James Opiyo Wandayi

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. My singular duty now is to do the handover. I had reserved this other aspect for this particular moment. I want to heartily thank the people of Ugunja for having bestowed on me the honour of, indeed, being their...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. My singular duty now is to do the handover. I had reserved this other aspect for this particular moment. I want to heartily thank the people of Ugunja for having bestowed on me the honour of, indeed, being their...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you, very much Hon. Speaker. Hon. Members, allow me, following the Communication by the Hon. Speaker, to say a few things as I hand over the instruments of the Office of the Leader of the Minority Party to the new office holder. My tenure...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Okay. I cannot end without thanking the President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, for granting me this historic opportunity to serve my country as a Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum. I wish to reiterate...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Okay, fine. Hon. Speaker, as I conclude, allow me to thank all my colleagues and Members from both sides of the divide for the immense support and co-operation you have accorded me. I want to assure you that, as I transcend to the Executive, my...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) I refer you to the provisions of Article 93 (2) of the Constitution, very briefly. If you allow me, I will read it: “The National Assembly and the Senate shall perform their respective functions in accordance with this Constitution.” 25th June 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I second. Even though we did not discuss this in the House Business Committee (HBC) , the Leader of the Majority Party has explained to me. I think it is an innocent Motion. Therefore, I second it. As I do so, I am...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker Hon. Wandayi. Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I rise under Article 93 (2) of the Constitution.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker Yes, Hon. Wandayi. Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Of course, I appreciate your communication but you must also take cognisance of the huge number of amendments that have been dropped. It is...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker Yes, Hon. Wandayi. Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Of course, I appreciate your communication but you must also take cognisance of the huge number of amendments that have been dropped. It is...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I hear you and I am happy that we are going to vote verbally. The last time we voted here on Thursday, there was serious confusion. This is because some Members’ voices were not being heard and the media reported wrongly. Today, I...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker Yes, Hon. Wandayi. Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Of course, I appreciate your communication but you must also take cognisance of the huge number of amendments that have been dropped. It is...