Gladys Wanga

All parliamentary appearances

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• 7 Dec 2017 in National Assembly: your Member speaking on the Floor of this House but that does not mean that the Member is not making their rightful contribution as a Member of Parliament. You find that a lot of those Members spend a lot of time working within committees to ensure that we have quality laws brought on the Floor. As to the number of times Members sit, I think that should not be regulated by anybody. With regard to the number of committees in which Members sit, this House is a responsible one and it has a responsible leader. We also know the time ... view
• 7 Dec 2017 in National Assembly: With those many remarks and knowing that this is the Third Reading and not debate, I support. view
• 29 Nov 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This is the first time I am speaking in this Parliament, and my card is not working. That is why I raised my hands. I thank you for noticing me. Let me join my colleague, Hon. Wandayi, in stating that bringing our leadership on board has been long overdue. We believe that the four individuals who have been given these positions are capable of driving our coalition forward. On the matter of gender that has been raised, I would like to note that these are not the only positions within the coalition. The NASA coalition has ... view
• 25 May 2017 in National Assembly: No. view
• 25 May 2017 in National Assembly: No. view
• 25 May 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I oppose the attempt to delete these taxes for the reason that gambling is bringing down our young people. This is not the first time that taxation measures are being used in order to deter a bad habit. We do it with alcohol and cigarettes all the time. I sit in the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare where we met all the gambling companies. We made a comparative analysis of taxes in other countries when we were looking at the ―Jakoyo Bill‖ and ours is the lowest. Why should we retain it ... view
• 25 May 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I oppose the attempt to delete these taxes for the reason that gambling is bringing down our young people. This is not the first time that taxation measures are being used in order to deter a bad habit. We do it with alcohol and cigarettes all the time. I sit in the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare where we met all the gambling companies. We made a comparative analysis of taxes in other countries when we were looking at the “Jakoyo Bill” and ours is the lowest. Why should we retain it ... view
• 24 May 2017 in National Assembly: Summarise! view
• 24 May 2017 in National Assembly: Summarise! view
• 18 May 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I am unable to support this Report in its current state given the seriousness and the fundamental nature of the recommendations that has been made, more so recommendations number 4 to 7. I have proposed an amendment. If it is approved, I will move it to ensure that the Report is revised into a form that can be supported. The EALA is very important to this country. Perhaps Kenyans do not understand just how important the EALA is. It is strengthening, widening and deepening East African relations. It should be understood that EALA ... view