Francis Kigo Njenga

All parliamentary appearances

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• 7 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. For a long time in this country, election outcomes have been determined by the amount of money somebody seeking a seat had. All of us have spent a lot of our money even though we knew very well that our parties should be supporting us to contest. In the past, this has not been forthcoming. The passage of this Bill will enable us to have systems in place that will provide for order in The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from ... view
• 7 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: terms of how much money we spend and, therefore, give our people a chance to make decisions not based on a candidate’s financial ability, but based on the quality of the leadership that we are looking for. view
• 7 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Once this Bill becomes law, it will give us the infrastructure on which expenditure on campaigns will be managed. Even candidates will participate in the management of the said expenditure. The Budget Committee, on which I sit, is of the view that political parties be financed by the Government. Unless and until we have the authority and the means to spend the said money, we will not be able to spend the said money. We will have to continue with the old order, which is not only inconsistent with the current Constitution, but is also unethical. It is an order ... view
• 7 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: In view of the new constitutional order, we shall expect professionals, academicians and business people to feel that even if they do not have money, they can still compete for elective positions. We should also remember the history of our country. We have people who got money through dubious means. That money has been used to bring leaders to Parliament – leaders who made laws that even made us to fight one another in this country. Hon. Speaker, when I look at this kind of spending I believe it also requires accountability. I know that accountability is well covered; and ... view
• 7 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: believe and trust that if this Bill becomes law the next election will be manageable. It will be easier to conduct elections, and most of us will be in a position to come back. This Parliament does not have much money now that there is taxation sanctioned by the Constitution and the reduction of salaries that was proposed by Serem and her Commission. We do not have a lot of money to spend. This is a very good law that will favour us and will not discriminate against those who are out there working hard to oust us. I ask ... view
• 6 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker, Sir. Mine is to confirm to the nation and this House that there are many ways of resettling the IDPs. I was much involved in the process; we identified them and we sorted out disputes in good time and they were given their Kshs400,000. They moved out mostly to the constituency of the Vice-Chair, who has answered the question; they bought land, settled there and are happy. Apart from buying land for people, there are other factors of production like capital which can make Kenyans live better. We have had communities which do not have living ... view
• 6 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: These are people who have been out of their homes for the last six to seven years. The value of money, because of inflation and other economic interventions, has gone down. I urge the Government to hasten, though I understand the budgetary constraints that we are going through, the process of facilitating those integrated IDPs with the cash that they need. The Government should also give them some training to start businesses or other activities because we understand that they are now being given a lot of money that will improve their economic well-being. Otherwise, mine was a successful story ... view
• 6 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 30 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, you all know what is transpiring at the Lands Committee and the other Committee chaired by Cheptumo. We have an issue that cropped up which is urgent and which should be forthcoming. I know very well that matter is under consideration. Other matters came up, which are of national interest and involve the Cabinet Secretary, the National Lands Commission and some appointments. That should be given consideration and we will issue the Statement within next week. view
• 30 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, you all know what is transpiring at the Lands Committee and the other Committee chaired by Cheptumo. We have an issue that cropped up which is urgent and which should be forthcoming. I know very well that matter is under consideration. Other matters came up, which are of national interest and involve the Cabinet Secretary, the National Lands Commission and some appointments. That should be given consideration and we will issue the Statement within next week. view