Anthony Kimani Ichung'wah

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Very consistent.

The Temporary Chairman.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move that the House do report its consideration of the Co-operatives Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 7 of 2024) , and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) (The House resumed) IN THE HOUSE...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I want to support. Clause 12 gives the responsibility to the county public service board to appoint such number of technical officers to the office of the county director for co-operatives. The fallacy we find with many of our county governments and...

Hon. Kimani Ichungw’ah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg your indulgence to move a short Procedural Motion. The time now is 5.00 O’clock and the next order of Business is the Committee of the whole House on the Co-operatives Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.7 of 2024) , which is...

Hon. Kimani Ichungw’ah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I thank the Members who have contributed on this Bill. As they have all said, this is a very critical Bill at this time, especially in relation to not just aligning the provisions of the Public Audit Act to the...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I never meant to say lawyers are not truthful. As you have said, and Hon. TJ agrees with you, for a lawyer, one plus one can be anything. But for an accountant, one plus one must be two and it cannot be...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA)

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to second this Motion on GGGI. For the information to the House and in addition to what the Chair-Designate of the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining, Hon. Ngogoyo, Member for Kajiado North has said, Kenya’s letter...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, the Chairman and Vice- Chair are in a coffee engagement at Serena Hotel. I thought they would have been here by now. We may, probably, ask the Chairman to excuse himself from that meeting.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Very consistent.

The Temporary Chairman.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move that the House do report its consideration of the Co-operatives Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 7 of 2024) , and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) (The House resumed) IN THE HOUSE...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I want to support. Clause 12 gives the responsibility to the county public service board to appoint such number of technical officers to the office of the county director for co-operatives. The fallacy we find with many of our county governments and...

Hon. Kimani Ichungw’ah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg your indulgence to move a short Procedural Motion. The time now is 5.00 O’clock and the next order of Business is the Committee of the whole House on the Co-operatives Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.7 of 2024) , which is...

Hon. Kimani Ichungw’ah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I thank the Members who have contributed on this Bill. As they have all said, this is a very critical Bill at this time, especially in relation to not just aligning the provisions of the Public Audit Act to the...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I never meant to say lawyers are not truthful. As you have said, and Hon. TJ agrees with you, for a lawyer, one plus one can be anything. But for an accountant, one plus one must be two and it cannot be...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA)

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to second this Motion on GGGI. For the information to the House and in addition to what the Chair-Designate of the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining, Hon. Ngogoyo, Member for Kajiado North has said, Kenya’s letter...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, the Chairman and Vice- Chair are in a coffee engagement at Serena Hotel. I thought they would have been here by now. We may, probably, ask the Chairman to excuse himself from that meeting.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, it is true what the Majority Whip has said. I accompanied the President to the Catholic Church in Soweto, Embakasi East. When we sat to have a cup of tea with the leadership of that church, they are the ones who sought...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Let me first thank Hon. Junet for raising this issue. At times, we are afraid to speak for ourselves because we will be seen to be fighting the church or religious leaders. Let me thank Hon. Junet because he has...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, thank you for that reminder. We are prioritising this business, and Hon. Waluke and Member for Kanduyi, there is a Sitting tomorrow at 9.30 a.m. and we expect you to be there to represent the people of Bungoma. As Hon. Speaker has indicated,...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I was hoping it was on my Statement. I have viewed the clip. I do not know whether the gentleman on the clip is an actual religious leader or just draped in Islamic religious clothing, but what he was saying is...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to support the Start-up Bill. Let me begin by thanking Hon. Mayaka and another Senator, who are the co-sponsors of this Bill that came from the Senate. Hon. Irene, this is the way to go because you are...

Senator Crystal Asige. Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Senator Crystal Asige. I do not know her but, when I read the Bill, I got her name. I have never put a face on her. (Hon. Catherine Omanyo spoke off the record) Hon. Catherine Omanyo has told me she is physically...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) I have been informed that she comes from Mombasa County. The people of Mombasa County should watch and see what Senator Asige is doing not only for them, but also for millions of young men and women in this country. I conclude by saying that,...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, thank you for that reminder. We are prioritising this business, and Hon. Waluke and Member for Kanduyi, there is a Sitting tomorrow at 9.30 a.m. and we expect you to be there to represent the people of Bungoma. As Hon. Speaker has indicated,...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I was hoping it was on my Statement. I have viewed the clip. I do not know whether the gentleman on the clip is an actual religious leader or just draped in Islamic religious clothing, but what he was saying is...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to support the Start-up Bill. Let me begin by thanking Hon. Mayaka and another Senator, who are the co-sponsors of this Bill that came from the Senate. Hon. Irene, this is the way to go because you are...

