John Mbadi Ng'ong'o

All parliamentary appearances

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• 22 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. First, when it comes to mainstreaming gender in our Constitution, you do not need to convince me twice. I support this Bill entirely and in its entirety. Even though the numbers of women Members in CORD, elected in single constituencies, are fewer, it does not mean that we do not believe in supporting women. The example given by Hon. (Ms.) Tobiko is one classical case of the ODM giving Ms. Rosa Buyu a ticket, but the voters of Kisumu West did not elect her. It is not that we did not give her support. We ... view
• 22 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Constitution because it recognised equity and equality in leadership. It is late that as a country, six years later, we are debating how to get the numbers we decided to give ourselves in the Constitution. Even before the courts pronounced that we should have numbers as prescribed in the Constitution, we should have done it. We are even late because the same courts gave us up to August, last year to implement that. I am surprised to see this House still procrastinating and talking as if this is a matter we have a choice over. In other words, you are ... view
• 22 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: I want to tell Kenyans that if you see a Member of CORD or ODM talking differently from the position of the party, then that is a personal decision. Some time back I shared with my party leader because I was concerned that he left Nairobi Hospital with a bandage on his head to go for a rally in Kisumu to support the Constitution. There are three pillars that my party leader believes in very strongly in this Constitution. The first one is devolution, which I know is key and close to his heart. The second one is the progressive ... view
• 22 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Jakoyo is my mentor in this Parliament. He used to do very well in the 10th Parliament. He really mentored me very well, but I do not know what has gone wrong. I have heard Hon. Jakoyo attack even the gender Affirmative Action Fund and the vehicles used. Even the male Members representing constituencies have bought vehicles using the CDF. They have been bought using public funds and the drivers are hired. So, I do not see why it becomes a problem when 47 women representatives have been given affirmative action money, which we voted in this Parliament. We ... view
• 22 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: If all of us told our stories, many of us would have a lot to thank women for. If it is not your wife, it is your mother or daughter. For me, I know my mother is very happy in the grave The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 22 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: because I support this Bill. I support the Bill in respect of my mother who suffered so much to make sure that I went to school. The idea of looking at this Bill as if it is a women Bill is faulty. Many of us owe our existence in Parliament courtesy of women votes. As a matter of fact, in 2007, the old men in my constituency regarded me as a child who could not lead. However, women noticed that I had some very good qualities. Majority of my supporters were women. I thank women for their good judgement because ... view
• 17 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you. You can only be Member for Suba and you cannot be the Member for Subra. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I agree with your decision because when it comes to Political Parties Act and amendments thereof, it affects mostly the management and running of political parties. Therefore, political parties have a lot of interest. Having said that, I want to start by saying that the Constitution is very clear that Kenya is a multiparty democracy. That Article of the Constitution defining the Republic clearly indicate that political parties and their management is very important. Looking at these amendments, I ... view
• 17 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: We have seen chaos in the management of political parties both by the political party teams that are managing them, of which I am one of them and also the membership who do not believe in them. I have looked at the amendment on allowing the merger of political parties and I agree with those amendments. If political parties decide to merge, there should be a procedure for merging. However, if a member does not want or is not interested in joining the merged political outfit and that Member is holding a position, then he should be at liberty to ... view
• 17 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, it is very clear. Political parties are supposed to communicate to the Registrar but, if I gave you evidence of how ODM has communicated with the Registrar of political Parties on issues of discipline, you will be shocked. There are cases of Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) from Narok. I know of MCAs from Kilifi who started campaigning for other political parties and other political interests. Some of The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 17 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: them are even nominated. A party nominates a Member to champion its interests. That is why parties are given this space to nominate. When you have nominated MCAs championing interests of other political parties, then that political party communicates to the Registrar. view