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James Nyikal Wambura

National Assembly

James Nyikal Wambura

Constituency Seme
Party Orange Democratic Movement
Status Elected
Term Sep 2022 – Present
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Activity (last 12 months)

Policy focus

  • Statements38%
  • Questions & Answers34%
  • Committee Reports10%
  • Parliamentary Procedures9%
  • Motions5%
  • Legislation & Bills3%

Background

Career & Experience

Member of Parliament (Started: 2022-08-16) - 2027-07-29

Current Positions

A member of the 13th Parliament from September 8, 2022 to Present

Performance Scorecard

37.1 / 100 overall performance score
Top 2% of the National Assembly Ranked 7 of 348
  • Contributions 355 ↑ above avg 18.9/100
    House average: 84.2
  • Bills 7 ↑ above avg 7.6/100
    House average: 0.7
  • Committees 21 ↑ above avg 44.7/100
    House average: 3.2
  • Initiative 8 ↑ above avg 7.0/100
    House average: 2.0
  • Division participation 9 ↑ above avg 90.0/100
    House average: 6.8
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Committee Membership

  • The Chair of the HEALTH committee.
  • A member of the LIAISON committee.

Committee reports 18

Reports produced by James Nyikal Wambura's committees.

Parliamentary Activity

James Nyikal Wambura has made 10 speeches this year and a total of 777 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Parliamentary Procedures 17th June 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
motion_debate PROCEDURAL MOTIONS

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute. I rise to support the Supplementary Budget Estimates II. As we have noted, the time was short. However, our Committee looked through it and agreed that the sector was not affected in...
Motions 17th June 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
motion_debate PROCEDURAL MOTIONS

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute. I rise to support the Supplementary Budget Estimates II. As we have noted, the time was short. However, our Committee looked through it and agreed that the sector was not affected in...
Statements 10th June 2026
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
2 speeches

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Speaker, bhang as a drug is a cannabinoid. It is a substance. Its effect on the brain is known. We are not discussing something that has not been tested in science. It has effect on the brain. That is what it does, when...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Speaker, that is exactly what I am saying. It changes how you perceive things and how you see things. Like I have said, if you are in a 10-storey building, it will look near. That is the perception. It is near and you...
Questions & Answers 10th June 2026
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
2 speeches

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Speaker, bhang as a drug is a cannabinoid. It is a substance. Its effect on the brain is known. We are not discussing something that has not been tested in science. It has effect on the brain. That is what it does, when...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Speaker, that is exactly what I am saying. It changes how you perceive things and how you see things. Like I have said, if you are in a 10-storey building, it will look near. That is the perception. It is near and you...
Plenary Contribution 9th June 2026
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Procedural Matter COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR
2 speeches

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) The Statement requested is of a very serious nature. Hon. Speaker It is of a grave nature. Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Yes, it is of a grave nature. First is the fact that the procedure was performed in a chemist. Secondly, apparently,...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I rise to support this Bill. I think it is of great importance to our society. Justice, peace, and harmony are what keep human society running, and they distinguish us from animals. They depend...
Statements 4th June 2026
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
2 speeches

Hon (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. As I support this initiative, one of the programmes under it is intergovernmental relations, an area 4th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 89 Hon (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)where, as a country, we continue to experience many challenges. It...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) The Ministry of Health has two State departments: State Department of Medical Services and the State Department of Public Health and Professional Standards. At times, funds are allocated to one department or the other. When we speak about public health and professional standards, we...
Questions & Answers 4th June 2026
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
2 speeches

Hon (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. As I support this initiative, one of the programmes under it is intergovernmental relations, an area 4th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 89 Hon (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)where, as a country, we continue to experience many challenges. It...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) The Ministry of Health has two State departments: State Department of Medical Services and the State Department of Public Health and Professional Standards. At times, funds are allocated to one department or the other. When we speak about public health and professional standards, we...
Statements 3rd June 2026
5 speeches in 2 contributions
Ministerial Statement STATEMENTS
2 speeches

