Robert Gichimu Githinji

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, JP) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support. One of the issues coming out very clearly in this Bill shows there will be a clear distinction between the SACCOs that are under the ambit and jurisdiction of SASRA and other SACCOs that will...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, JP) On a point of order, Hon. Chairman.

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, JP) Hon. Chairman, my concern is on 9 (1) (f) and (g) , where the Committee proposes amendments to include one person nominated by the Council of Governors and three members appointed by the CS. This one erodes the independence of that board.

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, JP) Sorry, Hon. Chairman. I stand guided. I have yesterday’s Order Paper.

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, JP) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I do stand to support the amendment by the Chair of the Committee. The proposal in the Bill would have made the Academic Council a judge in their own case, because you cannot ask them whether you need to...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, JP) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman.

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, JP) Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, on all other previous amendments, the Chair has always been giving the Committee the first chance so that if the amendments by the Committee are not carried, then any other person who has their amendments can move their amendments and they...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, JP) I am opposing.

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, JP) Thank you, Hon. Chairman. I rise to oppose that amendment. This is because it goes against the spirit of the Mwongozo code, which has been the guidance of most of the amendments. Actually, it also seeks to abdicate the role of the company secretary and...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, JP) Yes. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I would also like to make my contribution in support of the Urban Areas and Cities (Amendment) Bill. This Bill comes at the right time in realignment of the county governments with the Constitution. The county governments have...