Humphrey Kimani Njuguna

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• 4 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: , which I think is way back in the 1960s. The founding father of this nation introduced the Harambee spirit, which was supposed to be used purely on a voluntary basis and for very needy cases. Even then for one to engage in Harambee, one had to get permission from the Office of the President. The reason for one to conduct a Harambee was well vetted. It was not easy because one had to be accountable for the funds raised. That was the essence of a view
• 4 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: . However, over the years, the Harambee spirit has degenerated; the spirit of voluntary contribution has now been commercialised. The situation today is such that leadership is synonymous to how much you can contribute. It is on such basis that I have very strong sentiments against encouraging Harambee as we know it today. We must sober up because this original spirit, where Harambee is meant to be voluntary and is actually a calling, is no longer there. Today, you do not even have to get a permit from the chief or any other authority for you to conduct a Harambee. ... view
• 4 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: is being misused and there is no accountability at all with regard to funds? The repealed Constituencies Development Fund Act was to ensure that resources trickle down to the grassroots. The idea of devolution was to make sure that resources trickle down to the grassroots and replace Harambee which was then a conduit for corruption and other vices. I remember the retired President Mwai Kibaki never encouraged Harambee for 10 years and all of us can see what that regime did for this country in terms of infrastructure, economic growth and development. You can never replace development of any country ... view
• 4 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: for must be vetted and funds raised must be accounted for. Otherwise as at now, Harambee spirit in this country is grossly commercialised and misused. If we must have it, it has to be highly controlled and regulated. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. view
• 25 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I hereby, on behalf of the shareholders of Twin Ranching Company Limited, present this Petition. I, the undersigned, on behalf of shareholders of Twin Hill Ranching Company Limited, draw the attention of the House on the following:- THAT, in 1966, shareholders of Twin Hill Ranching Company Limited purchased 1,038 acres of land LR No.3567 located in Ithanga Location, Gatanga Constituency from a white settler, one Mrs. Kirstein Christensen; THAT, in 1977 the said parcel of land was allegedly grabbed by a group from the then Machakos District. Consequently, a case was filed in court and ... view
• 24 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I want to support the Petition by Hon. Sabina Chege concerning the Nanga Kihoto Land Buying Company in Naivasha. Most of the owners of the land buying company come from Gatanga which I represent. We have gone through other matters like the one of Kihiu Mwiri Land Buying Company. If not well managed, the sufferings will continue. In my constituency, more than 10 deaths have occurred because of issues related to land. This Petition is timely. Parliament should intervene and sort out the issues of Nanga Kihoto in Naivasha. Other issues are likely to come up if ... view
• 24 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Before I contribute to this Bill, I would like to remember our retired president who is undergoing medical treatment in South Africa. On behalf of the people of Gatanga and my fellow Kenyans, I wish him a quick recovery. view
• 24 Aug 2016 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
• 24 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: I support this Bill, first of all, as an academician. I have spent more than 20 years in the university. I am still a student and, hopefully, I will graduate with my second doctorate degree at the end of this year. Perhaps, I am addressing this House because I went to university. We are all beneficiaries of education and education is a major indicator of development in any nation. When I went to the University of Nairobi (UoN) for my first degree, the number of students who were admitted was 1,500. At that time, it was only the UoN that ... view
• 24 Aug 2016 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