Anthony Kimani Ichung'wah

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. From what I have heard from the Prime Cabinet Secretary, there are a number of measures that the Government has already taken. I appreciate what he has said that we have had the lowest maize production levels in the last 10...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. As the Prime Cabinet Secretary said, we experienced the worst drought in almost 40 years and the lowest harvest of maize in the last 10 years. As much as we appreciate what he has said that non- traditional ASAL counties like...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table:

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this Report on the appointment of the auditor of the Auditor-General. Indeed, the question has been raised as to who audits the Auditor-General. In parliamentary democracies like ours, it is this House of Parliament that should...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) It is like there is a point of order from Hon. John Mbadi.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. The former Leader of the Minority Party was wondering why I was welcoming his point of order, but I am a man who adheres to rules and procedures. As the Speaker has severally advised us, I know that when a...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, let me again graciously welcome the sentiments by the Leader of the Minority Party. He is the immediate former Chairman of PAC. The current Chairman of PAC is the immediate former Leader of the Minority Party. Therefore, it is about swapped roles,...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Hon. Deputy Speaker Yes, what is your point of order? Proceed, if Hon. John Mbadi has finished. Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) You know, I have been very kind to Hon. John Mbadi when he stood on a point of order. Protect me from the shouting by the Member for Budalang’i. I know it is raining but he must know since the regime of Mwai Kibaki, the...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) On a point of order. Hon. Deputy Speaker Hon. Leader of the Majority Party, what is your point of order? Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I raised a substantive point of order on imputing improper motive on a matter I had raised....

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, if you listen carefully he said it and I would beg that you order the HANSARD to be printed and tabled before this House tomorrow. If he never said it, then it will rest there. Otherwise, if he said it and from...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to support this Adjournment Motion by Hon. Owen Baya, who hails from Kilifi County. I implore other Members that just like Hon. Ken Chonga has said, this is not the opportunity to point fingers at each other. It...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (a) , I rise to give a statement on behalf of 20th April 2023 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 6 Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA)the House Business Committee (HBC), which met on Tuesday,...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Allow me to thank the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) under the chairmanship of Hon. 20th April 2023 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 10 Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA)Murugara George alias Sir. George for being very committed to the vetting process...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I did not want to interrupt Hon. Millie, especially when she mentioned me and photographs. She knows that we do not take photos. Hon. Millie knows. We have no time for photographs. Hon. Millie Odhiambo and I have been around...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for that Communication. As you have indicated, as leaders, we have a duty to resolve all issues that are of concern to the people that we represent. As you have said, it is indeed true that His Excellency the President and...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) He still has time. Hon Speaker, Hon. Robert Mbui is a seasoned parliamentarian and a very good one, and I sympathise with him because he is likely to be the next victim. And being a seasoned parliamentarian, he knows that he cannot impute improper motive...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I am actually informed that she is Hon. Catherine Omanyo, Member for Busia County. With all due respect, I withdraw. (Hon. Raphael Wanjala spoke off-record)

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I know the Member for Budalang’i is also from the County of Busia. It might be him encouraging Hon. Catherine Omanyo to interrupt other Members, including her own Leader when she is speaking on the Floor of the House. I just want to...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) I was just saying that because she has this penchant of just shouting from her seat. There is an intervention button she can use if she desires to say something. She must not learn from the Member for Budalang’i. Hon. Robert Mbui imputed an improper...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Let me also have my say on this matter as much as it relates to the other Coalition. You are aware that we are one House irrespective of what coalition we support. I draw your attention to some of the issues...

Intellectual property rights. Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Even as you claim the intellectual property rights to the “noisy and messy” phrase, I invite you to not allow this process to be noisy and messy. I invite you to protect the individual rights of Hon. Sabina Chege as a Member...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Sabina Chege comes from a county that neighbours my county.

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I prefer to ignore Hon. Wanjala as usual. Women’s rights must be protected. In conclusion, I must make full disclosure. I will disclose the sacrifices that Hon. Sabina Chege made during the campaigns for the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Alliance. I had occasion...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA)

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. (Hon. Zamzam Mohammed spoke off-record)

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Mhe. Spika, nitajitahidi kuzungumza kwa lugha ya Kiswahili hata kama sio sanifu kama ya Mama Mhe. Zamzam. Mhe. Zamzam amenukuu... (Kicheko) Amenitaja kama Kiongozi wa Chama cha Waliowengi. Amesema kuwa tumemtongoza mwanamke hadi akatoka kwa ndoa yake na tunamdanganya. Unajua mke wangu huwa anaangalia haya...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: 13th April 2023 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 21 STATEMENTS BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK 17TH TO 21ST APRIL 2023

