Anthony Kimani Ichung'wah

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 171 (1) (f) , this House approves the appointment of the following Members to the House Business Committee in addition to those specified under paragraphs (a) , (b)...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. In replying, the House Business Committee is properly and duly constituted, with or without the participation of the four Members of the Azimio Coalition, and it will sit. Hon. Speaker, as the Chairman of the House Business Committee, you will advise...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, as Hon. Members may be aware, this is a very critical Committee. The other Members of the Committee sit there by virtue of their offices. With those few remarks, I beg to move and request Hon. Adan Keynan to second.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 171 (1) (f) , this House approves the appointment of the following Members to the House Business Committee in addition to those specified under paragraphs (a) , (b)...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. In replying, the House Business Committee is properly and duly constituted, with or without the participation of the four Members of the Azimio Coalition, and it will sit. Hon. Speaker, as the Chairman of the House Business Committee, you will advise...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, as Hon. Members may be aware, this is a very critical Committee. The other Members of the Committee sit there by virtue of their offices. With those few remarks, I beg to move and request Hon. Adan Keynan to second.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Bensuda is not used to sitting on this side of the House. We may forgive her. Decisions of the House are decisions of Parliament. That is why a Government Bill moved by the Leader of the Majority Party and enacted...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I welcome Members back to the House after the long recess and join you in thanking them for showing up during the Special Sitting last month. I also take cognisance of the issues before you and the House. Let me start...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Status quo ante, Hon. Speaker. You know I am only an accountant. I am not a lawyer. At least, I know the doctrine of ultra vires because I studied commercial law in accounting studies. (Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah spoke off record)

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) The gentlemen who went to court went there with a total of 34 prayers. Amongst those prayers was a declaration by the court that the Azimio Coalition be declared the majority party and the leader of the Azimio Coalition in Parliament be declared the Leader...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Mine is a point of order on a matter of decorum in the House. I was scrolling my phone on what is going on and I saw Hon. Salasya, the Member for Mumias East, livestreaming the proceedings of the House and...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) In his nomination as Leader of the Minority Party, Hon. Junet Mohammed submitted a letter nominating him, upon election by the Azimio Coalition, as Leader of the Minority Party, signed by a paltry 80 members of the Azimio Coalition. This is actually less than what...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) So that I do not waste much time, you are being called upon to determine something from the status quo ante. The court has annulled your ruling of October. Respect to that court ruling is paramount. You must respect it. In respect of that court...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) The doctrine says that any statute or Act of Parliament that is inconsistent with the Constitution is null and void to the extent of the inconsistency. 11th February 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 24 Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA)We have a beautiful Constitution because it gives...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Bensuda is not used to sitting on this side of the House. We may forgive her. Decisions of the House are decisions of Parliament. That is why a Government Bill moved by the Leader of the Majority Party and enacted...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I welcome Members back to the House after the long recess and join you in thanking them for showing up during the Special Sitting last month. I also take cognisance of the issues before you and the House. Let me start...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Status quo ante, Hon. Speaker. You know I am only an accountant. I am not a lawyer. At least, I know the doctrine of ultra vires because I studied commercial law in accounting studies. (Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah spoke off record)

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) The gentlemen who went to court went there with a total of 34 prayers. Amongst those prayers was a declaration by the court that the Azimio Coalition be declared the majority party and the leader of the Azimio Coalition in Parliament be declared the Leader...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Mine is a point of order on a matter of decorum in the House. I was scrolling my phone on what is going on and I saw Hon. Salasya, the Member for Mumias East, livestreaming the proceedings of the House and...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) In his nomination as Leader of the Minority Party, Hon. Junet Mohammed submitted a letter nominating him, upon election by the Azimio Coalition, as Leader of the Minority Party, signed by a paltry 80 members of the Azimio Coalition. This is actually less than what...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) So that I do not waste much time, you are being called upon to determine something from the status quo ante. The court has annulled your ruling of October. Respect to that court ruling is paramount. You must respect it. In respect of that court...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) The doctrine says that any statute or Act of Parliament that is inconsistent with the Constitution is null and void to the extent of the inconsistency. 11th February 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 24 Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA)We have a beautiful Constitution because it gives...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Bensuda is not used to sitting on this side of the House. We may forgive her. Decisions of the House are decisions of Parliament. That is why a Government Bill moved by the Leader of the Majority Party and enacted...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I welcome Members back to the House after the long recess and join you in thanking them for showing up during the Special Sitting last month. I also take cognisance of the issues before you and the House. Let me start...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Status quo ante, Hon. Speaker. You know I am only an accountant. I am not a lawyer. At least, I know the doctrine of ultra vires because I studied commercial law in accounting studies. (Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah spoke off record)

