Joseph Wathigo Manje

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me this chance to contribute to the President’s speech. The President means well for this country. He articulated the issues that are before him. He started by reminding us that we have a sacred duty in this Republic. He would like us to create a country that our children will find a good place that they will call home. view
• 19 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: He gave his speech amidst this COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, the steps that he made were very good for this country to fight COVID-19 disease, especially when he put in place a curfew. During the first phase of it, we, as a country, were able to contain COVID-19 disease at that particular point. He gave incentives like the tax rebate and reduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 16 per cent to 14 per cent, corporate tax and PAYE from 30 per cent to 25 per cent. The initial measures were very good. However, in this second phase, there is something ... view
• 19 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: Last night but one, I listened to a research from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). They said that about 4 per cent of those who gave blood in June and July had COVID- 19 disease. Some of them went through without knowing whether they were sick. We have a dire situation in the country. We have to do something. Yesterday, I buried one of my key people in the constituency. Many people attended the burial. His name is Mr. Paul Njogu Njuguna (Pop Metal). Despite the fact that he died of COVID- 19 disease and it was very clear, ... view
• 19 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: The President also narrated about the development agenda and road infrastructure that is coming up in the country strongly. It is very key that he addressed the issue of irrigation. He gave the bold step that he needs to make sure that the transition from primary school to secondary school is 100 per cent. This is the second year running. It is working properly. The education system is being changed from 8-4-4 System to Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) which will serve this country. He also elaborated the enablers of the Big Four agenda and how he has tried to connect the ... view
• 19 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: We should now concentrate on the production at the county level. If the county is not producing, then we should also reduce resources. At the end of the day, I see a threat. After another five or 10 years, this country will come to a standstill because it is equivalent to a business sector. If you use one business to fund other units which are not producing, at the end of the day, you will cramp at that. view
• 19 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: Another issue that has to be addressed in this country is the political issue. We have never solved a political equation in this country. We have to address it deliberately. We have to make sure that we come out and know how we will move forward. There are some people who join 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
• 19 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: politics to form a cartel that will enrich themselves. The Governors are being exploited and blackmailed because the Members of the County Assemblies (MCAs) come together to exploit the situation. They blackmail the Governors, so that they give them something. If we do not solve this particular problem, this country is under threat of politicians. We have to make sure that we do that. We also have to respect the institutions that we have. view
• 29 Sep 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me this chance to add a word to this Motion. This is a Committee that ensures that what the House decides is implemented. Otherwise, without this Committee, the House can legislate in vain. view
• 29 Sep 2020 in National Assembly: The House comes up with a resolution or report and then after that, it is put in the shelves and it is not implemented. The Committee on Implementation makes sure that it tracks what the House decides. For example, if there is an Act that has been passed by Parliament, then it is the work of this Committee to make sure that it is implemented on the ground. If there is a petition that is written by Kenyans through this House, it is the Committee that checks whether the same has been implemented and any other resolution that is made ... view
• 29 Sep 2020 in National Assembly: While tracking what has been implemented and what has not been implemented, the implementing officers should not shy away from this Committee because its work is to check whether what people decide, because we represent them, is implemented. We are here on behalf of the people. If they are unable to implement a resolution because of some shortcomings, they 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