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker for this opportunity. As I rise to support this Budget, I will only make comments on three areas that I think are important. Money has been allocated to them but we may have to do a little more. I...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. He has, in fact, asked about two viruses. One is the Hantavirus and the other is the Ebola virus. With regard to the Ebola virus, as Members are aware, the Cabinet Secretary will be in the House this afternoon...
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
3 speeches

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I said… Hon. Speaker: Dr Nyikal, I heard you clearly. Take your seat. Hon. Caroli Omondi just wanted an entry to make an inflammatory statement. You never said that. Hon. Jaldesa. (Hon. Caroli Omondi consulted loudly) 3rd June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Who will be admitted to this facility, and what will be the criteria for admission? Secondly, will individuals who are already sick be transferred to this facility? Thirdly, will people other than Americans be admitted to these institutions? Conversely, will...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Speaker, will people who are already sick be transferred to this unit from wherever they are? I asked that question because science and international practice stipulate that infected persons in a pandemic or epidemic should be treated wherever they are. You do not...
Questions & Answers 3rd June 2026
3 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
3 speeches

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I said… Hon. Speaker: Dr Nyikal, I heard you clearly. Take your seat. Hon. Caroli Omondi just wanted an entry to make an inflammatory statement. You never said that. Hon. Jaldesa. (Hon. Caroli Omondi consulted loudly) 3rd June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Who will be admitted to this facility, and what will be the criteria for admission? Secondly, will individuals who are already sick be transferred to this facility? Thirdly, will people other than Americans be admitted to these institutions? Conversely, will...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Speaker, will people who are already sick be transferred to this unit from wherever they are? I asked that question because science and international practice stipulate that infected persons in a pandemic or epidemic should be treated wherever they are. You do not...
Statements 9th April 2026
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
2 speeches

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker for this opportunity. I rise to support the Report of the Committee under consideration for a draft Charter for the establishment of the Kenya Medical Research Institute as a degree-awarding institution. The link between research and universities is universal....

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Health on its consideration of the Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 41 of 2025) .

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Bills Sponsored

James Nyikal Wambura has sponsored 7 bills.

THE KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE BILL,2025.

2025
Status: Introduced / Published · 29 May 2025
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-07/THE%20KENYA%20MEDICAL%20RESEARCH%20INSTITUTE%20BILL%2C2025.pdf [sponsor extracted from bill full text (OCR): memorandum signed 'JAMES NYIKAL', Member of Parliament.]
Source: parliament.go.ke active listing Full text available on the Bill Tracker

The Kenya Medical Research Institute Bill

2025
Source: Pre-2026 bulk import

THE HEALTH(AMENDMENT) BILL,2024

2024
Status: Second Reading · 11 Feb 2026
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-06/THE%20HEALTH%28AMENDMENT%29%20BILL%2C2024.pdf
Source: parliament.go.ke active listing Full text available on the Bill Tracker

The Kenya Institute of Primate Research Bill, 2024

2024
Status: Second Reading · 19 Jun 2025
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-07/THE%20KENYA%20INSTITUTE%20OF%20PRIMATE%20RESEARCH%20BILL%2C%202024.pdf
Source: parliament.go.ke active listing

The Medical Social Workers Bill

2024
Status: Pending at the Committee Stage
Source: Pre-2026 bulk import

Voting Record

5Ayes
4Noes
0Abstain / Spoilt
9Divisions attended

Voting History: 9

Date
Vote
Decision
February 20, 2024
The Affordable Housing Bill, 2023
No
June 25, 2024
Consideration of Report of the Committee of the Whole Finance Bill 2024
No
June 22, 2023
Finance Bill 2023 - 2nd Reading
No
June 20, 2024
Finance Bill 2024 (2nd Reading)
No

Motions

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Petitions

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Statements

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Papers Laid

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