Eng. Nicholas Gumbo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I want to thank Hon. Odanga for raising this issue. This issue goes to the heart of what we do as the National Assembly. Under Article 95(2) of the Constitution, it is very clear that the National Assembly deliberates and resolves issues of concern to the people. We represent the interests of the people of Kenya. Resolutions and undertakings are given here for the Cabinet Secretaries to act on, but they do not. view
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: About two years ago, I brought before this House the case of a Kenyan who had been killed by an American citizen, who ran out of the country after two days. He engaged in a criminal act of killing a Kenyan, refused to take responsibility and instead chose to run out of this country. This was the case of the late Haji Lukindo whose wife was expectant at the time. We were given an undertaking that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade would take up the matter with the United States of America (USA) Embassy in Nairobi and ... view
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. view
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I want to be brief and thank my good friend Hon. (Dr.) Wilbur Otichilo, first, for the passion that he has on this subject. This is a universal subject that affects all countries of the world. Climate change is a big issue. I would only urge my friend, Hon. Otichilo that, as we look forward to this Bill being assented to, it is important that as a region, we collaborate. If we do not make matters on climate change regional or even international, what we do as a country will not matter because our carbon ... view
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. view
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: I wish to second the approval of the First Supplementary Estimates for the Financial Year 2015/2016. Hon. Speaker, these Supplementary Estimates are prepared in compliance with Article 223 of our Constitution, which requires that in any financial year, the supplementary estimates should not exceed 10 per cent of the Budget without the approval of Parliament. The Constitution also provides that the National Treasury should seek approval from Parliament within two months of the first withdrawal of money from the Consolidated Fund for purposes of supplementary appropriation. Hon. Speaker, it is still disheartening that, up to now, the Treasury is not ... view
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: we will be insisting that ministries, departments and agencies must observe strict fidelity to the written law with regard to the fact that some compliances with the legal provisions have got all the items of budget that are being proposed here. On the review, we have noted that there is still a bit of concern with regard to austerity measures with regard to current expenditure which is still a major challenge within the Government. Where we are now, it should be possible. We should insist that the Treasury must start thinking of how they can come up with a clear, ... view
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: We have given a provision of Kshs50 million for international legal support and outsourcing of legal services for the programme of vetting of Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) staff. As we go into that vetting, it has become a concern in the fight against corruption in our country. Some staff of EACC has sought leave in a manner that is unexplained. As we embark on that vetting exercise, it should include lifestyle audit of that staff. The moment officials of EACC become themselves corruptible, the war and fight against corruption shall have been lost. view
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: There is a proposed increase on the recurrent allocation for the national legislation, representation and oversight programme for the National Assembly of Kshs.400 million. This is good but going forward, we need to have a clear breakdown on how we are costing individually, the aspect of legislation, oversight and representation. From where I sit, legislation and oversight 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
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: are fairly well costed. But the aspect of representation which is a constitutional mandate of Members of this House has not been clearly and accurately costed. As we go into the budgeting process, let us become bold to an extent and optimally cost the aspect of representation. Effective representation is also necessary for one to be an effective Member of Parliament. view