James Opiyo Wandayi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 20 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: taken to court on account of corruption-related charges. We cannot afford to apply the law selectively. On that basis alone, I want to oppose the Motion as amended. Hon. Mututho should wait for the court to acquit him before he can be given this job. Thank you, hon. Speaker. view
• 19 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: On a point of order, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. view
• 19 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I have a problem, even as you attempt to put the Question. The Deputy Speaker gave us guidelines on how this debate is supposed to be executed. One of the guidelines was that no one was going to bring an amendment on the Floor of this House during debate. Therefore, it was on account of the amendment that was proposed by the Committee that some of us did not bring similar amendments. So, if you allow him to withdraw the amendments at this stage, we will not have room to introduce similar amendments on the Floor. ... view
• 19 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, the only question I have is whether at this point, I can introduce an amendment to this Regulation. In my view, as correctly put by hon. Nyikal, I would rather we assign this role to a particular authority. We could agree that the County Women Representatives do this, which I support, but with a rider to it. I am of the view that the Women Constituency Representatives do appoint, in consultation with the Constituency Member of Parliament. Disability is a very sensitive issue. Therefore, I would like us to further amend this amendment in the manner ... view
• 14 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you hon. Speaker Sir, I am very grateful that the Report has finally come to the House. Unfortunately I have not had time to look at it. Is it possible that the Vice-Chair of the Committee takes us through the Report, so that we can respond appropriately? view
• 14 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Is it possible that I take time to look at it, then allow me on Tuesday,to raise any issues if at all--- view
• 14 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker Sir, you can use Standing Order No 1 to allow me do that. view
• 14 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: I have heard what he has said; he is giving a commitment on behalf of the Ministry that they will look at the section and, perhaps, consider putting up the speed bumps and the rumble strips. My only request would be that he follows through, and ensures he comes back and gives me a firm indication as to when exactly this thing is going to happen, so that I can communicate to my people effectively. view
• 13 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I also want to concur with the other speakers that the answer provided by the Leader of Majority Party is puzzling, to say the least. Hon. A.B. Duale has stated that despite the lack of information concerning these plots, as he called them, the Police Department is carrying out investigations on allegations. Who is the complainant here? Why is the police carrying out investigations? He also stated that the Government is not aware of any NGOs which are funding any persons to cause trouble in the country. Only two months ago, if I am not wrong, the ... view
• 13 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, actually, I rose on a point of order, yesterday. I was not really contributing to the debate on the Bill. I was time barred. Therefore, I will continue to prosecute my point. Going by the guidance that was given by the Speaker some time back, that you could raise an issue at any time in the course of the Second Reading, I just want to briefly say the following: It is important that we take time to address this matter conclusively. The constitutionality of the National Police Service Commission Bill is so important that we should dispense ... view