Joyce Akai Emanikor

All parliamentary appearances

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• 28 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Where were the funds for this project channeled to? Currently, the High Court in Lowdar conducts its business in a small colonial open room. This has exposed the judicial officers to safety and security challenges. view
• 28 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this Bill which regulates contracts and procurement procedures. The involvement of the attorney both at the county governments and national Government is commendable. view
• 28 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Clause 12 curtails upfront payments and solicitation in the name of contingencies just for vendors, suppliers and contractors to secure contracts contrary to the Anti-Corruption and Economics Crimes Act. The Bill also defines so many contractual technical terms and defines penalties for culprits. We know what is happening in this country in terms of corruption, fraud and bribery. It is very scaring and alarming. The same way we were surprised with what is happening in National Youth Service (NYS) is the same way we should be surprised by what is happening in counties, particularly in the last government where people ... view
• 28 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: A few weeks ago, the Senate raised concerns over Kshs99 billion pending bills in the counties. A big percentage of that is owed to contractors and suppliers. I am happy because the counties have been told to expedite payment of contractors and suppliers. I know payment is difficult because many of these projects are not visible on the ground. People supplied things that do not exist. There are projects that do not exist. The roads which were constructed do not exist. In one instance, I know of an investigation that is going on of a chief officer who said that ... view
• 28 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Termination of contracts unlawfully is happening. Inability to account for public resources is happening. This has caused limitation of support and even partnerships by bilateral and multi-lateral partners, or investors or donors because of what is going on in the country. I think some of these vices will come to an end and will be controlled. view
• 28 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: I support the Bill. view
• 27 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: I thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me this chance. I first want to appreciate the Committee, led by the able Chair. I want to echo the words of Hon. Millie on the capacity of women when it comes to legislation. view
• 27 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: This Protocol is the first from the WHO FCTC, which is an international Treaty in its own right with an objective to eliminate all forms of illicit trade according to Article 15 of the WHO FCTC. I see three critical issues. One is health, which has already been spoken to. A person consuming tobacco products can get lung cancer, throat cancer, chronic bronchitis and asthma. Nicotine that is produced in tobacco is what causes addiction. More often than not, we think it is the smokers who are at danger. We are also at danger when we sit near smokers because ... view
• 27 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: The other critical issue is security. Some of the proceeds from this illicit trade finance criminal activities. So, we have all reasons to support the ratification of this Protocol. Finally, there is tax evasion. Definitely, it is an issue of revenue loss for our country. The Protocol is very timely. It comes at a time when Kenya is fighting corruption and theft. This should be a driving force on this. Illicit trade on tobacco products increases accessibility and affordability of tobacco products. Anybody can access them including children. The Protocol will bring in good controls. view
• 27 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Finally, Kenya needs to be at per with other progressive parties that have ratified this Protocol, so that together, we can fight the illicit trade even across borders. view