Richard Ken Chonga Kiti

All parliamentary appearances

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• 3 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: (Kilifi South, ODM) view
• 3 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to also contribute to this important legislative proposal. At the outset, I would like to congratulate Hon. Mule and Hon. Gichimu for coming up with it. It will become a Bill very soon and hopefully change the Constitution, so that we can properly anchor NG-CDF and National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NG-AAF) into the Constitution. This will deal with the court cases that we have been having because NG-CDF is not properly anchored in the Constitution. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified ... view
• 3 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: Before I proceed to present my support on this legislative proposal, I would like to thank a Member of Parliament whom I have never met, Hon. (Eng.) Karue, who decided to start CDF more than 20 years ago. Even those who have served three or four terms have never met him. This is someone who brought a fund that has made a huge difference in our country. On behalf of my colleagues, I would like to thank him because I know this is a fund that supports so many children across this country in the 290 constituencies. view
• 3 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: Over 20 years ago, Hon. Karue envisaged five per cent from the Government revenue to be used as CDF and be distributed to the 210 constituencies at that time. The Movers of this legislative proposal to amend the Constitution, Hon. Mule and Hon. Gichimu, are in order. They are doing it in the right way. They said that 2.5 per cent of the Government revenue has taken far too long. It is time to increase it from 2.5 per cent to 5 per cent. For that reason, I really support this legislative proposal. view
• 3 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: Over the years, there have been challenges of implementation which have been handled through various amendments. There were amendments in 2003, 2007, 2013 and later in 2015 which brought about the NG-CDF. The Government should disburse money to the constituencies because the matter that was in court was not about NG-CDF but CDF of 2013. Students in secondary schools, teachers training colleges and universities are suffering. When funds are available, it is extremely important to disburse them, so that Hon. Members of this House can deal with school fees and blown off roofs during recess. There is a lot of ... view
• 3 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: Even before we handle this legislative proposal, it is important to disburse money to the constituencies. This morning, I watched a situation where someone was analysing how long it will take to go through the Bill and then all the way to the constitutional amendment. I felt that was a very long time. Our children and the situations in our schools cannot wait. What is trending from my constituency this morning is a school called Ngangati Primary School. It is not only trending in my constituency but also nationally because children learn under a tree. I would like to state ... view
• 3 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: The NG-CDF has enabled us to have classrooms and pay school fees for poor children. I look forward to the passage of this legislative proposal and the subsequent steps that will ensure that we anchor NG-CDF in the Constitution. In most constituencies, 74 per cent of NG- CDF money goes to schools. This is something that needs to be encouraged because when children are well educated, we get good citizens who can develop our country. view
• 3 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: With regard to the matter of providing funds to the Senate to be able to check on what is going on in constituencies and counties, I would like to agree with the Member for Kisumu that this should not only concern the Senate but Parliament. We should not only consider a fund for Senate but Parliament. Members of National Assembly are not part of NG-CDF constituency committees. They should have an opportunity to oversee the fund. view
• 3 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: In my constituency, I have been able to start a teachers training college, which is in its final stages; a Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) campus, which will soon have many students; and a technical training institute. I look forward to doing so much more. I would like to encourage new Members of Parliament that it is through NG-CDF that you can make your way back to this House. It is extremely important that you make use of NG-CDF and make sure that you implement the projects. view
• 3 Nov 2022 in National Assembly: On NG-AAF, which is being implemented by woman representatives, I would like to congratulate my woman representative, Hon. Kasalu. She has done extremely well in 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