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Opiyo Wandayi

Constituency Ugunja

Party Orange Democratic Movement

2022 coalition Azimio la Umoja One Kenya

Status Elected

Term Sep 2022 – Aug 2024

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Policy focus

Governance & Democracy52%
Budget & Finance13%
Devolution12%
Trade & Commerce10%
Economic Affairs8%
Infrastructure & Transport5%

Overview Topics 4 Contributions Voting Record Bills 0 Committees Motions 20 Petitions 0 Questions 3 Statements 0 Papers Laid 0 Declarations & Gazette

Biography

James Opiyo Wandayi MGH, CBS (born 22 June 1972) is an agricultural and development economist and Kenyan politician currently serving as the Cabinet secretary of Energy and Petroleum.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Current Positions

A member of the 13th Parliament from 8 Sep 2022 to 7 Aug 2024

Performance Scorecard

15.8 / 100 overall performance score

Top 76% of the National Assembly Ranked 265 of 348

Contributions 409 ↑ above avg 19.2/100

House average: 105.3
Bills 0 ↓ below avg 0.0/100

House average: 0.8
Committees 0 ↓ below avg 0.0/100

House average: 3.2
Initiative 3 ↓ below avg 0.1/100

House average: 27.6
Division participation 4 ↓ below avg 40.0/100

House average: 6.7

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Committee Membership

Opiyo Wandayi is not a member of any committee.

Topics this member is active on

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

Governance & Democracy 2 2 motion
Justice & Human Rights 1 1 motion
Anti-Corruption 2 2 hansard_contribution
Devolution 1 1 hansard_contribution

Parliamentary Activity

Opiyo Wandayi has made a total of 600 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Plenary Contribution 7 Aug 2024

3 speeches in 1 contribution

committee COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

3 speeches

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) 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...

Governance & Democracy 7 Aug 2024

1 speech in 1 contribution

General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

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...

Plenary Contribution 25 Jun 2024

1 speech in 1 contribution

committee COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

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...

Plenary Contribution 25 Jun 2024

1 speech in 1 contribution

Plenary Session Tuesday, 25th June, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

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.

Plenary Contribution 25 Jun 2024

1 speech in 1 contribution

Plenary Session Tuesday, 25th June, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

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...

Plenary Contribution 25 Jun 2024

1 speech in 1 contribution

Plenary Session Tuesday, 25th June, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

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...

Budget & Finance 25 Jun 2024

1 speech in 1 contribution

General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

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...

Plenary Contribution 20 Jun 2024

2 speeches in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

2 speeches

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I consider the matter of the IEBC crucial. We cannot afford to delay it any further. Let us proceed in the manner proposed by the Hon. Leader of the Majority Party. I second.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I have an issue that I need to raise now before we proceed with the debate that was going on yesterday. My attention has been drawn to a letter dated 19th June purportedly emanating from the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic...

Plenary Contribution 20 Jun 2024

1 speech in 1 contribution

Plenary Session Thursday, 20th June, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, it is indeed, with an extremely heavy heart that I have to address you again this afternoon. If you recall, this morning I rose to plead with you to give directives to whoever is concerned to remove the blockade that is around Parliament....

Plenary Contribution 20 Jun 2024

1 speech in 1 contribution

Plenary Session Thursday, 20th June, 2024 - Morning Sitting

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker Hon. Wandayi. Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you very much for your guidance, Hon. Speaker. So far, so good. However, we are facing some challenges and I would like to seek your guidance on this....

Bills Sponsored

Opiyo Wandayi has not sponsored any Bill.

