James Opiyo Wandayi

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• 7 Mar 2023 in National Assembly: which it is couched will give it the adequate attention that it requires. In my view, this is a matter that requires the establishment of a commission of inquiry. Even as we address future cases of enforced disappearances, we must go to the root of this matter by investigating past incidences and past cases of enforced disappearances. I see the petitioner is referring to police and/or security agents. However, be that as it may, I think this goes beyond the police and security agents. There could be people who are using these agents or agencies to effect these enforced disappearances. ... view
• 7 Mar 2023 in National Assembly: Thank you. view
• 15 Feb 2023 in National Assembly: Name them! view
• 29 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: Ugunja, ODM): Hon. Speaker, with tremendous respect, I need to be allowed to prosecute my matter, as I contribute to this very important Motion. view
• 29 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: As I conclude, my point is that this Committee should have asked for ample time to enable the respondents adequate time to prepare themselves for their defences because the world is not ending view
• 29 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: Ugunja, ODM): It is good for Members to understand that, once I am given a chance to contribute to a Motion, I have to finish my contribution or otherwise time elapses before I can stop talking. view
• 29 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: Ugunja, ODM): Hon. Speaker, this is a House of politics; this House is premised on politics and, therefore, even as I contribute to any particular Motion - I am happy the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs has now come with Members and are now in the House. Perhaps, the Hansard will remind him of what I said before he came. As I oppose this Motion vehemently, we cannot allow this House or a committee of this House to transform itself into the 1980s Okiki Amayo KANU disciplinary committee. That is what I wanted to say ... view
• 29 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. view
• 15 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: Ugunja, ODM): Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. That gives me a better latitude to make my comments. This is a House of rules, and we pride ourselves as such. It has been our tradition, and part of our rules as provided for by the Standing Orders that whenever petitions of whatever kind or nature – be it one calling for removal of commissioners from office or one concerning the welfare of members of the public – if it touches on matters that are active before a court of law it should not be entertained. This House has been very ... view
• 12 Oct 2022 in National Assembly: Ugunja, ODM view