Anthony Kimani Ichung'wah

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Wanjiku Muhia was not present in the House. I only mentioned Members who shout in funerals and street rallies but are never here to legislate. The Member for Kipipiri was not in attendance and has no understanding of what this Bill entails. She has...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Deputy 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, which met on Tuesday, 7th October 2025, to prioritise business for consideration during the week. On Tuesday,...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I am also nomadic.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) He is doing a good job. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. Martha Wangari) : I assigned him to be under your pupillage. Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) He is simply proposing that Clause 26 be amended as was provided for in the Order Paper and a...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, maybe, I also need to allay the fears of Hon. Oundo, particularly in relation to the IPO he mentioned. He is a well-schooled person and must be aware that in this country, today, unlike in the past when one could simply walk...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. I support this amendment and thank the Committee because, in line with the Mwongozo Code of Governance for State corporations, very many CEOs in many state corporations have had tenures that are beyond three years against the Mwongozo Code of...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move that the House reports its consideration of the Privatisation Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.36 of 2025) , and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) (The House resumed) IN THE HOUSE [The Temporary...

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

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, that is actually the position. If you read the old Clause 10, you realise Clause 10A is just giving some logical flow to the same qualifications. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. Martha Wangari) : Hon. Kasim, are you on this? Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I wanted to support the amendment, but allow me to oppose or rather convince Hon. Oundo to allow us to carry the Committee’s proposal of four years. The medium-term planning of our budget cycle is done every three years. These programmes are...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, Hon. Oundo has a point. However, if you read the provision in Clause 38, it talks about a business and asset valuation. If you are holding some beneficial ownership of shares at the Nairobi Stock Exchange, it is either part of your...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. This is a very good amendment because it creates clarity on where the proceeds will go. Clause 49 had suggested that proceeds from the sale of a public entity be deposited into a special interest-bearing account established for that entity’s...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I want to support that particular amendment. I agree with Hon. Oundo that he is literally covered by the amendment by the Committee. The language in this Bill is very good. I must commend the drafters of this Bill because it says...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to support this particular amendment, especially on the question of valuation, and not just the financial status or financial position of the entity seeking to be privatised. We remember the debates on the Sessional Paper on the Kenya Pipeline IPO...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, Dr Nyikal is a very diligent Chairperson and Member of this House. He was here up to about 7.30 p.m. when he went for that meeting. That is the only reason why Dr Nyikal is not here.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Chairman. Hon. Temporary Speaker, sorry! I was used to the Committee of the whole House addressing the Chairman. Again, the Chairperson of this Committee is engaged in that meeting of chairpersons and, therefore, he is not available. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Fair...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Yes, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I know there is a meeting of the Liaison Committee involving many chairpersons. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Okay. Is your prayer in this matter that it be moved to a date in the future? Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA)...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I, again, beg your indulgence because the Chairperson of this particular Committee and the Chairperson of the Committee on Regional Integration... The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) We will take one Order at a time. Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary, I beg your indulgence to move this debate to tomorrow. We defer this debate to tomorrow.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said Report. I also request Hon. Kirima to second the Motion for agreement with the Report of the Committee of the Whole House. (Hon. Moses Kirima spoke off...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the House its consideration of the Privatisation Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 36 of 2025) , and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) (The House resumed)...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. First, allow me to thank KENCO for that very timely Petition. I must also commend you for committing that particular Petition to the Departmental Committee on Health. The issues that they have raised are very pertinent, and they will be...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I apologise for jumping the gun. As I indicated earlier, several Members have approached me and your office, expressing their wish to file further amendments on the Privatization Bill. Therefore, I invite all Members who wish to file amendments to...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, he requested me to do this for him. I beg to move that the Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill, National Assembly Bill No. 34 of 2025, be now read a Third Time. I also request Hon. (Dr) Nyikal to second.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I saw, at least, three Members led by Hon. Abdul, walking out when you were on your feet. When the Speaker is on their feet, Members should watch their movement. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move that the Virtual Asset Service...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg your indulgence regarding Order No.10 on Committee of the whole House, on the Privatization Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 36 of 2025) . I kindly request that we step this down for today because several Members have approached me about...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. First, allow me to thank KENCO for that very timely Petition. I must also commend you for committing that particular Petition to the Departmental Committee on Health. The issues that they have raised are very pertinent, and they will be...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I apologise for jumping the gun. As I indicated earlier, several Members have approached me and your office, expressing their wish to file further amendments on the Privatization Bill. Therefore, I invite all Members who wish to file amendments to...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, he requested me to do this for him. I beg to move that the Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill, National Assembly Bill No. 34 of 2025, be now read a Third Time. I also request Hon. (Dr) Nyikal to second.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I saw, at least, three Members led by Hon. Abdul, walking out when you were on your feet. When the Speaker is on their feet, Members should watch their movement. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move that the Virtual Asset Service...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg your indulgence regarding Order No.10 on Committee of the whole House, on the Privatization Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 36 of 2025) . I kindly request that we step this down for today because several Members have approached me about...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary 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, which met on Tuesday, 30th September 2025, to prioritise business for consideration during the week....