Voting Record

2Ayes

2Noes

0Abstain / Spoilt

0Absent

4Divisions attended

All Ayes 2 Noes 2 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Voting History: 4

Date

Vote

Decision

25 Jun 2024

Consideration of Report of the Committee of the Whole Finance Bill 2024

22 Jun 2023

Finance Bill 2023 - 2nd Reading

2 May 2024

CS Linturi Impeachment Motion

Yes

8 Oct 2024

Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment

Yes

Motions

Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 28(4), this House, resolves to alter its Calendar for the Third Session (Regular Sessions), as adopted on Wednesday, 14th February 2024 by varying the… 25 Jun 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 30(3)(c), this House resolves to hold a Morning Sitting on Tuesday, 25th June 2024, commencing at 9.30 am for purposes of considering priority business 20 Jun 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 30(3)(c), this House resolves to hold a Morning Sitting on Thursday, 20th June 2024, commencing at 9.30 am for purposes of considering priority business 18 Jun 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 30(3)(a), this House orders that, should the time appointed for adjournment of the House be reached before conclusion of business under Order No. 10… 6 Jun 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
In furtherance of the resolution of the House passed today 2nd May 2024 on the Special Motion for the dismissal of Hon. Franklin Mithika Linturi as the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock… 2 May 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 30(3)(c), this House resolves to hold a Morning Sitting on Thursday, 2nd May 2024, commencing at 10.00am for purposes of considering priority Business… 30 Apr 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 171(1)(f), this House approves the appointment of the following Members to the House Business Committee in addition to those specified under paragraphs… 13 Feb 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
This House resolves to exempt the business appearing as Order Nos. 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 in today’s Order Paper from the provisions of Standing Order 40(3), being a Wednesday Morning, a day… 6 Dec 2023 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
AWARE THAT, the National Dialogue Committee was established by Parliament through a Resolution passed by the National Assembly and Senate on 16th August 2023 and 29th August 2023 respectively 17 Oct 2023 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
AWARE THAT Article 1(1) of the Constitution provides that all sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya and shall be exercised only in accordance with the Constitution 15 Aug 2023 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 28(4), this House, resolves to alter its Calendar for the Second Session (Regular Sessions), as adopted on Wednesday, 15th February 2023 by varying the… 27 Jun 2023 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
This House adopts the Report of the National Dialogue Committee, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 7th December 2023 14 Feb 2023 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
Pursuant to the provisions of the Standing Order 175, this House approves the appointment of Members to the respective Committees of the House as specified in the schedule of the Supplementary Order… 27 Oct 2022 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
The East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) is established under Article 9 of the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community as one of the key organs and institutions of the Community… 13 Oct 2022 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders that each speech in a debate on any Motion, including a Special Motion be limited in the following manner 12 Oct 2022 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗

Petitions

No petitions recorded yet.

Questions

Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) provide an update on the status of security along all the borders of the country and what specific measures are implemented by the Ministry to safeguard the border areas prone to attacks? (ii) provide a detailed report on the recent surge of Al- Shabaab terror attacks in the country, including the number of incidents, casualties, and state the actions by the government to fortify border security with Somalia and prevent the entry of Al-Shabaab militants into the to Cabinet Secretary for Defence 4 Aug 2023 Deferred Source ↗
Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) explain the strategic measures that the National Treasury has put in place to address the ever- recurring challenge of delayed disbursement of funds to counties as well as delayed payment of salaries for civil servants taking into account the Country’s high debt financing and borrowing constraints? (ii) confirm and explain the existence of an emerging ‘shadow banking system’ that is tantamount to economic sabotage consisting of well-connected lenders, brokers an to Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury & Economic Planning 26 Jun 2023 Pending Source ↗
Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) provide an explanation for the recent surge in cost of excise stamps, despite the fact that the SICPA Security Solutions contract for the Excisable Goods Management System (EGMS) expired last year and the equipment is now entirely owned by the Kenya Revenue Authority? (ii) provide an explanation for the proliferation of counterfeit goods and the resultant loss of revenue to the Government thereof, despite the implementation of the EGMS, and the measures that hav to Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning 14 Mar 2023 Pending Source ↗

Statements

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Papers Laid

No papers laid recorded yet.

Declarations of Interest

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