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (a) , I rise to give the following Statement on behalf of the House Business Committee (HBC) , which met on Tuesday, 11th April 2023 to prioritise the business for consideration during the coming...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I commend the Cabinet Secretary for being the first Cabinet Secretary to appear in this Session. The House will appreciate that part of the reason we wanted cabinet secretaries to appear before the House 12th April 2023 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 16...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Allow me, on behalf of the people of Kikuyu and all of us to convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Kulow. I take this opportunity to thank all the Members who had the opportunity to attend the...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. My apologies. I was walking to consult with Hon. Atandi, who was protesting your assertion that I am available to second the Motion by the Leader of the Minority Party. I want to confirm that, indeed, I am ready to second...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I will be very brief. I rise to support this Report. We have had this Report in this House from the 12th Parliament. As the Chairman indicated, the previous Committee in the 12th Parliament had done most of the work....

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Hon. Mbui! The Leader of the Majority Party, what is your point of order? Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Hon. Robert had done very well...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, the entire country is watching us. The Motion that has been brought by the Leader of the Minority Party is very important. The issues that we are deliberating on are those that Kenyans elected us to come and transact. They are of...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, Standing Order 91 on statements of fact, Hon. John Mbadi has just asserted that the CASs positions are unconstitutional. I do not know if he could be alluding to the case that was in court. He knows the judgement to that particular...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Allow me to also congratulate the Leader of the Minority Party for bringing this Motion. I, indeed, encourage him and his colleagues on the Minority side that this is the way to do it. When you have matters that are...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I want to tell my brother I am not demonising street action. I am demonising violence, anarchy, and looting of supermarkets by mobs. I want to encourage that as much as we are saying that we are in a problem,...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, we are a House of rules. Hon. Pukose rose on Standing Order 91 and asked the Member to substantiate, but she has not substantiated. I am not raising this just because of Hon. Zamzam; it has become a habit that Members say...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. On my behalf and the people of Kikuyu Constituency, allow me to welcome members of the East Africa Women’s League to the National Assembly and laud them for the great work they have done to fight for women’s voting rights in...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the House:

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise under Standing Order 44 (2) (a) to make a Statement on behalf of the House Business Committee which met on Tuesday, 21st March 2023 to prioritise the business for consideration during the week. Allow me to commend the leadership...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise under Standing Order 85 on anticipation of debates. We are a House of procedure and rules. There are two minor issues that I have noted that are good to apprise Members on for the good of housekeeping. One is...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, JP) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) Leader of the Majority Party, what is out of order? Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, JP) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I am sorry to interrupt the Chair of the NG-CDF Committee, who...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) You know Hon. Temporary Speaker, Hon. Nyikal knows because he has been in the Government that Standing Order No. 87 (3) , says: “It shall be out of order to use offensive or insulting language, whether in respect of Members of the House or other...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, on a point of order.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for your guidance. What you have said is true. Standing Order 33 (4) says, “No Member speaking on a matter under this Standing Order shall speak for more than five minutes without the leave of the House, except that the...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I do not want to spend a lot of time. I will try to work within the five minutes. It is indeed true that this country is suffering because of these demonstrations. It is also true that the Constitution allows...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) I am within the five minutes, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I hope you replenish the one minute wasted on the unnecessary things. The Member for Nyando sat in this House in the 12th Parliament when the Act to establish IEBC Panel was passed. It is true it was authored under the Handshake...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, you know I would not rise on a frivolous point. I rise on Standing Order No. 87. Protect me from Hon. Rozaah Buyu. I think she has listened to what Hon. Nyikal has said. Standing Order No. 87 (2) says that it...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I have listened keenly to the Member for Laikipia North. She purports that President Uhuru Kenyatta has been accused 22nd March 2023 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 36 Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA)of being the sponsor of demonstrations. I referred to a sponsor in my...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) He is not sure whether he is a man or woman. (Laughter)

Hon. Kimani Ichungw’ah (Kikuyu, UDA) On a point of order.

Hon. Kimani Ichungw’ah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I empathise with Hon. Rozaah Buyu. We cannot use the Floor of this House to whip up emotions. It is a fact that a student of Maseno University was shot dead. It is also a fact, as has been reported, that the...

Hon. Kimani Ichungw’ah (Kikuyu, UDA) What is out of order is when a Member rises in his place and purports to be speaking facts…

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, first of all, let me thank you for protecting me because Hon. Millie was on the verge of discussing me without a substantive Motion. However, more importantly, maybe, she was not listening to what I said. If you listened to what I...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. You need to direct the Clerk’s Office to repair some of these seats! That is because they will tear our clothes. I rise to support this Division of Revenue Bill. As many Members have said, there is nothing much in this...