Dr. James Nyikal

All parliamentary appearances

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• 18 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: There is the provision of the committees in the Bill which I support. If you have those committees, then you can have the leadership of the proponents and opponents. This will identify their agents, chief agents, local agents, national committees and constituencies committees. This will make an organized procedure where people can take sides. If there are some referenda that can be funded by the State, both sides should be funded. view
• 18 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: I also support this Bill because of the issue of petition. It gives clear grounds for petitions. It clearly states the procedure of petitioning, who petitions and the composition of the bench that will look at the petition. That is extremely important. Clause 15 of the Bill gives the general powers to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), so that the referendum can be managed on handling and storing of the documents, appointment of officers, administration procedures and sanctions that we need. These are important. view
• 18 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: There is the other issue of framing the questions. I agree with the Joint Committee’s Report that the promoters of the referendum questions are the ones who should formulate them. People cannot sit down, discuss what they want or the promoters or a promoter goes through the process of collecting all those signatures and then when he or she brings the question, Parliament or IEBC tells him or her that they will look at it. The Joint Report has recommended that the promoters of the referendum should do that. When we have a referendum, it is important to have one ... view
• 18 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: Finally, I find it very appropriate that the Bill has looked carefully at the consequential amendments, particularly in relation to the Elections Act. When we are through with this Bill, it will be a very well-done law. However, it is important to note that, at the Committee of the whole House, we will have a lot of work to look at the details that are required to make it what we would like it to be. view
• 18 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 18 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to talk about this Bill. Let me start by appreciating the Member who has proposed it because it is about a very important crop. view
• 18 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: This plant is also known as Achiote in the Nahuatl language of the Nahual people in Mexico where it originated. Also, Bixa from the name Bixa Orellana . This is the name of a Spanish explorer who explored Mexico and brought this crop to the notice of the botanical world. 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
• 18 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: This is an important crop. It was introduced in this country in the 1970s particularly in Lamu and Kwale where it has been grown, although its use is now going down. People are now resulting to use it as a buffer plant because it is famed to ward off animals. This is not how we should use such an important plant. view
• 18 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: It is not only grown in Kenya, but in other countries like Mexico, Peru, Indonesia, India and mainly in the tropical areas. This shrub is a hardy crop. It is disease and pest free and drought-resistant. Everybody has said this, meaning farmers will grow it at a lower cost even in dry areas. They will not need a lot of fertilisers or pesticides. Therefore, we should promote this crop. view
• 18 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to talk about this Bill. Let me start by appreciating the Member who has proposed it because it is about a very important crop. view