Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu

All parliamentary appearances

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• 5 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: It is important that whatever we are doing, we should have a co-ordination and a harmonized structure in terms of implementing the development of these projects at the county level. view
• 5 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: [ The Temporary Deputy Speaker (Hon. Cheboi) took the Chair ] view
• 5 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: When we talk of this Board, if the Senator is chairing, it does not mean that he is taking over powers from the governor. We need to understand our ladies, the Women Representatives who are here; they do not have any kitty. I do not see any problem with them being the vice-chairs. As a matter of fact, it has come at the right time. I do not know whether you have realized that the Women Representatives have changed; now they are sitting on the other side. We must be able to know why they are doing that. view
• 5 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: The issue is that they are looking for a social development fund. The way the governors have been doing their work, leaves a lot to be desired. When you look at the absorption rate, in the report that has just been given by the Controller of budget, it has been very low. This is because they are not involving other elected leaders. Where I come from, we have tried as elected leaders to have a forum and share with the governor, but this has been in vain. This is not only happening where I come from, but in so many ... view
• 5 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: This Bill is going to provide a framework of meeting these governors, so that we can discuss issues together and know which projects are to be given priority, which we must put in place. As I come to the roads--- view
• 5 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: The issue of harmonization is very critical and a harmonized way of doing these projects will avoid duplication, as I said earlier. This Board is going to bring a forum for us to work together as a team. As I have said several times, teamwork is critical. Together Everyone Achieves More; that is the full meaning of the acronym TEAM. It is important that every county must have a strategic plan. It provides direction and a framework of how the projects are going to be implemented. view
• 5 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Earlier on we had other Members who talked about the issue of constitutionality. I want to draw your attention to Article 110(3) of the Constitution, which says: - “Before either House considers a Bill, the Speakers of the National Assembly and the Senate shall jointly resolve any question.” view
• 5 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: I am sure as we debate this Bill, the two Speakers; the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Senate met and resolved this. So, the issue of unconstitutionality in 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
• 5 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: this case does not arise. We have heard other speakers say that we are killing devolution. We want to remove this perception of saying that. Can you cite which part of the law states that if this Board comes into place, we are killing devolution? In any case, we are strengthening devolution. The issue here is about accountability; once we have it the resources are going to devolve further, to the common mwananchi at the grassroots. view
• 5 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: The other issue that I want to talk about is that there is serious fighting between the governors and Senators. The hon. Members of Parliament of the National Assembly are intelligent enough. There is no way you can come and claim that the Senate is hoodwinking us, for them to win the war they are having with the governors. As we move on, we are going to have amendments. It does not necessarily mean that these Senators are going to be the chairs. When you look at Article 96 of the Constitution, the Senate provides oversight at the county level. ... view