Peter Njoroge Baiya

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, looking at Schedule Six of our Constitution, Article 15, it requires Parliament to ensure that there would be regulations for transfer of devolved functions. This was to take place within a period of not more than three years. The regulation under Article 15, Parliament was also required to enact a legislation binding the National Government to facilitate the process of devolution. The Government was also to assist county governments to build capacity of services that were to be devolved. It was a requirement that the Central Government was going to support county governments in their discharge of devolved ... view
• 2 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, Parliament under that legislation came up with an institution called the Transition Authority (TA). TA was set up. The functions of TA, as far as facilitating devolution was concerned, were very well set out. It was actually to 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
• 2 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: facilitate and co-ordinate transition, pursuant to Article 15 of the Constitution. It was also to facilitate and analyze the phases of transfer of functions. There were very key functions to allow seamless transfer. It was to determine resource requirement for each function for those which were to be transferred. It was also to develop a framework for the comprehensive and effective transfer of functions pursuant to the Constitution. It was ultimately mandated to ensure that the successive transition to the devolved system of government was its ultimate mandate. It was also ultimately to prepare an inventory of assets and liabilities ... view
• 1 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I had put my request for the Motion on Health Committee. I, nevertheless, wish to contribute and supporting the amendment on the Kenya Qualifications Framework Bill. view
• 19 Jun 2014 in National Assembly: On a point of order, hon. Speaker. In such a case if the Committee calls a Cabinet Secretary then the Member of Parliament concerned should also be called so that he or she is able to interrogate the Cabinet Secretary. If the need for a visit arises then it could be arranged between the two under the supervision and oversight of the Committee. I believe that would, possibly, lead to better results than what the hon. Member wants. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from ... view
• 19 Jun 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Deputy Chairlady. I wish to support this amendment as proposed by the President. The arguments being floated on why we should have the Inspector-General (IG) as the accounting officer are really not valid. That is because the President’s explanation is that there is need for separation of powers. If you look at the police reforms which we are trying to implement, we are moving to a situation where, already, the IG of Police is quite independent of the Office of the President (OP). So, the problems at OP, as hon. Mbadi is saying, are soon going to ... view
• 30 Apr 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. I beg to apologise for being late the first time this Statement was called. Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No.44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing regarding the state of Road C65, Uplands-Githunguri-Ruiru. view
• 30 Apr 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. I beg to apologise for being late the first time this Statement was called. Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No.44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing regarding the state of Road C65, Uplands-Githunguri-Ruiru. view
• 30 Apr 2014 in National Assembly: as per the Order Paper, hon. Speaker. view
• 30 Apr 2014 in National Assembly: as per the Order Paper, hon. Speaker. view