Anthony Kimani Ichung'wah

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, let me also support that particular amendment. As the Chairman has said, this is more towards settlement of pending bills. And many Kenyans, including Members who come from the grain basket of Kenya, especially from the South and North Rift parts, know...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Allow me to take this opportunity to thank Members for the expedient consideration of this Supplementary Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 39 of 2024) . As we said when doing the Second Reading of this Bill, this...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I was saying that because we made a choice, we have to live with the consequences. We chose to forego part of the revenue-raising measures in this financial year. Therefore, the consequences are some of the losses that we have...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. 30th July 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 8 Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA)First, let me begin by appreciating what other Members have said about forgiveness. I commend Hon. Koimburi. We are all men. I say men in the parlance of the Bible,...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This is the usual Thursday Statement on behalf of the House Business Committee (HBC) , pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (a) . The HBC met on Tuesday, 23rd July 2024 to prioritise business for consideration during the...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I was wondering why the House was cheering the Leader of the Minority Party as he walked in. He is also a Member of the House Business Committee. As I was saying, I urge Members to rise to the occasion when...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Junet has put it very well.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) He has put it in layman’s terms, that, indeed, what we are conducting is the requiem mass. After the mass this afternoon, the final internment will be in the State House and the Speaker will convey a Message to His Excellency the President that the...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Chairlady. I beg to move: THAT, the following clauses be deleted as proposed by His Excellency the President. THAT, Clause 3 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 4 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 5 of the Bill be deleted....

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you Hon. Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 27 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 28 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 29 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 30 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 31 of the...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Chair. I beg to move: THAT, Clause 36 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 37 of the Bill be deleted. 25th July 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 17 Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA)THAT, Clause 38 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Chair. I beg to move: THAT, Clause 43 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 44 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 45 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 46 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 47 of the...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Chair. I beg to move: THAT, Clause 50 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 51 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 52 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 53 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 54 of the...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Chairlady. I beg to move: THAT, Clause 63 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 64 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 65 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 66 of the Bill be deleted. THAT, Clause 67 of the...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA)

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Chairlady, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the House its consideration of the President’s recommendations to Finance Bill (National Assembly Bill No.30 of 2024) and its approval thereof without amendments; therefore, deleting all clauses of the Bill. (Question proposed) (Question...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Committee of the whole House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I also request Hon. Silvanus to second. Hon. Osoro.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. I wish to move the amendments to Vote 1024. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. Martha Wangari) : Order Hon. Chairman, it is Vote 1025 regarding National Police Service and not Vote 1024.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: 24th July 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 13 Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA)THAT, the Senate amendments to the Conflict of Interest Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 12 of 2023), be now considered. Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA)

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I think Members are a bit excited by the Communication that you have just made, considering that a number of the nominees are Members of this House. It is premature of us to get excited because we are expected to vet...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) I shall not repeat because you were asked by the Speaker to pay attention.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) I have told you that the Public Officer Ethics Act establishes various commissions that are responsible for overseeing the conflict of interest. Under this Act, the Powers and Privileges Committee of the National Assembly is the responsible Commission under the Act for Members of Parliament,...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Let me thank the few Members who have contributed to this Motion. I want to beg Members to reject the amendments from the Senate. Upon rejection, we will immediately constitute a mediation committee to consider this Bill and make fresh amendments....

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to the Motion on the consideration of the First Supplementary Estimates for the Financial Year 2024/2025. Let me exonerate myself because everything we say here is on record. Hon. Fatuma was referring to...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you for that Communication, Hon. Speaker. We are well guided as per your directions regarding Hon. Koimburi. However, I am a bit concerned because last evening, a gentleman from his office whom I was told is his Constituency Office Manager delivered a copy of...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg for your indulgence because I know Members have just come back from the recess and this is part of the business that came towards the end of the last Session. You remember that many Members have raised concerns on the performance...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I think the issue being raised by the Hon. Leader of the Minority Party is an important matter that we should deal with. That is why I was pleading with my colleagues here to allow him to make his point. This...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon, Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 28 (4) , this House, resolves to alter its Calendar for the Third Session (Regular Sessions) , as adopted on Wednesday 14th February 2024 by varying the period...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Chairlady. Hon. Chairlady Leader of the Majority Party, I can see you are on a point of order. Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) I rise to support that particular amendment. I want to inform the country that this is...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you Hon. Chairlady. I rise to support. Kenyans had expressed their reservations about taxation on bread. The Committee listened and there will be no tax on bread. Kenyans also expressed their reservation on VAT on diaspora remittances, money transfers and all those taxes are...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA)

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 30 (3) (c) , this House resolves to hold a Morning Sitting on Tuesday, 25th June 2024, commencing at 9.30

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I would like to add a fifth point to your four. Being a money Bill in line with Article 114 of the Constitution and our own Standing Orders, all the amendments that Members will be proposing must be shared with the...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you. Let me thank the Leader of Majority Party for raising this particular issue about this letter. I am sorry, it is the Leader of Minority Party. (Laughter) 20th June 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 10 Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA)those issues. Principally, the last...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. It is good that the Leader of Minority Party has raised that issue again. I asked the Inspector-General of the National Police Service in mid-morning why there was a blockade. Firstly, let me set the record straight that there is no...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I was saying there is no Member of Parliament or any parliamentary staff who has not been able to access the precincts of Parliament. The Inspector-General of the National Police Service confirmed to me this mid-morning that there were organised groups...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, we said the other day that respect is earned. You indicated to us that even in this House, we must act with decorum and respect. It could also be said that you have to exhibit maturity in the House to earn your respect....

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (a) , I rise to give the weekly Statement on behalf of the House Business 20th June 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 7 Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA)Committee, which met on Tuesday, 18th June 2024...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I beg to second. Once approved, this Bill sets in motion the process to have a panel to recruit IEBC commissioners. I hope that those who will be nominated by the various nominating bodies will be 20th June 2024 NATIONAL...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 30 (3) (c) , this House resolves to hold a morning sitting on Thursday, 20th June 2024, commencing at 9.30

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Let me thank Hon. Robert for that request for statement. Many concerned people who run security firms have reached out to me. I commit that I will get in touch with the Ministry and give a response by Thursday next week....

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I thank the Whip of the Minority Party for that concern. I also confirm to the House and the country that it is, indeed, true, that a lot of public participation has been done by the Finance and National Planning Committee. (Hon. Peter...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Following the extensive public participation that comes to a close today, I am informed by the Office of the Clerk that the Committee on Finance and National Planning will retreat from tonight until Monday. Hopefully, they will table a report next...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I agree with you that, indeed, the debt waiver for sugarcane farmers was never sanctioned by the Executive. It was sanctioned by this House. Therefore, the Governor of Nyeri was also casting aspersions on our constitutional mandate as the House that approved that...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. As you have guided me, allow me to restrict myself to the issues raised by Hon. Jared Okello without delving much into the issues of whether this was a reality television show or acting and drama. I want to confirm to...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, the information I have is that the Deputy President did not just appear for the photograph; he was driven to the airside with his entire security detail, including the presidential guards from the Recce Squad that guard him. They were adequate, not less...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. (Hon. Duncan Mathenge stood up in his place) Hon. Speaker Order, Hon. Mathenge. Take your seat. Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) The Member for Nyeri Town heard me mention how much they have suffered and would like to say something. Hon....

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I will wind up by echoing what Hon. DMM has said. As national leaders, we should earn our respect. Let us not demean other leaders. Let us not coerce, intimidate, and, more importantly, blackmail anybody. We should not do that to...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I second. (Question proposed)