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) That is okay, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary 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, which met on Tuesday, 30th September 2025, to prioritise business for consideration during the week....

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) That is okay, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I thank Members for this Bill, especially Members of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. Hon. Mboni and the Chairperson have withstood a lot of heat in consideration of this Bill. 2nd October 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 65...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I beg to support this particular amendment. It is good because it is designating the classified roads and ensuring that Kenyans know, for instance, the expressway is a national Government Class A road under the charge of the national Government...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to move that the Privatisation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 36 of 2025) be now read a Second Time. By way of introduction, it is important to note that this is a very critical legislative initiative that presents...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) But what is the point of order? Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, you can also freeze Hon. Otiende’s time because I just need...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, on a light note, ten voices cannot compete with Hon. TJ Kajwang’s voice. Democracy is about numbers. Therefore, the “Ayes” had it because there were more people saying “Ayes” than Hon. Kajwang’ and Hon. (Dr) Nyikal. Hon. Temporary Speaker, allow me to...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. 1st October 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 39 (Loud consultations)

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA)Yes, let me conclude. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The House was to adjourn at exactly Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) I am sorry, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I forgot to look at the time. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) How long will you take?...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) The issue Hon. (Dr) Otiende is raising, and you have alluded to it, is critical to public participation. You have clearly read the provisions of Article 118 of the Constitution. I wanted Hon. (Dr) Otiende to help the House as a senior counsel. When the...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support the Motion on consideration of the Sessional Paper on the initial public offer (IPO) of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited that was moved by the Chair of the Privatisation Committee just before the short recess. A...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to move that the Privatisation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 36 of 2025) be now read a Second Time. By way of introduction, it is important to note that this is a very critical legislative initiative that presents...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) But what is the point of order? Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, you can also freeze Hon. Otiende’s time because I just need...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, on a light note, ten voices cannot compete with Hon. TJ Kajwang’s voice. Democracy is about numbers. Therefore, the “Ayes” had it because there were more people saying “Ayes” than Hon. Kajwang’ and Hon. (Dr) Nyikal. Hon. Temporary Speaker, allow me to...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. 1st October 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 39 (Loud consultations)

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA)Yes, let me conclude. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) The House was to adjourn at exactly Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) I am sorry, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I forgot to look at the time. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) How long will you take?...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) The issue Hon. (Dr) Otiende is raising, and you have alluded to it, is critical to public participation. You have clearly read the provisions of Article 118 of the Constitution. I wanted Hon. (Dr) Otiende to help the House as a senior counsel. When the...

Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support the Motion on consideration of the Sessional Paper on the initial public offer (IPO) of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited that was moved by the Chair of the Privatisation Committee just before the short recess. A...