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) The gentlemen who went to court went there with a total of 34 prayers. Amongst those prayers was a declaration by the court that the Azimio Coalition be declared the majority party and the leader of the Azimio Coalition in Parliament be declared the Leader...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Mine is a point of order on a matter of decorum in the House. I was scrolling my phone on what is going on and I saw Hon. Salasya, the Member for Mumias East, livestreaming the proceedings of the House and...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) In his nomination as Leader of the Minority Party, Hon. Junet Mohammed submitted a letter nominating him, upon election by the Azimio Coalition, as Leader of the Minority Party, signed by a paltry 80 members of the Azimio Coalition. This is actually less than what...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) So that I do not waste much time, you are being called upon to determine something from the status quo ante. The court has annulled your ruling of October. Respect to that court ruling is paramount. You must respect it. In respect of that court...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) The doctrine says that any statute or Act of Parliament that is inconsistent with the Constitution is null and void to the extent of the inconsistency. 11th February 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 24 Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA)We have a beautiful Constitution because it gives...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I hear the Leader of the Minority Party. I am speaking about the nominees on this list who are former governors: Kabogo and Lee Maiyani Kinyanjui. With my knowledge and as a constituent of Kiambu County,and not as a pollster, I am capable...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. First, allow me to take this opportunity to thank all Members for their contributions and support to these nominees who were vetted under your chairmanship. In replying, I have listened to the sentiments of many of the contributors. It is important...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This is a very short Motion. Hon. Speaker, I beg to move: That, the House considers the Senate amendments to the Gambling Control Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.70 of 2023) be now considered. This Bill was passed in this House early...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Dr. Nyikal is a very good medical doctor. Therefore, you are right that he could check if there is any problem with Hon. TJ Kajwang, whom we cannot afford to be without in this House. Dr Nyikal must ensure he is...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House: The 4th Report of the Committee on Appointments on approval hearings of nominees for appointment as cabinet secretaries. Thank you, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following papers on the Table: List of nominees to 62 National Government Constituencies Development Fund committees submitted by the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board—

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bill No.7 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. I also request Hon. Zamzam, the Member for Mombasa County to second.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Unfortunately, it is the Leader of the Minority Party and the Deputy Leader of the Broad- Based Government, Hon. Junet Mohamed. The SRC started on a false note at its inception after the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. I...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. It is probably because I did not say “Happy New Year” to all the Members. Let me take this opportunity to wish a Happy 2025 to all the Members as I welcome them back to this Special Sitting. I also thank...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support this Motion for the approval of the seven nominees to the SRC. If Members go through the curriculum vitaes (CVs) of all the nominees, they will see that many of them have backgrounds in human resource management,...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Committee on Appointments in its Fourth Report on approval hearings of nominees for appointment as Cabinet Secretaries, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday,...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I hear the Leader of the Minority Party. I am speaking about the nominees on this list who are former governors: Kabogo and Lee Maiyani Kinyanjui. With my knowledge and as a constituent of Kiambu County,and not as a pollster, I am capable...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. First, allow me to take this opportunity to thank all Members for their contributions and support to these nominees who were vetted under your chairmanship. In replying, I have listened to the sentiments of many of the contributors. It is important...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This is a very short Motion. Hon. Speaker, I beg to move: That, the House considers the Senate amendments to the Gambling Control Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.70 of 2023) be now considered. This Bill was passed in this House early...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Dr. Nyikal is a very good medical doctor. Therefore, you are right that he could check if there is any problem with Hon. TJ Kajwang, whom we cannot afford to be without in this House. Dr Nyikal must ensure he is...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Unfortunately, it is the Leader of the Minority Party and the Deputy Leader of the Broad- Based Government, Hon. Junet Mohamed. The SRC started on a false note at its inception after the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. I...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. It is probably because I did not say “Happy New Year” to all the Members. Let me take this opportunity to wish a Happy 2025 to all the Members as I welcome them back to this Special Sitting. I also thank...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support this Motion for the approval of the seven nominees to the SRC. If Members go through the curriculum vitaes (CVs) of all the nominees, they will see that many of them have backgrounds in human resource management,...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Committee on Appointments in its Fourth Report on approval hearings of nominees for appointment as Cabinet Secretaries, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday,...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following papers on the Table: List of nominees to 62 National Government Constituencies Development Fund committees submitted by the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board—

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bill No.7 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. I also request Hon. Zamzam, the Member for Mombasa County to second.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House: The 4th Report of the Committee on Appointments on approval hearings of nominees for appointment as cabinet secretaries. Thank you, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following papers on the Table: List of nominees to 62 National Government Constituencies Development Fund committees submitted by the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board—

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bill No.7 of 2023) be now read a Third Time. I also request Hon. Zamzam, the Member for Mombasa County to second.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion: THAT, noting that this House will be proceeding for a long recess from Friday, 6th December 2024 to Monday, 10th February 2025, in accordance with its Calendar, taking cognisance of the implications of the provisions...