James Opiyo Wandayi

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, my issue is clearly straightforward. I seek some guidance from you, especially taking into consideration the very clear provisions of our Constitution. This House has a central role in the budget-making process which is not ceremonial. The framers of the Constitution and, indeed,...

Chairperson, Hon. Tongoyo.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM)

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) The issue of the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) which, in my view, is relevant and, perhaps, you can give guidance.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I was just agonising and, perhaps, this is the right time to raise this issue.

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

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Most obliged. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Yes, Hon. Speaker. Let me weigh in a bit. I agree entirely with what Hon. Ichung’wah has said. I am also happy that you have decided that you will give us direction once the task force hands in their report. It is a fact that...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I was asking for permission indirectly. The issues being raised by Hon. Mejjadonk and Hon. Mwenje are very weighty. For instance, Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa counties belong to everybody. When you find yourself staying in Kisumu City, it does not matter where you...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) I have made my point. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Anthony Oluoch, you have one minute.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, as I reply, I plead with you to allow me to donate at least one minute to Hon. Naisula Lesuuda, who has just come back. We welcome her back profusely. I also want to donate one minute to my friend, the Member...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) If I am to engage in argument or… Order! This is a matter of grave concern to the public. You cannot just get away with it like that. You either substantiate your statement on manipulation of the currency or you withdraw that statement. Hon. Opiyo...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Is that the Member for Garissa Township? Is that a new Member? That is why I do not know him well.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, thank you very much for your indulgence. First and foremost, let me thank my colleagues from across the political divide for supporting this Motion almost unanimously. They lent their support to this Motion without exception. All of you who spoke to this...

Hon Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) The Temporary Speaker is anticipating what I want to say. I really like the presentation of my very friend Hon. John Kiarie. He is my very good friend and spoke very eloquently as he always does. However, is he really in order to insinuate that...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) One minute each. Hon. Naisula Lesuuda.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I join you in thanking Members for conducting themselves… (Loud consultations) Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I wish to join you in commending the House for undertaking a seamless voting exercise on this Bill. However, I take...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I join you in thanking Members for conducting themselves… (Loud consultations) Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I wish to join you in commending the House for undertaking a seamless voting exercise on this Bill. However, I take...

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

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Actually, I did not intend to interrupt my good friend and neighbour, Hon. Ochieng’, but I really want to understand whether he is in order to 15th February 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 20 Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM)affordable housing crisis. Is that really conceivable? Can...

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

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Just for good order. This is the best time to raise this issue with you so that we move on the same wavelength. If you look at the Bill that is currently before us, you will notice clearly that on Page 2,133 it has been...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me the first bite of the cherry. Let me start by saying that, of course, this Bill is obviously a response or a reaction to the now very famous High Court ruling of November 2023. We must thank our...

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

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Actually, I did not intend to interrupt my good friend and neighbour, Hon. Ochieng’, but I really want to understand whether he is in order to 15th February 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 20 Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM)affordable housing crisis. Is that really conceivable? Can...

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

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Just for good order. This is the best time to raise this issue with you so that we move on the same wavelength. If you look at the Bill that is currently before us, you will notice clearly that on Page 2,133 it has been...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me the first bite of the cherry. Let me start by saying that, of course, this Bill is obviously a response or a reaction to the now very famous High Court ruling of November 2023. We must thank our...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Ningependa kumweleza Mbunge wa Jomvu, Mhe. Bady Twalib, Fula Ngenge, kwamba nyumba nyingi zimebomolewa hata kule Milimani, Kaunti ya Kakamega, eneo bunge la Lurambi. (Hon. Bady Twalib stood up in his place)

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Vilevile, nyumba zimebomolewa katika Kijiji cha Msambweni, Eno Bunge la Voi. Nilikuwa na nafasi ya kufika mahala hapo, na nikajionea mimi mwenyewe wananchi wakihangaika na kufurushwa kutoka katika nyumba zao. Hata Changamwe, mwenyewe nilizuru mahali pale pamoja na kiongozi wangu, Mhe. Raila Amolo Odinga. Nilisikitika...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) On a point of information.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Ningependa kumweleza Mbunge wa Jomvu, Mhe. Bady Twalib, Fula Ngenge, kwamba nyumba nyingi zimebomolewa hata kule Milimani, Kaunti ya Kakamega, eneo bunge la Lurambi. (Hon. Bady Twalib stood up in his place)

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Vilevile, nyumba zimebomolewa katika Kijiji cha Msambweni, Eno Bunge la Voi. Nilikuwa na nafasi ya kufika mahala hapo, na nikajionea mimi mwenyewe wananchi wakihangaika na kufurushwa kutoka katika nyumba zao. Hata Changamwe, mwenyewe nilizuru mahali pale pamoja na kiongozi wangu, Mhe. Raila Amolo Odinga. Nilisikitika...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) On a point of information.