George Theuri

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• 4 Dec 2024 in National Assembly: I do not want to back that issue. My point is that if we keep increasing the cost of betting in our country, we are going to force these people who bet to go to the underground market, the black market. Some of these companies, like the Betika and SportPesa, already offer a lot of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Every time you squeeze them, they reduce the funding that they give to CSR. People will also start betting offshore, and we are going to lose money in the long run. I am, therefore, dropping my amendment. view
• 4 Dec 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. While I see the intention of Hon. Wakili Muriu on this proposal, I foresee a very serious danger in it. It means that in the event of delays, whether it is by a public entity or private companies, it means that you automatically transfer this tax burden to the procuring entity. Eventually, you will just build up a whole issue of tax claims. You know that the issue of payments can at times be delayed because either the goods supplied are not of standard, or maybe there is a dispute that arises. Unfortunately, I find ... view
• 4 Dec 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I had an amendment at some point, which I wanted the Chairman to note. It was on the issue of increasing Excise Duty on betting. The Chairman proposed to increase it from 12.5 per cent to 15 per cent, and I proposed to increase it to 12.8 per cent. My concern is that the effect of increasing Excise Duty from 12.5 per cent to 15 per cent is that we will collect less taxes, just as we saw with the Capital Gains Tax (CGT), which we increased from 5 per cent to 15 per cent. ... view
• 3 Dec 2024 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, thank you for your indulgence. I want to give information to Hon. Chairlady and Hon. Protus on this issue. Presidential Secondary School Bursary is quite thorny. It is never clear when these funds are released. I do not know whether the Hon. Chairlady is aware that about Ksh600,000 per constituency has been released. It is incumbent upon every Member, through their children’s officer, to go and check this money. Otherwise, it is spent without Hon. Members being aware. I suggest that the Hon. Chairlady invites Members or our constituency managers through her Committee so that they can become ... view
• 3 Dec 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The issue of PPAs and the cost of electricity is such a huge concern for us, especially in urban constituencies because we are the largest consumers. Despite achieving 100 per cent electricity connectivity in our urban areas, several slums in my constituency, such as Cotton City, still lack proper electricity connections. One of the reasons for this is the prevalence of illegal connections and the high cost of electricity. It is particularly unfair that while Buru Buru has power, the slum located just behind it remains in darkness. This disparity highlights the unjust nature of our ... view
• 3 Dec 2024 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
• 3 Dec 2024 in National Assembly: employs about 700 workers, was unable to absorb any new workers this year because of the rising cost of electricity. They have now been forced to consider cutting down on staff. The small enterprises such as the light industries in Umoja and Kariobangi South have closed down because the electricity costs have kept rising. With this Motion, we have an opportunity to bring down those electricity costs. I specifically spoke with the directors of Supa Loaf Bakery and they told me that if they could reduce electricity costs by half, they could employ about 300 people, 100 of them on ... view
• 3 Dec 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I assure you I will not take much time. Firstly, I wish a happy International Day to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). I also congratulate the Mover. I was with Senator Asige today. She insisted that I must contribute to one of her Bills. I felt this one was the most appropriate. I congratulate her in absentia, together with the Mover, for the work they have done. Disability in this country is something that has been pushed to the back. We do not talk about it as often as we should. Most of the elected Members ... view
• 2 Dec 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to support the Bill. I have had the advantage of looking at the ruling, which I believe has set a very dangerous precedent. If I am not wrong, that ruling set us on a path where if matters are not debated in Parliament on time, then those reports become irrelevant, regardless of what they contain. It exposed us to loss of public money. It is, therefore, important to pass this Bill. I believe that the Members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and Public Investments Committee (PIC) are here and listening. I can ... view
• 2 Dec 2024 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