James Opiyo Wandayi

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• 16 Oct 2018 in National Assembly: As we speak, there is a lot of confusion. Indeed, we need to know who is in charge of the review of administrative boundaries. In the advent of the new Constitution, we have sub-counties as units at the grassroots and yet, we also have constituencies which fall within the sub-county jurisdictions. As we speak, there are sections of certain constituencies which fall in different sub- counties. A case in point is my constituency. I have a whole sub-location that falls in a different jurisdiction – Ugenya Sub-County - whereas my constituency is Ugunja. This is a matter that the Committee ... view
• 11 Oct 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I also wish to express myself on this very important and timely Petition. It is acknowledged widely that due to historical and cultural reasons, the girl-child is disadvantaged not only in this country but also across the world. view
• 11 Oct 2018 in National Assembly: I also want to acknowledge the fact that the country has made attempts in the recent past to address the plight of the girl-child. However, a lot more needs to be done because she remains vulnerable. This House must lead in taking appropriate measures to ensure that the girl-child is not only protected but is also encouraged and nurtured to achieve her full potential. The youth represents the future of the country. Therefore, any investments of addressing the issues that affect them adversely are investments to the future of the country. Therefore, I wish to support the Petition and urge ... view
• 11 Oct 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. view
• 9 Oct 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I support this Petition by Hon. Qalicha Wario, who is a very good Member of my Committee. Moyale has really suffered as one of the constituencies in the former northern frontier region. It must also be noted that in this day and age, with advancements in technology, the matter of electricity is no longer a luxury. It is a necessity. I urge the Departmental Committee on Energy to expeditiously look into this matter with a view to finding a lasting solution to the problems that have been ably highlighted by my friend and colleague, Hon. Wario. ... view
• 15 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you very much Hon. Deputy Speaker. The Petition by Hon. KJ is very timely because of... view
• 15 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: I was using the initials of Hon. John Kiarie. All the same, he is Hon. John Kiarie, Member for Dagoretti South. view
• 15 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: This Petition is very important. The problems that have been enumerated by Hon. Kiarie are not unique to Dagoretti South Constituency only. They are problems encountered by Nairobians in all the constituencies. These are problems that need to be tackled once and for all. It really baffles us that in this day and age a city such as Nairobi is unable to provide enough The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 15 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: quality water to its residents whereas we have cities world over doing very well in supplying adequate water to their residents whereas they have very limited resources base in terms of water supply. view
• 15 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: Nairobi is gifted, as we all know, because it is surrounded by water bodies. In fact, Ndakaini Dam has always had enough supply of water even without the tunnel that is being dug in Murang’a. This is in spite of the fact that Nairobi residents continue to pay rates heavily. view