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John Waithaka

National Assembly

John Waithaka

Constituency Kiambu
Party United Democratic Alliance
2022 coalition Kenya Kwanza
Status Elected
Term Sep 2022 – Present
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Activity (last 12 months)

Policy focus

  • Statements57%
  • Security & Defense14%
  • Devolution14%
  • Forestry & Conservation14%

Background

Career & Experience

Member at Mzalendo Saba Saba Party (Started: 8th February 2013)

Current Positions

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

Performance Scorecard

19.2 / 100 overall performance score
Top 52% of the National Assembly Ranked 181 of 348
  • Contributions 62 ↓ below avg 2.9/100
    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 54 ↑ above avg 2.5/100
    House average: 27.6
  • Division participation 7 ↑ above avg 70.0/100
    House average: 6.7
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Committee Membership

Policy areas this member has been most active on — across bills, motions, questions, statements, papers and Hansard contributions.

Parliamentary Activity

John Waithaka has made 5 speeches this year and a total of 91 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Plenary Contribution 3 Jun 2026
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Ministerial Statement STATEMENTS
2 speeches

Hon. John Waithaka (Kiambu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I am sorry for coming in late. Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health regarding measures to forestall the outbreak...

Hon. John Waithaka (Kiambu, UDA) I am well guided, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Statements 3 Jun 2026
4 speeches in 1 contribution
Ministerial Statement STATEMENTS
4 speeches

Hon. John Waithaka (Kiambu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I am sorry for coming in late. Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health regarding measures to forestall the outbreak...

Hon. John Waithaka (Kiambu, UDA) I am well guided, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. John Waithaka (Kiambu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I am sorry for coming in late. Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health regarding measures to forestall the outbreak...

Hon. John Waithaka (Kiambu, UDA) I am well guided, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Plenary Contribution 9 Apr 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. John Waithaka (Kiambu, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the status of investigations into the murder of Ms Bridgit Njoki...
Plenary Contribution 7 Apr 2026
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
2 speeches

Hon. John Waithaka (Kiambu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Energy regarding the potential effects of the ongoing United States/Israel-Iran conflict on the supply and distribution of...

Hon. John Waithaka (Kiambu, UDA) Yes, Hon. Speaker.

Plenary Contribution 26 Feb 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. John Waithaka (Kiambu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Lands regarding erroneous classification of two parcels of land belonging to Mr Stephen Chege as illegal alienated...
Plenary Contribution 24 Feb 2026
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. John Waithaka (Kiambu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning regarding the alleged withdrawal of funds from two ABSA Bank accounts...
Plenary Contribution 2 Dec 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. John Waithaka (Kiambu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I rise to request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Energy, regarding persistent power outages in Lower Gatina Village in Riabai 2nd December 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 19...
Plenary Contribution 6 Nov 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 6th November, 2025 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. John Waithaka (Kiambu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Vice-Chairman has said that the verification process is ongoing, but he has not given a timeline. You have only said that it is in progress without indicating when it will be completed. Hon. Temporary Speaker, the affected subcontractor, Mr...
Plenary Contribution 5 Nov 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. John Waithaka (Kiambu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Lands regarding the demolition of stores in Kiambu town by the Postal Corporation of Kenya. On 10th March 2025, 62 market stores in Kiambu town were demolished...
Plenary Contribution 5 Nov 2025
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 - Morning Sitting

Hon. John Waithaka (Kiambu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Lands regarding the demolition of stores in Kiambu town by the Postal Corporation of Kenya. On 10th March 2025, 62 market stores in Kiambu town were demolished...
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Bills Sponsored

John Waithaka has sponsored 1 bill.

THE NATIONAL ADDRESSING BILL,2025

2025
Status: Introduced / Published · 1 Jul 2025
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-07/THE%20NATIONAL%20ADDRESSING%20BILL%2C2025%20%282%29.pdf
Source: parliament.go.ke active listing Full text available on the Bill Tracker

Voting Record

6Ayes
1Noes
0Abstain / Spoilt
2Absent
7Divisions 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
Absent
8 Oct 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment
Absent
20 Jun 2024
Finance Bill 2024 (2nd Reading)
Yes

Motions

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Questions

Statements

Papers Laid

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