Isaac Waihenya Ndirangu

All parliamentary appearances

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• 10 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Yes, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I appreciate the concerns raised by Members regarding the situation in the country, particularly in the 10 counties affected by drought, which is quite grave. However, it may take some time to collect all this information from the various Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAS) and Government Departments. We can do our best and perhaps try to bring it in a week’s time, if it pleases the Hon. Members. view
• 10 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I beg to move: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning in its Report on its consideration of nominees for appointment as members of the Privatisation Commission, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 9th November 2021, and pursuant to the provisions of Section 5(1)(d) of the Privatisation Act, 2005 and Sections 3 and 8 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, 2011, this House approves the appointment of the following persons to the Privatisation Commission: (i) Dr. Edward N. Kobuthi, PhD - Member; The ... view
• 10 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: (ii) Ms. Irene Njeri Wanyoike - Member; (iii) Ms. Celine Anyango Orata - Member; (iv) Mr. Salah Adan Abdi - Member; (v) Mr. CPA David J.O. Nyakang’o - Member; (vi) Amb. Wellington Pakia Godo - Member. The Privatisation Commission has not been operational for the last several years because it has not been properly constituted. There has only been a chairman and one member. So, this recruitment will fill the six spaces remaining. That is why these new nominees are being recruited. Section 5 of the Privatisation Act (No. 2) of 2005 provides as follows: That the commission shall comprise ... view
• 10 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: With the declaration of the six vacancies, the Board of the Privatisation Authority, following the expiry of the term of directors, was unable to discharge its mandate effectively as it has been currently constituted, with only the Chairman, Hon. (Dr.) Paul Otuoma and one member, Mr. John Joseph Tito. That necessitated the filling up of the spaces for the six other directors. In light of this, the CS for the National Treasury nominated Dr. Kobuthi, Irene Njeri Wanyoike, Celine Anyango Orata, Salah Adan Abdi, CPA David Nyakang’o and Amb. Wellington Pakia Godo for appointment as members of the Privatisation Commission ... view
• 10 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: In the interest of time, I will only say that the nominees have been vetted by the National Assembly. Invitations for memoranda were placed in the newspapers to afford Kenyans public participation. No adverse memoranda were sent. Therefore, the nominees have been found to be qualified, according to the requirements of the Act and pursuant to the provisions of our Standing Orders. In compliance with Section 6(9) of the 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
• 10 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, the nominees have been found to be in conformity, both in qualification and prudence. This House, therefore, requests and urges Members to vote, recommend and support our Committee in the nomination of Dr. Edward Kobuthi, Ms. Irene Njeri Wanyoike, Ms. Celine Orata, Mr. Salah Adan Abdi, CPA David Nyakang’o and, Amb. Wellington Pakia Godo as members of the Privatisation Commission. Having considered the suitability and capacity; the integrity of the nominees; and, pursuant to Section 8(2) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act (No. 33) of 2011, the Committee recommends that the National Assembly approves ... view
• 10 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: In supporting, I wish to invite Hon. Gichuhi to second. view
• 10 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I thank Members for supporting this Motion and for applauding the observation by the Committee that many regions have been considered in the nominations. Gender has also been considered. I also want to assure them that this Committee has recommended that the Act be amended to increase the term of directors to six years and to make the board full-time. With those few remarks, Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to reply. view
• 10 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning in its Report on its consideration of nominees for appointment as members of the Competition Authority of Kenya, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 9th November 2021, and pursuant to the provisions of section 10(2) of the Competition Act, 2010 and sections 3 and 8 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, 2011, this House approves the appointment of the following persons as members of the Competition Authority of Kenya: ... view
• 10 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: In compliance with Section 6(9) of the Public Appointment (Parliamentary Approvals) Act, 2011, the Clerk of the National Assembly placed an advert on the print media on Saturday 9th October 2021 and invited Members of the public to submit memoranda by written statements under oath on the suitability of the nominees in conformity with Section 6(9) of the Public Appointment’s Parliamentary Approval Act, 2011. By close of submission deadline, the Committee had not received any memorandum contesting the suitability of the nominees. So, four posts of the Director of the Board of Competition Authority of Kenya fell vacant and after ... view