Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu

All parliamentary appearances

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• 18 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: Right now we are talking about infrastructure projects going on like the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and a lot of money is coming from Exim Bank in China. The Exim Bank has conditionalities which in the long run affect Kenyans. Indeed, it is important that once we simplify the procedures, we will not have the need to go outside to borrow funds because it comes with a lot of conditionalities. view
• 18 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: On the Commissioner-General, the buck stops with him when it comes to collection of taxes. It is actually his responsibility. I am happy to learn that the Bill gives the Commissioner- General a lot powers; powers to appoint. If at all one of the officers he has delegated work cannot achieve the target, he has the power to fire and maybe get those who will help Kenyans to collect tax. Tax is very important and we must pay attention to it. view
• 18 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: If you go to other countries like Canada and the USA, you will find that their tax collection procedures are very simple. Once you are tax compliance, many people will collect this money. If you want to do business in this country, you will find that there is tax compliance. It is everywhere, whether you are a simple businessman or whoever you may be doing. Even when it comes to job opportunities, before you are paid you must produce a tax compliance certificate. So, for Kenyans to be tax compliant, it is high time KRA developed some simple procedures of ... view
• 18 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 18 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, defend me. You know Hon. Mbarire is my very good friend. view
• 18 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: Anyway, the issue of tax compliance is very critical. While I was away, maybe to mention--- Hon. Nyenze should give--- This is very important to our Speaker. I know, Hon. Speaker you have been concerned with the welfare of Members as the Chairman of the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC). I read something when I was in Cairo over the issues of Members of Parliament jumping from one Committee to another. But I doubt whether you said that. view
• 18 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: You might have been misinterpreted. When I read it, I could not believe it. I know Hon. Members are very busy but they cannot jump from one Committee to another for purposes of getting the small allowances. These Members are very busy and I am sure that the paper must have misquoted you. So, we need them to come and apologise because these Hon. Members are very busy. They cannot jump from one Committee to another. After reading it, one of the Members of Parliament in that country asked me: “Is it true your Speaker said that?” I told them ... view
• 18 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker and I support. view
• 12 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this very important Bill. We know very well that this is one of the Bills with a constitutional time-frame with the objective of protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions. A lot is going wrong in society because of the erosion of culture. Culture is the way people behave. It describes the dos and don’ts in a given society. Looking at our forefathers, they lived peacefully because of the respect they had for culture. Indeed, it is important that the State shall protect culture. view
• 12 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: Traditionally, there was a description of cultural values. For instance, in every community, there is a way you are supposed to behave. It gave a framework on issues of marriage and family. In this case, when you look at Article 45 of our Constitution, it clearly states:- The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view