Eng. Nicholas Gumbo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 13 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: Clause 12 says, “A person deprived of liberty shall not be confined in crowded conditions.” That is a good provision, but as I said, some of our jails carry about ten times the capacity they were intended for. Unless this House finds courage to give the necessary budgetary provisions to make sure this is achieved, it will just be a column in a long wish list. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Clause 14 says, “A person deprived of liberty shall be entitled to a nutritional diet approved by competent authorities.” These are very ambitious provisions. I hope at some point, we ... view
• 12 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me this opportunity. I want to differ from those who have contributed. I want to say that this is not good law, at least, not in the form it is drafted now. In my view, for this law to make sense and address the problems that have faced this country, it has to be redrafted, or be amended comprehensively at the Committee stage. In my view, this Bill ought to lead to a landmark law. But it is only a very shallow attempt to address the most pervasive problem in Kenya today; ... view
• 12 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me this opportunity. I want to differ from those who have contributed. I want to say that this is not good law, at least, not in the form it is drafted now. In my view, for this law to make sense and address the problems that have faced this country, it has to be redrafted, or be amended comprehensively at the Committee stage. In my view, this Bill ought to lead to a landmark law. But it is only a very shallow attempt to address the most pervasive problem in Kenya today; ... view
• 12 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: When you look at this Bill, is it clearly addressing the intention of Article 232 of the Constitution? Look at Clause 13 for example; it says that where a person alleges violation of the values and principles of Public Service by a public officer--- What is one of those values of Public Service? One of those values is ethnic inclusivity, and it is stated in this Constitution. It closes by talking of the supervisor and then it goes on. Curiously, it does not say what will happen if that complaint is not acted upon. I am wondering what kind of ... view
• 12 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: When you look at this Bill, is it clearly addressing the intention of Article 232 of the Constitution? Look at Clause 13 for example; it says that where a person alleges violation of the values and principles of Public Service by a public officer--- What is one of those values of Public Service? One of those values is ethnic inclusivity, and it is stated in this Constitution. It closes by talking of the supervisor and then it goes on. Curiously, it does not say what will happen if that complaint is not acted upon. I am wondering what kind of ... view
• 12 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: We have to comprehensively deal with it by fulfilling the intentions of Article 232 of the Constitution. This Bill does not help in any way in terms of addressing this problem. Therefore, this House must gather courage and throw it out and bring to this House another Bill which will deal with the problem, so that Kenya can move forward. The problem of negative ethnicity in Kenya is so pervasive that it requires a surgery. This Bill does nothing more than give an under-dose of painkillers. It will take us nowhere. Therefore, I am afraid that I oppose this Bill ... view
• 12 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: We have to comprehensively deal with it by fulfilling the intentions of Article 232 of the Constitution. This Bill does not help in any way in terms of addressing this problem. Therefore, this House must gather courage and throw it out and bring to this House another Bill which will deal with the problem, so that Kenya can move forward. The problem of negative ethnicity in Kenya is so pervasive that it requires a surgery. This Bill does nothing more than give an under-dose of painkillers. It will take us nowhere. Therefore, I am afraid that I oppose this Bill ... view
• 28 Oct 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Chairlady, mine is slightly different. I am just concerned with the way we seem to be transacting business in the House. When you hear the arguments that are going on, it really means that a lot of these amendments have not been considered by the Committee. I have a concern because I have been looking at some of the amendments. My concern, without trying to go ahead of myself, is that if you look at the proposed amendment to Clause 95 and you also look at the provision of the Constitution, the question will arise: Really, is it be ... view
• 28 Oct 2014 in National Assembly: happening. This thing ought to concern the House because we are going to look like a House which is used in a rubberstamping process. That is not good for the image of the House. With regard to what hon. Gichigi has said, it is my plea--- You know the interests that are in mining. You know the contention that is going on even right now in the mining sector in the country. You know how communities in these countries have been affected by mining processes. My plea is this, please, let us stay the discussion of this Bill, so that ... view
• 28 Oct 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Chairlady, I support the provision that subject to sub- section (1), which says that a person who reports the discovery of any mineral shall be granted the first right of refusal to apply for a mineral right over the area of discovery. However, I see a problem here. Clause 8, which we have just passed, states that the Cabinet Secretary shall make regulations to provide for exploration, mining, processing and export of strategic minerals and strategic mineral deposits. I think that amendment should also include the procedure for reporting; if I report that I have discovered a particular mineral ... view