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James Gakuya

National Assembly

James Gakuya

Constituency Embakasi North
Party United Democratic Alliance
2022 coalition Kenya Kwanza
Status Elected
Term Sep 2022 – Present
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Policy focus

  • Employment & Labor33%
  • Basic Education33%
  • Higher Education33%

Biography

James Mwangi Gakuya (born 24 December 1967) is a Kenyan politician serving as the Member of Parliament for Embakasi North Constituency in Nairobi County. He was first elected in the 2013 Kenyan general election and has been re-elected in subsequent elections.

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Current Positions

A member of the 13th Parliament from 8 Sep 2022 to Present

Performance Scorecard

23.4 / 100 overall performance score
Top 26% of the National Assembly Ranked 91 of 348
  • Contributions 27 ↓ below avg 1.3/100
    House average: 105.3
  • Bills 1 ↑ above avg 1.0/100
    House average: 0.8
  • Committees 1 ↓ below avg 2.1/100
    House average: 3.2
  • Initiative 13 ↓ below avg 0.6/100
    House average: 27.6
  • Division participation 9 ↑ above avg 90.0/100
    House average: 6.7
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Committee Membership

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Parliamentary Activity

James Gakuya has made a total of 29 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Plenary Contribution 4 Dec 2024
4 speeches in 1 contribution
committee COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE
4 speeches

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I will leave the mandate to the two tiers or categories of business.

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to reply.

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA) I am concluding, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA) Thank you for the opportunity to reply on this Report regarding the unfair trade practices between foreigners and our local traders. I thank Members of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives who took time to listen to the views of traders, including...
Plenary Contribution 3 Dec 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
committee CONSIDERATION OF REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE COOPERATIVES BILL

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to second the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024. It is an omnibus Bill that is sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party, Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah pursuant to the provisions of Article 118 and Standing...
Plenary Contribution 2 Dec 2024
8 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
8 speeches

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA) I am in, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA) I can see.

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA)My Vice-Chairlady will second.

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Co-operatives on the Inquiry into Alleged Unfair Trade Practices by Foreign Investors in Kenya, laid on the Table of the...

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion. THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Co-operatives on alleged unfair trade practises involving investors in the country, specifically focussing on China Square.

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, the Committee held meetings with various institutions and Government departments including the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, the State Department for Investment Promotion, China Square Retail Company, Anti-Counterfeit Authority and local traders. China Square is a retail company which commenced...

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker. I am moving the Departmental Committee on Trade and Co-operatives Report on…

Plenary Contribution 13 Nov 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. The response is as follows: At the outset, I wish to thank you for giving me this opportunity to respond to a request for a statement by Hon. John Kiarie, Member for Dagoretti South Constituency, regarding the renewal of...
Plenary Contribution 17 Sep 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
Procedural Matter NOTICES OF MOTIONS

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on the budget implementation monitoring for the Financial Year 2022/2023 for the following State Departments:

Basic Education 17 Sep 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House: Report of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on the budget implementation monitoring for the Financial Year 2022/2023 for the following State Departments:

Plenary Contribution 7 Mar 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
Procedural Matter NOTICES OF MOTIONS

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: That, this House adopts the report of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on the inquiry into alleged unfair trade practices by foreign investors in Kenya, laid on the Table of...
Employment & Labor 7 Mar 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
Procedural Matter COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on the inquiry into alleged unfair trade practices by foreign investors in Kenya. Chairperson of the Decentralised Funds Accounts Committee. Go ahead,...
Plenary Contribution 16 Aug 2023
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
2 speeches

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, it is quite unfortunate that up to date we only have Langata Cemetery as the only option for burial for our departed friends. Nairobi County should take this as a priority and appropriate money for this exercise. Enough research should be...

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to contribute to this Motion. I have been an elected Member of Parliament for three consecutive terms. I also served in the City Council of Nairobi, now the Nairobi City County. It is true...
Plenary Contribution 21 Jun 2023
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Wednesday, 21st June, 2023 - Morning Sitting

Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to contribute on the allocation of revenue to our counties. I rise to support. I want to emphasise on what we need from our counties because we transitioned from the former local authorities to...
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Bills Sponsored

James Gakuya has sponsored 1 bill.

THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2023

2023
Status: Second Reading
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2023-04/THE%20PUBLIC%20SERVICE%20COMMISSION%20%28AMENDMENT%29%20BILL%2C%202023.pdf
Source: parliament.go.ke active listing Full text available on the Bill Tracker

Voting Record

6Ayes
3Noes
0Abstain / Spoilt
0Absent
9Divisions attended

Voting History: 9

Date
Vote
Decision
20 Jun 2023
Finance Bill 2023 — 35% top income tax band
No
14 Jun 2023
The Finance Bill, 2023
Yes
1 Dec 2022
Extension Of Sitting Time Until Conclusion Of Business
Yes
1 Jul 2025
The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 4 of 2025
Yes
25 Jun 2024
Consideration of Report of the Committee of the Whole Finance Bill 2024
Yes
22 Jun 2023
Finance Bill 2023 - 2nd Reading
Yes
2 May 2024
CS Linturi Impeachment Motion
No
8 Oct 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment
No
20 Jun 2024
Finance Bill 2024 (2nd Reading)
Yes

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