John Mbadi Ng'ong'o

All parliamentary appearances

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• 23 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: In terms of legislation, we have been doing very well because we are looking at the Bills and Motions, making amendments and passing them. In terms of oversight, our committees have been functioning very well – we have various oversight committees in place. In terms of representation, this is where Question Time was very useful because you are deemed to be representing your people when they have issues of concern. This is to enhance accountability because the issues that we raise on behalf of our constituents are not just supposed to be known by us, we are accountable to the ... view
• 23 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: because of answering questions. He was only able to do what Government could do. He would stand and tell you: “I will give you five additional police vehicles,” and he would do it, or at least the Ministry would do it. That was a time when everyone wanted to watch Parliament live. This takes me to the fundamental question of the system of governance in this country. Whether we run away from this fact or not, as a country, we will have to engage at one point whether presidential system of government is accountable enough or whether it is the ... view
• 23 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: When ministers were sitting in this Parliament, it was very easy to interact with them. One time a lady from my constituency; an education officer, had a problem because she was being victimised for a mistake that was not really hers. I simply walked across to the late Hon. Mutula Kilonzo, who was the Minister for Education then and within minutes, my issue was addressed. I think that is something we should look into seriously. Through Question Time, you can have a project done in your constituency. I remember the road from Rodi Kopany to Sori had a lot of ... view
• 23 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: Parliament; this is my 11th year. I will tell you that the behavior of Members of Parliament in this 12th Parliament is a bit worrying. Hon. Duale talked about friends of committees. I also want to agree that the reason we allow Members to attend committee meetings - even if one is not a member – it is assumed that being a representative of the people, you may have an interest that affects your people. Not that which affects you individually or where you have personal gain. Our Standing Orders are clear. If you have a personal interest, you need ... view
• 23 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: Is it a crime to be eloquent so that, if I am eloquent than you, then you find funerals where you talk in your mother tongue or Kiswahili? By the way, Kiswahili is allowed here. If you cannot present yourself coherently in English, please do it in Kiswahili, instead of scandalising those of us who can contribute to the debate in these languages. Some Members even contribute and they do not understand procedures. As I conclude, people do not even know what a Special Committee Report is. We have different types of reports. A Special Committee Report is supposed to ... view
• 23 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: because you want to satisfy your constituency elsewhere. We also have constituencies. But, even if there is no constituency, we have families. Do not just talk about us without any substantiation. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I support. view
• 23 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: I am sure Hon. Kimunya attracted your attention; you did not hear the allegations made by Suna East about me, concerning what I will be able to account for. He was saying I can only account coins in small enterprises, yet Hon. Junet knows very well that I am a certified public accountant of repute in this country with membership No. 6101. Many people say they are accountants but after being asked for their number, they do not mention. Besides that, I have been a finance director of an international Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). That cannot be a small enterprise. view
• 23 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: I hope Hon. Junet can withdraw that statement and apologise to me. There are people who believe I am a good accountant but he is now making them think twice. view
• 22 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I can see you are struggling. I am just wondering whether you have changed the rules. I thought there is a process every Paper goes through before it is tabled here. One should follow that process. The Speaker needs to see it and have it approved. The Chairman is a very good friend of mine, but I think he does not have to lay the Paper if it is not ready. He can do it in the afternoon. view
• 22 Aug 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I appreciate the birthdays and dresses, especially those imported from Mauritius. I do not doubt that because it comes from a Suba girl. Chances are that it is true and real. However, there is a standard way of dressing. We need to be very clear on it. This House has a tradition. view