James Opiyo Wandayi

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1051 to 1060 of 1604.

• 27 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I want to be very brief because I know time is not on our side. This Amendment Bill proposes to involve the National Assembly in the removal of governors from office, which removal is, of course, clearly outlined under the relevant sections of the Constitution. Article 6(2) provides specifically that the national Government and county governments are supposed to be distinct; the operating word here is “distinct,” even if they are supposed to be interdependent. Again, if you look at the composition of the county government under Article 176(1), it has the county executive and the county ... view
• 27 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, in a nutshell, again the objects of devolution under Article 174--- Article 174(c) provides that: “The objects of devolution of government are to give powers of self-governance to the people and enhance participation of the people in the exercise of the powers of the State and in making decisions affecting them.” view
• 27 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: Article 174(d) states:- “The objects of devolution of government are to recognise the right of communities to manage their own affairs and to further their development.” view
• 27 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: Finally, Article 174(i) states that the objects of the devolution of government are to enhance checks and balances and the separation of powers.” view
• 27 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, the Constitution gives the Senate--- view
• 27 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I get your point and I do not really want to argue against your ruling, but then the reason why I am raising these issues at this point is to enable you to make a substantive ruling on this matter before we go to the Second Reading. I was just about to conclude my point of order, if you indulge me. view
• 27 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: What I am saying, therefore, is that the Constitution under Article 96 gives the Senate the mandate to protect the interests of the counties and the county governments. The Constitution does not give National Assembly any mandate whatsoever over the county governments; therefore, this Bill, as currently formulated, is against the Constitution and runs the risk of putting this House at logger heads with the county governments and the people. Therefore, I would urge that you make a ruling as to whether it is in order that we continue to prosecute this Bill in its current form. This is because, ... view
• 20 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, this Statement request is directed to the Chairman of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee. It concerns the delay in settlement of compensation awarded to victims of torture and political persecution. Specifically, I want to know when the Government intends to settle those claims once and for all. view
• 20 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. view
• 20 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I wish he could do so in at most two weeks. Those people are languishing in poverty. Some of them are almost dying, while those who tortured them are wading in opulence. We need some quicker response to this matter. view