Dr. James Nyikal

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1481 to 1490 of 3161.

• 17 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I was hoping that you would make the decision on the basis of Standing Order No. 89 (5). My mind, which has refused to comprehend this Motion that we have now amended, would have been at peace that the Speaker has used Standing Order No.89 (5). I will leave it at that. view
• 17 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: I will take your guidance, Hon. Speaker, but I think you have heard my sentiments. view
• 17 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: I take your guidance but you have heard my sentiment. view
• 17 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute. I stand to support the Public Private Partnerships (Amendment) Bill. I do so because this Bill recognises that devolution is a continuous process. There are many laws that we need to look at, so that the devolution process can continue. Various counties can work in harmony with the national Government. It recognises the distinctness of the counties while at the same time appreciating that it has to be interdependent with the national Government, whose The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. ... view
• 17 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: role is to give policy and guidelines. That is exactly what this Bill is doing in the particular area of public private partnerships. view
• 17 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: This Bill provides guidelines and gives power to the counties. For example, Clause 2 of the Bill states that when you define a contracting authority, you have to define it not only at the national level, but also at the county level. It goes on to say that we will have an Authority and the areas that the counties can have partnerships with the private sector. It looks at all the areas that will be important for the counties’ financing, construction, operation, equipping and services like health facilities and schools. To that extent, this Bill is harmonising what should happen ... view
• 17 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: Clause 4 of the Bill gives exemptions. In Clause 4(3A), the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act will give the exemptions. That releases the counties so that they can get into these partnerships. They can procure with the private partners. That is extremely important. Clause 7 of the Bill has units where projects can be listed. There is a unit that supports county governments. As a Member said, when such units and projects are listed, when the national Government is undertaking the search for support in other countries and partners, they realise that the counties have needs which are known ... view
• 17 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: If a county government wants to get into an international arrangement, the bureaucratic process is long. That delays what county governments can do. This is a good way forward. We have to look at other areas, but not just in public private partnerships. We have to look at other laws and recognise that as much as the national Government gives guidelines, counties must be recognised and given the leeway to link with the national Government but be free to make their decisions. Some Members fear that when you give this freedom, you give free hand to corruption. Structures do not ... view
• 17 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: As I conclude, let me take this opportunity to pass my condolences and those of my constituents to the family of our hero, Hon. Kenneth Matiba. The country needs people like Kenneth Matiba who will give everything including their own lives for what they believe is correct for the public and the people of Kenya. There are not many of us like him. Losing him is a great loss to the country. But we ask God to keep his soul in eternal peace. view
• 17 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: With that, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I support. view