Dr. James Nyikal

All parliamentary appearances

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• 9 Dec 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker for giving me the opportunity to discuss this request, which is based on very sound principles but not backed by facts and figures; very unfortunately so. The principle that we need to borrow to enhance and finance growth is the spirit of our Vision 2030, which is extremely sound. Equally, funding infrastructure to enhance growth as a major strategy of growth is a very sound principle. The programmes that are indicated; the Standard Gauge Railway, the 5000 plus watts power project, the irrigation project and all these, if done properly, despite the problems that we are ... view
• 9 Dec 2014 in National Assembly: barely above the Kshs1.2 trillion ceiling. Why then are we going to a ceiling of Kshs 2.5 trillion, double what we require? The Report itself indicates that normally we do this by about 50 per cent. This one we are going by 100 per cent. The Sessional Paper indicates that this is merely for planning. Honestly, anybody who has done any planning will realise that you cannot plan by more than double of what you need, and you have calculated. So, why are we going for Kshs2.5 trillion? Anybody who has cared to read this Report, the Report’s observations actually ... view
• 4 Dec 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. I rise to raise some points. I have realized that in this House and, perhaps, in politics as a whole, people tend to avoid principles and go for either individuals or instances. I just want to raise one issue, democracy is based on party politics. It assumes that parties will be independent. Let us take the situation where we are that party that brings their Members or appoints its members--- view
• 4 Dec 2014 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
• 4 Dec 2014 in National Assembly: Wait, wait! view
• 4 Dec 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, take a situation where you leave out the names or where a party which is in minority appoints a person to any place and you have a party which is opposed to that party in majority in the House. When you bring the matter to the House, that party can definitely overrule what the other party has done. It, therefore, becomes that in a situation where a party is in minority, then the party in majority will always be picking people for them. I think that is the principle that we should consider in this discussion. ... view
• 20 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. Although I think I can read and follow this, the problem is that, as a new hon. Member, you actually get into problems following some Bills. If you really like to contribute after reading and understanding, you get into problems. But the point I want to raise is about the Committee report. I know and I have got it from you now that it is required that the Bill should actually come with the Committee report. But the Standing Order also provides that if that report is not available within the stipulated time, the Bill can ... view
• 19 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker for giving me the opportunity to condole with the family of the late hon. Gerald Otieno Kajwang’. The people of Mbita, Homa Bay and Kenya at large are sad. I first met Kajwang’ when his first child was born and I was the pediatrician; I immediately recognised him as a unique person. Not long after that, he was our guide. view
• 19 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: He was our guide during the clamour for registration of the University Academic Staff Union (UASU). Gibson Kamau Kuria and hon. Kajwang’ gave us the strength and guidance in the mind frame that the judicial system in Kenya was at the time. Eventually, UASU was registered. I think all university lecturers and the students of the university feel the importance of UASU. That was the work of hon. Otieno Kajwang’. He has made massive contribution in the politics of this country, both in Government and in Opposition; both in Parliament and outside. His legendary humour symbolised in the song Mapambano ... view
• 19 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I want to support both amendments that have been proposed. One, “summarily” removes any other process and it does not really add any value. So, I support. For the next amendment, other councils do not normally have badges. People have certificates and that is adequate; so, I support both. view