Robert Basil

Hon. Robert Basil (Yatta, WDM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I also thank the sponsor of the Bill, the Leader of the Majority Party, Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, for bringing it. As many other Members have said, this is a very important Bill, and I have many reasons for saying so....

Hon. Robert Basil (Yatta, WDM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to contribute to the Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2026/2027. At the outset, this is a fairly decent Budget. I have many reasons for saying so. I will also state some of the flaws...

Hon. Robert Basil (Yatta, WDM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I was actually following the discussion with a lot of happiness and anticipation, and particularly listening to the lawyers and what the other debaters have stated. At the outset, I support this particular Bill because it puts Kenya on the...

Hon. Robert Basil (Yatta, WDM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. At the outset, allow me to extend my condolences to the bereaved families of Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil. It is sad to lose many young people who are so optimistic about life. Today, we are mourning them. I support...

Hon. Robert Basil (Yatta, WDM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I will not take much time. Leader of the Majority Party, I am aware that we need to pass this important Bill. From the outset, I support this amendment Bill which seeks to repeal certain Sections of the parent Act....

Hon. Robert Basil (Yatta, WDM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for allowing me to add my voice to support the establishment of the Kenya-AIST. If I look at the global space, we have the Korea Institute of Advanced Technology in Korea and many other countries that recognise the importance of...

Hon. Robert Basil (Yatta, WDM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for allowing me to contribute to the Supplementary Budget, which is supposed to fund ongoing projects. For example, we are currently constructing a sports academy in my area. A Supplementary Budget is also intended to fund emerging needs, such as...

Hon. Robert Basil (Yatta, WDM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to support the Report. The Commodities Fund is essential. It is meant to support farmers. We are talking about tea, coffee and cotton farmers, among many others, along the agricultural value chain. If you look at the Commodities...

Hon. Robert Basil (Yatta, WDM) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. From the onset, allow me to support the amendment of the Railway Development Levy Fund. Look at Ethiopia, India, China, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. All these countries have a railway development fund. There are benefits to this, and...

Hon. Robert Basil (Yatta, WDM) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) What is your point of order, Hon. Basil? Hon. Robert Basil (Yatta, WDM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, notwithstanding the Resolution of the House regarding limitation of debate, made on 11th February 2026,...

Hon. Robert Basil (Yatta, WDM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. At the outset, I rise to support the Bill. There are specific reasons I support this particular Bill. Countries like South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Brazil, Indonesia, and many other progressive nations have infrastructure funds. If you go to rural areas...