Ronald Kiprotich Tonui

All parliamentary appearances

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• 7 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: There is also the issue of Capital Gains Tax. On the issue of real estate, this one is not being introduced which I believe is fair; that we do not introduce tax on real estate to encourage people to invest in housing. We need to improve the state of housing for our people. We need to encourage investors in the housing sector and this Bill is not bringing in the Capital Gains Tax on real estate. It is exempting it and I welcome it. There is also the issue of mining rehabilitation expenses. This is not being addressed. As we ... view
• 7 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: So, we need to refine our laws to be in line with what we are discovering. That is captured in this Bill. Issues to do with petroleum products are covered here. It is good to prepare in advance now that we are moving in that direction, so that the environment in which the investors operate in is predictable to enable them invest in Kenya without any fear--- view
• 6 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity to also make my comments on this Bill. I want to comment on the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) specifically. There is an amendment to the NHIF Act, 1998, which wants to exclude some current members of the NHIF. I support the exclusion of some, but I do not support the removal of some. For example, this Bill wants to remove the representation of teachers in the NHIF. Those are the major contributors in the NHIF. Teachers in this country are more than 300,000 and they contribute well over Kshs1 billion ... view
• 6 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: Okay. So, you have withdrawn it? It is okay; possibly I was not in when it was withdrawn. view
• 6 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: I believe you have not withdrawn the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Act. view
• 6 Aug 2014 in National Assembly: Okay. Thank you so much. I want to say that I support this amendment because it will allow the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to cooperate with foreign governments to arrest looters. There are fellows in this country who are looting day and night and stashing money in foreign banks. I believe if we empower the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to go after these characters, it will be a step in the right direction. Therefore, I support that amendment to allow EACC to go for the funds which may be stashed in foreign banks. Hon. Speaker, there is the issue of ... view
• 24 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you hon. Deputy Speaker. I feel frustrated by this Committee. You know that I tabled that Petition sometime in March. I waited for it for a long time. About two weeks ago one morning they called me at around 8.00 a.m. and said that they were going to meet, and that I should appear before at 10.00 a.m. on that same day. After waiting for more than four months, I felt frustrated and lost confidence in the whole process because it was already being overtaken by events. My major issue was on the way Mr. Richard Langat was removed ... view
• 22 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I want to comment on 16 (iii) and (iv), where we intend to allow the Cabinet Secretary to be imposing some levies at a certain percentage. I believe it is going to be highly irresponsible of us if we allow this to go through, especially having it as open as it is, and leaving the Cabinet Secretary to decide on the percentage of levy, without even a maximum. That is going to be giving a blank cheque to the Cabinet Secretary. That is going to open an opportunity for our farmers to be exploited. ... view
• 17 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. I rise to support this Bill, because it is very timely as we try to diversify the sources of income in this country. This country relies mainly on agriculture and a bit of tourism, transport and service industries. Diversifying to mining is a welcome thing, now that we require creating employment in this country for our youth and industrializing. We cannot do that if we do not diversify into mining. I believe this Bill is very timely and needs to be supported. view
• 17 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: This Bill is very important and it must also incorporate issues like public participation. As we discover minerals in various parts of this country, the people or communities around those areas, where we are finding those minerals must be 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