James Opiyo Wandayi

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) I would have wanted to say something about the matter that was being canvassed by Hon. John Mbadi, but I am obliged. Thank you.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I did not intend to comment on this.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, let me comment on the Petition on enforced disappearances. That is a very serious issue that goes to the heart of our Bill of Rights as a country. That is a timely Petition in my view. I do not even think the manner...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Standing Order 172 provides that the Committee on Selection shall consist of the Leader of Majority Party who is the Chairperson, 7th March 2023 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 17 Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM)to making changes in the membership of the House Committees, whenever it is...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) I think Hon. Caroli Omondi did not listen to me keenly, because he is now reading Standing Order Nos. 171 and 172 in isolation. I went further to read Standing Order 173, which I want to repeat for record purposes. I can also excuse him...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Standing Order 172 provides that the Committee on Selection shall consist of the Leader of Majority Party who is the Chairperson, 7th March 2023 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 17 Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM)to making changes in the membership of the House Committees, whenever it is...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) I think Hon. Caroli Omondi did not listen to me keenly, because he is now reading Standing Order Nos. 171 and 172 in isolation. I went further to read Standing Order 173, which I want to repeat for record purposes. I can also excuse him...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, let me make a few comments about this Report on the nominee, Hon. Shadrack Mose, whom I know very well. He joined us in the last Parliament. I have got no doubt that he is a good lawyer. He was not known...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunjia, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I agree with you that the mood of the House is fairly clear. That notwithstanding, let me just add one or two words to this debate. This Bill is obviously a matter of, if you ask me, formality. That, for you to give...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I need your guidance on this one. You know, Hon. Ichung’wah is my friend but we are not supposed to impute improper motives on persons who cannot have a chance to defend themselves before this House. We cannot name people or business entities...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunjia, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I agree with you that the mood of the House is fairly clear. That notwithstanding, let me just add one or two words to this debate. This Bill is obviously a matter of, if you ask me, formality. That, for you to give...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I need your guidance on this one. You know, Hon. Ichung’wah is my friend but we are not supposed to impute improper motives on persons who cannot have a chance to defend themselves before this House. We cannot name people or business entities...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Yes, Hon. Speaker. I am definitely interested in making some contribution to this very important Motion. I will start by stating that the reason we get into problems such as the ones we have currently, and which we are seeking to cure by way of...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Yes, Hon. Speaker. I am definitely interested in making some contribution to this very important Motion. I will start by stating that the reason we get into problems such as the ones we have currently, and which we are seeking to cure by way of...