John Sakwa Bunyasi

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• 7 Dec 2017 in National Assembly: I stand to be corrected but these numbers we have been talking about have been exclusive of the chairs. We had an even number and with the chair, it would be odd number as it ought to be. But in the previous ones, we are having even numbers here. They sound like the total committee. That will be a problem because you can get hang decisions. view
• 7 Dec 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. I missed to comment on the previous one but I can get it by virtue of recommittal. On this one, my only comment is that it is a great idea to have this as a free standing Committee. But, I hope they will help and promote it so that Parliament as a whole has their own dedicated broadcast channels that are available and if possible, be run overnight. We ought to be part of the educational programming that is available in the country. This issue of sharing the Kenya Broadcasting (KBC) channel was a ... view
• 6 Dec 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you Hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity. As I rise to support this proposal for the gazettement, I urge the National Treasury to strive in every way possible to release funds in their fullness so that the two quarters that have been passed, we can get the funds at one go and we can begin to activate the development programmes that we had all anticipated. All my colleagues who have spoken have commented on the urgency particularly of the bursary schemes. I also hope that as we do that, we shall get sufficient guidelines on how much is ... view
• 6 Dec 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. While I rise to support this Bill, I would like to make a few comments. From my experience and what I have seen even while sitting in committees here in Parliament, it is important to comment. First of all, this is an integrative profession from the quick lessons I have received from Dr. Mudenyo, who is a professional in this area. It is an integrative profession. It picks on trainings in other areas as has been mentioned including quantity surveying, land valuation and perhaps even structural engineering. In essence, beyond having regular framework for ... view
• 6 Dec 2017 in National Assembly: 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
• 6 Dec 2017 in National Assembly: It is clear there are games being played. So, quite beyond regulating the service, we must regulate the individuals so that lying and manipulating information can be punished severely. That cost has implications for the taxpayer. It will mean that if it is something that would have required small corrective measure, for example, it is hidden, so that when there is a catastrophe, the implications for the public are measured or if it is a value that is being assigned to something, it is exaggerated to enable rent seeking. So, the regulatory bodies must also bear the consequential responsibility from ... view
• 6 Dec 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Is the Hon. Member in order to read a speech in the House rather than speak to it? view
• 6 Dec 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. This is a crucial and important Motion. I want to thank my colleague, the Hon. Member for Kimilili, Capt. Rtd. Didmus on this. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I rise to speak with a heavy heart. These are not things to take lightly. It is usually the poor and the weak in society who are subjected to these kinds of events on a wide scale. They may be random events that target the middle and upper class but when you see this kind of thing moving from village to village, it is the poor who ... view
• 6 Dec 2017 in National Assembly: Thirdly, I do not think that these conflicts are in fact necessarily inter-ethnic. When you talk about the conflicts in Kimwanga, all the people there are essentially the same. This is just criminal. I would add to what Hon. Kioni said that there may be an angle of collusion by people who organised this, if it is in fact an organised and a syndicate type of crime but that is exactly what the police must unravel. They can unravel and say that in fact this thing is politically organised, and it is organised for revenge that occurred sometime ago. This ... view
• 14 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: I was going to speak on the previous one, but let me comment on this one as well. I am not in agreement with the last one. It is proper to have the SRC but I worry about how they go about their work. It is, however, the legitimate institution and we shall support it. I wish to note that the way they function is not satisfactory. view