Eng. Nicholas Gumbo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 9 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, the Chairperson should give a detailed explanation because this is a bit worrying. As Hon. Wamunyinyi said, the things outlined here are the core functions of Parliament. I am a bit concerned. This is the law-making body of this country. Yesterday, I was very saddened to meet people who have worked in Parliament for 10 years as casuals. We are wasting people’s lives. When you go to the Registry, the HANSARD Department or the restaurant, there are people who have worked here for 10 years as casuals. That is even against the law. We are the ... view
• 9 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: It even gets worse when you are told that some of these people are graduates. They have been suffering and working as casuals for 10 years yet there are people who have been employed who are less qualified than they are and have been put in grades much higher than them. Is this the image we want to give of Parliament? It is worrying. The Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee must tell us what they are doing to absorb these people who have worked in Parliament for years. Out there, they give the impression that they are working ... view
• 8 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House today, Wednesday 8th June, 2016:- The Report of the Public Accounts Committee on a study visit to the National People’s Congress, Beijing, China from 18th to 22nd April 2016. view
• 8 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Public Accounts Committee on a study visit to the National People’s Congress Beijing, China from 18th to 22nd April, 2016, laid on the Table of the House today, Wednesday 8th June, 2016. view
• 8 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: As I thank you for the opportunity to give this Notice of Motion, I would request that this Motion, although it is very brief, be given priority because some of the issues it touches on are actually on policy which would be useful for our country. view
• 8 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you. view
• 8 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker for the opportunity to talk to this Bill. view
• 8 Jun 2016 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
• 8 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, even as I contribute to this Bill, the fact that my good friend, Hon. (Dr.) Wamalwa, has had to bring it before this Assembly, tends to confirm two things. view
• 8 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, this Bill may inadvertently be admitting the diminishing role and stature of Parliament. As we speak now, ranking is happening even in our schools. It is a natural phenomenon. If you go to the counties and the sub-counties, ranking is done and, in fact, people will tell you the top school. In fact, whenever the results are announced, all the major national newspapers will tell you the best school in that year’s exam. I find it curious that we are attempting to motivate ourselves. Without ranking, it is trying to motivate ourselves by comparing self with ... view