Dr. James Nyikal

All parliamentary appearances

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• 23 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I rise to second the amendment that the Deputy Speakers be included in the list of the people that can travel within the Business Class. I think this is important because I have noticed that within Government structures, although we have the three structures, Members of Parliament are treated as a lower cadre of State officers. Look at the issue of security; we are given security, but who pays for our security when we go out with them on a trip? How do our security personnel get home? We have to pay for their transport from their homes ... view
• 17 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this Bill. I rise to support it. view
• 17 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. The most important aspect of this Bill is the duo protection. Most often, it has been assumed that when we have a Bill such as this one, then we are just protecting women. We must realise that the situation is changing in the country and we are getting to a stage where even men are going to need protection as somebody had indicated earlier. The definition of a spouse in this Bill protects both parties. This Bill is important in stabilizing marriages which is the most important institution for national development and setting the ... view
• 17 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, the fact that there is provision that you can get into negotiation before marriage as regards property, I think is a very big test of people’s sincerity when they are getting into marriage. It gives provision to know that this partner I am getting into marriage with; is it really because of the issue of property or we have a deeper relationship that can outlast many other ways? Without a law like this, there can be a lot of pretence. People get into marriages but they are targeting their spouse’s The electronic version of the Official ... view
• 17 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: property. It clearly provides for handling of polygamous marriages. Now, since the word “polygamy” is not defined, where do we put polyandry? We know that that exists and we have had cases of people talking about it. How are we going to do that? Maybe it does not exist now but these are things that can come in the future and we can look at it. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, all the same there are some sections that are not clear and I think those will be dealt with. Sections 6(c) and (d) are not clear on what they are ... view
• 10 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this Motion. Let me start by appreciating the work that has been done by the Chairman of the Finance, Planning and Trade Committee in the new way of writing the memorandum that makes it possible even for those who have not looked at the main Act to get the gist of the discussion and, therefore, participate. view
• 10 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: May I also agree with the Leader of Majority Party that often when it comes to what, to me, looks most important, we are very few although I was worried when he said that the House was empty. How could that be when we were sitting here? view
• 10 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Last weekend when I was in my constituency, some people told me that they have noted that when we are discussing important issues, there are very few Members in the House. So, we must be aware that other people are noticing that when it comes to emotional issues, the House is full but when it comes to issues that touch on people, they find that we are very few. view
• 10 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: The issue of tax is important and we know that Kenya is probably one of the highest taxed nations in the world. That is also important because we need services, good infrastructure, hospitals and schools. Therefore, we must pay tax. However, even the process of paying tax in the past has been very difficult. A situation has arisen where the taxpayer and the tax collector are virtually enemies. This is because of the processes that were involved, which were very inflexible. Many times small businesses have even had to close because when the Commissioner makes a decision, there is absolutely ... view
• 10 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: corruption in this country. It is something that we just talk about, but we have accepted it. It has permeated each and every nuke of our psyche. I think even when we talk about it; we do not mean that it should go. There will be quite some problem if you have Commissioners sitting and listening to your case when some of them have interest in that case. view