Senator Crystal Asige. Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Senator Crystal Asige. I do not know her but, when I read the Bill, I got her name. I have never put a face on her. (Hon. Catherine Omanyo spoke off the record) Hon. Catherine Omanyo has told me she is physically...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) I have been informed that she comes from Mombasa County. The people of Mombasa County should watch and see what Senator Asige is doing not only for them, but also for millions of young men and women in this country. I conclude by saying that,...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, it is true what the Majority Whip has said. I accompanied the President to the Catholic Church in Soweto, Embakasi East. When we sat to have a cup of tea with the leadership of that church, they are the ones who sought...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Let me first thank Hon. Junet for raising this issue. At times, we are afraid to speak for ourselves because we will be seen to be fighting the church or religious leaders. Let me thank Hon. Junet because he has...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 48 of 2024) , be now read a Third Time. I also request Hon. Beatrice Elachi, Member for Dagoretti North, to second.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the Public Finance Management (Amendment) (No.3) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2024) , be now read a Third Time. I request Hon. Junet Mohamed, the Leader of the Minority Party, to second.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the Public Finance Management (Amendment) (No.4) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 45 of 2024) , be now read a Third Time. I also request Hon. Major Bashir to second.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to reply. Picking up from what Hon. Melly was saying, it is indeed true that there were issues with the transfer of assets and liabilities even at the time of the local government authorities. This Bill indeed addresses...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to reply. Allow me to appreciate all the contributions made. To an extent, I agree with Hon. Oundo on the question of pending bills. It is important that we settle all our pending bills. Hon. Oundo knows that...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to second this Bill. Since the Chairman of the Committee has articulated its provisions and the real intent, allow me to thank the Committee for having adopted this Bill as a Committee Bill. It indeed addresses very critical...

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. Kimani Kuria to second the Motion for agreement with the report of the Committee of the whole House.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. In just a minute as I had requested in the interest of time, I support this Bill. I thank Hon. Oundo because the Land Control Boards are centres of corruption in all our sub-counties and county headquarters. The Deputy County...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, with your indulgence, I know this should have come at the beginning of the debate on this Bill. Kindly allow us to contribute for at least three to five minutes maximum to allow Hon. Oundo time to reply, considering the time factor....

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg your indulgence to drop this Special Motion under Order No.10 on Consideration of Nominees for Appointment to the Salaries and Renumeration Commission for reasons I had discussed with you. I will stand it down to some time until next week when...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to second this Public Finance Management (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2024) . As the title stipulates, the Bill principally amends the Public Finance Management Act to actualise the provisions of Article 187...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) I will reply in one minute.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Public Finance Management (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill (National Assembly Bill no. 45 of 2024) be now read a Second Time. This is a very short Bill amending the Public Finance Management Act around the issues of...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Unclaimed Financial Assets (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.15 of

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

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that this House do agree with the Report of the Committee of the whole House on its consideration of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 11 of 2024) . I also request Hon....

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I cannot donate time to somebody who walks into the House at 8.30 p.m. and he has not been there from 2.30

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the House its consideration of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 11 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed) The...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move that the House reports its consideration of the Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 35 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) (The House resumed) IN...

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) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to reply. Picking up from what Hon. Melly was saying, it is indeed true that there were issues with the transfer of assets and liabilities even at the time of the local government authorities. This Bill indeed addresses...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to reply. Allow me to appreciate all the contributions made. To an extent, I agree with Hon. Oundo on the question of pending bills. It is important that we settle all our pending bills. Hon. Oundo knows that...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to second this Bill. Since the Chairman of the Committee has articulated its provisions and the real intent, allow me to thank the Committee for having adopted this Bill as a Committee Bill. It indeed addresses very critical...

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. Kimani Kuria to second the Motion for agreement with the report of the Committee of the whole House.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. In just a minute as I had requested in the interest of time, I support this Bill. I thank Hon. Oundo because the Land Control Boards are centres of corruption in all our sub-counties and county headquarters. The Deputy County...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, with your indulgence, I know this should have come at the beginning of the debate on this Bill. Kindly allow us to contribute for at least three to five minutes maximum to allow Hon. Oundo time to reply, considering the time factor....

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg your indulgence to drop this Special Motion under Order No.10 on Consideration of Nominees for Appointment to the Salaries and Renumeration Commission for reasons I had discussed with you. I will stand it down to some time until next week when...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to second this Public Finance Management (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2024) . As the title stipulates, the Bill principally amends the Public Finance Management Act to actualise the provisions of Article 187...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) I will reply in one minute.

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Public Finance Management (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill (National Assembly Bill no. 45 of 2024) be now read a Second Time. This is a very short Bill amending the Public Finance Management Act around the issues of...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the Unclaimed Financial Assets (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.15 of

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

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that this House do agree with the Report of the Committee of the whole House on its consideration of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 11 of 2024) . I also request Hon....

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I cannot donate time to somebody who walks into the House at 8.30 p.m. and he has not been there from 2.30

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the House its consideration of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 11 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed) The...

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move that the House reports its consideration of the Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 35 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) (The House resumed) IN...

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) Thank you, Hon Temporary Chairlady. I am sorry, I am used to you chairing the Committee of the whole House. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I rise to support the nomination of Hon. Rehema Jaldesa as the Chairperson of NGEC....

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

Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I rise on a point of order because of this issue. I am from Kiambu County, and I am a very good supporter of women leaders. I would not condone the kind of talk that I heard from that particular MCA, who...