James Opiyo Wandayi

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 751 to 760 of 1604.

• 18 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: It was very sad, indeed, to see politics being brought into this matter on the Floor of the House. What my friend, Hon. Washiali, attempted to do was to bring in cheap politics into such a serious matter that affects a very big proportion of the population of this country. We are better at playing politics. We can play it better than him and his sponsors, but we cannot afford to bring politics on a matter that touches on the livelihoods of people of this country. I hope the punishment meted out on Hon. Washiali will serve as deterrence to ... view
• 18 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: With those few remarks, thank you very much. view
• 11 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, those were my personal amendment proposals. I filed the proposals way back in April 2015. It is important to put this in context because what Hon. Duale is trying to do is very dangerous. I am a very active Member of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperatives. When we were writing this Report last year at the Windsor Hotel, I raised specific objections. I have not signed that Report, if you will be keen enough to note. I insisted that for the Report to be complete and to satisfy the interests of this House and the ... view
• 11 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I insisted that we needed to have a complete report but because I was overruled, I insisted on filing amendments which drew heavily from the sections of that report. Because the final report of the KPMG has since come out, my view is that my amendments are unnecessary. The KPMG report should be adopted alongside many reports for it to have the effect of putting on the dock all those who are culpable of bringing down Mumias Sugar Company. I have absolutely no interest in the shenanigans that Hon. Duale is trying to entertain. view
• 10 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: Yes, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 10 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for your indulgence. In a matter of five days, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will supposedly commence a process of voter registration. view
• 10 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I want you to give me a chance-- view
• 10 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I am coming to that. My issue is directed at the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. However, the most important thing is that in about five days, the IEBC is supposed to start the process of voter registration countrywide and yet we are being told that they are not ready in terms of materials and resources. I expect this to be the first business of this House because elections are very important. view
• 10 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I rise on a point of order touching on the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. If you indulge me just for one minute, I will prosecute my matter. My issue is that in a matter of five days, this process is starting and essentially, the journey to 2017 will start in earnest. Elections are such an important matter that the way it is managed right from the time of registration is critical. I expect that you guide us on this matter. If it is possible, the Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs could be ... view
• 10 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. view