Dr. James Nyikal

All parliamentary appearances

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• 3 Dec 2019 in National Assembly: It is not clear to me and I want to get it. This is about exposure to radiation. That is why Clause 2(i) provides for the definition of “facility” under (a), (b), and (c). So, here we are talking about the facilities. I would like to get more explanation on how (c) needs to be excluded from Clause 2. The only place I can see (c) is on Page 946 of the Bill. view
• 3 Dec 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. May I also take this opportunity to appreciate the work this Committee is doing. I stand to support the adoption of the Report. I appreciate the Committee because in the last Parliament, I remember we never had many reports, but since the Committee has been on with the Chair, we have had very many reports from the Committee. view
• 3 Dec 2019 in National Assembly: I also want to appreciate and support them because at the beginning, when the reports started appearing, they were annulling virtually all the regulations that were brought. I see it is not so in this case of the Central Bank. They have only had two sections of the Regulations annulled, meaning that others have applied the legal and constitutional requirement. view
• 3 Dec 2019 in National Assembly: It is also important to remember that the banks had been issuing many instructions. We now wonder whether all those instructions we had in the banks, when depositing or withdrawing money, and whether one should be charged or not are in line with the law. It is important to find out – and the Committee can help in this – whether there are circulars and instructions out there in the banks that people are still adhering to that are ultra vires to these regulations that have been annulled. view
• 3 Dec 2019 in National Assembly: One also wonders how bodies like the CBK and Government ministries bring such regulations when they have legal officers who can get support, if they require it, from the Attorney-General’s office. How come they bring regulations that are not in order? There should be a process of sanctioning any institution that brings regulations that are not in line with the Constitution and the law. What else is happening in those ministries or institutions that are not in line with the law if already what they bring to us is not in line with the law? That is an important point ... view
• 3 Dec 2019 in National Assembly: Lastly, when the Chair comes and introduces a de facto Vice-Chair, as much as it maybe in jest, it is a serious statement on the workings of the de jure Vice-Chair. It should not remain view
• 3 Dec 2019 in National Assembly: . Serious action should be taken to make sure that either the de jure Vice-Chair works or is replaced. That is a serious statement coming before the House. Overall, I support and appreciate this Committee. view
• 26 Nov 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this Bill. This Bill is long overdue. Sometime back when we were discussing Finance Bill and taxes, it became a big issue as people were considering the funds that arise from this and how it is utilised. On the other hand, the damage that it causes to the people who are involved in gambling. view
• 26 Nov 2019 in National Assembly: The object of this Bill is regulation and control of betting, gaming and casinos. It replaces the Gaming and Lottery Act of 1966. Gaming, betting and gambling are addictive. There is no question about that. They are as addictive as other drugs. The impact on the lives of the people that are affected is equally bad. Many people think this is only confined to young people and children. That is not true. Even adults who get involved in gambling and get addicted have the same problems that they face. In fact, it is even worse because the social consequences of ... view
• 26 Nov 2019 in National Assembly: It establishes structures that we need. There is no way you will do regulations and control, if there are no structures that enforce people and create responsibilities that ensure that the law is complied with. The Gaming Authority and the Board are in place and that is key. If you are going to have this, it will have regulation and control. There has to be people who take responsibility. I must congratulate the Committee for the work they did on this. The only issue I can say is that the Board to a large extent comprises Government officers. It is ... view