Gladys Wanga

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1131 to 1140 of 1718.

• 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
• 18 May 2017 in National Assembly: should forward more names in addition to the names that are on the list yet the law is very clear. Where did this recommendation come from? From where did they get the idea that the names to be submitted must be more than the number of slots that a party is entitled to? Regulation 6(i) has been quoted here several times. I just want to quote it again for the record. It requires a party to nominate any number of candidates, but not to exceed three times the number of slots it is entitled to. The Committee’s recommendation has created ... view
• 18 May 2017 in National Assembly: should forward more names in addition to the names that are on the list yet the law is very clear. Where did this recommendation come from? From where did they get the idea that the names to be submitted must be more than the number of slots that a party is entitled to? Regulation 6(i) has been quoted here several times. I just want to quote it again for the record. It requires a party to nominate any number of candidates, but not to exceed three times the number of slots it is entitled to. The Committee’s recommendation has created ... view
• 18 May 2017 in National Assembly: The other group that must be looked at is the youth. We must have youthful persons in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) for us to be said that we are considering every group possible. That is where Kennedy Musyoka comes in. He brings in the youthful element. People made propaganda and Hon. Ng’eno said it. Why are we so firm in trying to remove specks from other people’s eyes when we have logs in our own? Whenever we have an opportunity, many times we bring in people who are close to us if they are qualified to hold those ... view
• 18 May 2017 in National Assembly: The other group that must be looked at is the youth. We must have youthful persons in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) for us to be said that we are considering every group possible. That is where Kennedy Musyoka comes in. He brings in the youthful element. People made propaganda and Hon. Ng’eno said it. Why are we so firm in trying to remove specks from other people’s eyes when we have logs in our own? Whenever we have an opportunity, many times we bring in people who are close to us if they are qualified to hold those ... view
• 9 May 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This matter of the Division of Revenue Bill has been a very problematic matter from the beginning of this Parliament. At the very beginning, we set out to set the record straight about vertical and horizontal division. Happenings in court have returned us to where we are today. But as we move to the next Parliament, because of the importance of this Bill, it will be incumbent upon us to ensure that we find a solution so that we do not reach the point we are currently; where our counties may grind to a halt. So, ... view
• 9 May 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I had also made a request to the Table Office to have a Motion for Adjournment to discuss the matter of the cost of living because it is very pressing. view
• 9 May 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, then there must have been a pothole on the route to your office. I took it to the Table Office and made the request to have the Motion for Adjournment. If you could indulge me, that will be a very important matter. view
• 9 May 2017 in National Assembly: It is sinking in the pothole on the way to your office, Hon. Speaker. The matter of cost of living is very pressing. view
• 9 May 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker for this opportunity. I would like to support this Finance Bill. Even as we debate this Finance Bill, Kenyans are looking at us to relieve them from the very frustrating high cost of living. It has been hyped that Parliament would resume so that we reduce the cost of unga. One of the ways through which we can achieve 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