Eng. Nicholas Gumbo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 25 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, let me start by saying that I do not agree with the blank clearance of the commissioners. The Committee neither had the time nor the expertise to do so. I also disagree with the provision for seven full time commissioners. I really do not see what seven full time commissioners would do. I also disagree with the notion that conducting elections electronically is a silver bullet for the integrity of the electoral process in Kenya. The integrity of any electoral system is as good as the integrity of the people running those systems. Electronic systems do ... view
• 25 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, let me start by saying that I do not agree with the blank clearance of the commissioners. The Committee neither had the time nor the expertise to do so. I also disagree with the provision for seven full time commissioners. I really do not see what seven full time commissioners would do. I also disagree with the notion that conducting elections electronically is a silver bullet for the integrity of the electoral process in Kenya. The integrity of any electoral system is as good as the integrity of the people running those systems. Electronic systems do ... view
• 23 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I wish to request for the adjournment of the House, on a definite matter of urgent national importance. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 33(1), I wish to seek leave to move the adjournment of the House for the purpose of congratulating Kenya’s world-conquering athletes for their sterling performance in the just concluded 2016 Olympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 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
• 23 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, during the championship, Kenyan athletes garnered a total of 13 medals. That is six gold medals, six silver medals and one bronze medal despite facing a myriad of challenges such as unsubstantiated doping allegations against our athletes and logistical pitfalls including extreme lethargy, incompetence and appalling ineptitude by Kenya’s athletics managers. view
• 23 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Yes, indeed, we have to question their patriotism, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Our athletes’ superlative performance has, once again, been re-affirmed to the whole world that Kenya is, indeed, an unrivalled athletics power house. view
• 23 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Whereas it would have been most opportune to debate this important matter to coincide with the day of the grand return of our athletics heroes and heroines, I seek the adjournment of this House to allow the National Assembly to appreciate and laud the exploits of our Kenyan athletes for their excellent performance in Rio de Janeiro. view
• 23 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: I wish to seek leave of the House to discuss this matter. view
• 23 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Yes. view
• 23 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.43 to make a general statement with regard to an invitation to Members of the National Assembly to the Second African Organisation of Public Accounts Committees (AFROPAC) conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM). Thank you for the opportunity to invite Hon. Members of this House to the AFROPAC. AFROPAC is an organisation of Public Accounts Committees of African legislatures whose objectives include the following:- (i) to enhance parliamentary oversight and financial accountability in Africa; (ii) to share experiences amongst its members; (iii)to promote professional, technical development and cooperation among ... view
• 23 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: This year’s theme will be on curbing illicit financial flows in Africa. The guest of honour will be His Excellency Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, who will open the Conference on Monday, 29th August, 2016 at Safari Park. All Members are invited. The organisation has invited Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia and Hon. Thabo Mbeki, former President of South Africa, as an expert in this field, to headline the conference. It is estimated that Africa loses about 50 billion of its capital flight due to illicit financial flows. It is, therefore, a matter of great concern to all African ... view