Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu

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• 14 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: The Chair explained very well that the Ksh18 billion that was to be used for price stabilisation cannot be accounted for. We need to understand where this money went to. The Cabinet Secretary or the person who was responsible should take responsibility. This money has been wasted. We cannot claim that it was used for improvement of infrastructure and yet there is already a provision for that. I would wish to know from the Committee the proposal they have made in terms of recovery of the Ksh18 billion. That is very critical in their highlights. We need to know the ... view
• 13 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I rise to support the provision for the duration of the term of the Board member as three years. That is also consistent with the provisions for State corporations because this will be a State corporation. The Mwongozo Guidelines provide for three years. It is good for the purposes of consistency. view
• 13 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This is a straight forward Motion. I am here to support it. More importantly, when it comes to placing Members in committees, it adds a lot of value, as Hon. Wangwe said, if the job qualification or description matches your qualification. For instance, if somebody is going to the energy sector and he has more information as far as matters energy are concerned, he will add a lot of value in the committee. view
• 13 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: It is important to note that as they place Members in committees, there must be the aspect of equity in the sense of political parties. We raised this matter last time, that whereas there are Members who are Members of one committee, we have others with five committees. They know themselves. Others are in four committees. I find this greedy, because as we go towards elections, where will they get time to add value in the committees? Let them ask themselves that. However greedy they are, if they are in four committees, how will they add any value to them? ... view
• 13 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: We are all equal here in Parliament. I have seen first timers who have come out very well in terms of legislative proposals. They have done very well. We have had people who have been here even for four terms, but you would not know if they are doing their fourth term or their first term. Respect should be across the board irrespective of the number of terms a Member has served. The value in contribution should be demonstrated from legislation. view
• 13 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I thank you and support the Motion. 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
• 13 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. We have seen in this country, particularly when we are approaching elections, many people abuse this privilege. They import sugar for purposes of making money to fund elections. We need some measures to be put in place. I remember we discussed it. When we say they must show evidence that the sugar they intend to import is not available in the local market, then we have a challenge. We discussed the role of the Board which, at times, has been conflicting or competing, for instance, with Treasury or the relevant CS. So, as we ... view
• 12 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon Speaker. I rise to support both Petitions, particularly the first one on autoimmune diseases. Health management in this country has become expensive in as far as diagnosis, consultation and the cost of drugs are concerned. I know we have just passed the NHIF (Amendment) Bill and I remember well that there was a provision for payment of extra premium for higher coverage. I hope the Departmental Committee on Health will look at this and harmonise how it can be managed in future. I know that currently we are dealing with the health laws which have a lot ... view
• 12 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I have been in this House enough times to know that this is a House of procedure and traditions. On the issue of whether the Speaker can change the decision of the House, the answer is no. You have no vote. In case you change it, that is tantamount to gross misconduct and can be grounds for impeachment. The only person who can change the decision of the House is the President under Article 115 of the Constitution on Presidential Assent and Referral, and he must give justification. Article 119 of the Constitution is clear that ... view
• 12 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for this opportunity. It is very embarrassing to see part of this country where people are losing lives and their livestock, and the Government is silent. Recently, His Excellency, the President, declared drought as a national disaster; but it does not just stop there. You must go to an extra gear of resource mobilisation and international appeals. During the days of the late President Moi, when such a matter happened, we used to see corporate companies and individuals coming in to give donations. This requires the President to go an extra mile in terms ... view