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Gonzi Rai
Biography
Gonzi Samuel Rai is a Kenyan politician and a former member of Kenyan parliament from Kinango Constituency in Kwale County. He was first elected to the parliament in 1992 on the ticket of Kenya African National Union (KANU), and 2002 and 2007 on the ticket of Forum for the Restoration of Democracy–People (FORD-People) and won the election on the ticket of The National Alliance (TNA) in the 2013 parliamentary election. His legislative interest focuses on defence, security and public accounts.
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Current Positions
A member of the 13th Parliament from 8 Sep 2022 to Present
Performance Scorecard
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Contributions 63 ↓ below avg 3.0/100House average: 105.3
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Bills 0 ↓ below avg 0.0/100House average: 0.8
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Committees 2 ↓ below avg 4.3/100House average: 3.2
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Initiative 25 ↓ below avg 1.2/100House average: 27.6
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Division participation 7 ↑ above avg 70.0/100House average: 6.7
Committee Membership
- A member of the Energy committee.
- A member of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges committee.
Committee reports 8
Reports produced by Gonzi Rai's committees.
- Report On Consideration Of The Energy (amendment) Bill (senate Bill No. 42 Of 2023) Energy · Mar 2026
- Report On Consideration Of The Field Development Plan And Product Sharing Contracts For Blocks T6 And T7 In South Lokichar Basin Energy · Feb 2026
- Report On Inquiry Into The Matter Of The Reduction Of Electricity Costs In The Country Energy · Nov 2025
- Report On Consideration Of Sessional Paper No. 2 Of 2025 On Proposed Privatization Of Kenya Pipeline Company (kpc) Limited Energy · Aug 2025
- Report Of Dc On Energy On The Inquiry Into The Matter Of The Reduction Of Electricity Costs In The Country Energy · Nov 2024
- Report On The Budget Implementation Monitoring For Fy 2022/2023 For The State Department Of Energy And Petroleum Energy · Feb 2024
- Report Of The Committee On Energy On Statute Law (miscellaneous Amendment) Bill 2022 Energy · Apr 2023
- Report On The Approval Hearing Of The Two Nominees For Appointment As Principal Secretary, State Department For Energy And Petro Energy · Dec 2022
Topics this member is active on
Policy areas this member has been most active on — across bills, motions, questions, statements, papers and Hansard contributions.
- Lands & Physical Planning 1 1 question
- Water & Sanitation 1 1 statement
- Anti-Corruption 1 1 hansard_contribution
Parliamentary Activity
Gonzi Rai has made 24 speeches last year and a total of 80 speeches in the 13th Parliament.
Bills Sponsored
Gonzi Rai has not sponsored any Bill.
Voting Record
Voting History: 9
Motions
No motions recorded yet.
Petitions
No petitions recorded yet.
Questions
- Could the Attorney General: - (i) explain the circumstances that led to the withdrawal of Misc. Application No. E028/2022, the unconditional release of both the suspects and exhibits KAY 055 F, Ford Ranger KCZ 469 A and Toyota Hilux KDB 838P through the OCS Samburu? (ii) explain why other exhibits including 5 sledge hammers, 3 mattocks, 1 panga, 1 spade and 2 iron sheets were not released as well? (iii) tender a report of the investigations by DCI into the transfer of Misc. Application N0. E038/ to Attorney General Pending Source ↗
- Could the Cabinet Secretary provide the status on the delayed pension payment of Mr. Salim Mndalu Ndegwa who was a teacher at Nzovuni Primary School up to 30th June 2022 when he was put on compulsory retirement? to Cabinet Secretary for Education Pending Source ↗
- Could the Cabinet Secretary- (i) state the current condition of Kinango/Mariakani road (C107) and the impact of the recent rains on its deterioration, particularly the drift connecting the road? (ii) explain the immediate measures the government is taking to prevent further deterioration of the road and restore its usability for motorists? (iii) outline both short-term and long-term interventions, including any placed collaborations with other agencies, to provide a lasting solution for repair a to Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport 23 Jul 2025 Answered Source ↗
- Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) enumerate measures being taken by the Ministry to contain elephants that have been roaming within the farmlands of Kazamoyo, Chanzou, Mwarufesa, Chengoni, Mgamani, Dokata, Mgalani, Kilibasi, Busho, Kanyaka, Vigurungani, Nyango, Mbita, Kideri and Maendeleo in Kinango Constituency? (ii) clarify whether there will be any compensation for persons injured and farmers whose crops have been destroyed as a result of the elephants’ invasion? to Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife 19 Mar 2024 Pending Source ↗
- Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why Civil Servants in Kinango Constituency are not eligible for hardship allowance like teachers in the same Constituency and what steps the Government is taking to address this concern by civil servants? to Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management 4 Mar 2024 Pending Source ↗
- Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) explain why a contingent of officers from the General Services Unit (GSU) was deployed to the Kazamoyo village in Kwale County on 26th July 2023 to invade and terrorize villagers living on a disputed piece of land within the village, leading to eight people including a minor being seriously injured? (ii) clarify the motives behind the said invasion and further explain why the authorities opted to deploy GSU Officers for the operation instead of relying on police to Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration 29 Feb 2024 Pending Source ↗
- Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why civil servants in Kinango Constituency are not eligible for hardship allowance like teachers in the same Constituency and what steps the Government is taking to address this concern by civil servants? to Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection 2 Aug 2023 Pending Source ↗
- Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) explain measures that the Government is undertaking to cushion elderly persons in the country pending the resumption of the Inua Jamii Programme? (ii) explain when and how the Government is planning to resume fresh registration of elderly persons under the Inua Jamii Programme noting that the registration exercise stalled in 2016? to Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection 2 Aug 2023 Answered Source ↗
- Could the Cabinet Secretary: (i) explain why Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) issued demolition notices against the Mackinon Road Trading Centre buildings approved by the Kwale County Government in 2020 and constructed away from the Mombasa – Nairobi Highway (A109) road reserve as clearly depicted on the approved map of the Highway? (ii) explain why the owners of the buildings purportedly earmarked for demolition by KeNHA were not involved prior to the issuance of the demolition notices to Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport 26 Jun 2023 Pending Source ↗
- (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details of the ownership of Taru Ranch and confirm whether the parcel of land is validly registered? (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary explain why there was a grant of extension of lease of Taru Ranch without the necessary stakeholder approvals required before such grant is given? (iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider taking appropriate interventions through the Lands Registrar, Kwale County to undertake investigations into the new title number CR66309 to Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development 16 Mar 2023 Pending Source ↗
Statements
- Request for Statement on Certified Report request 19 Nov 2025
- the ownership status of land parcel number LR No.14210, registered under Kenya Triangle Limited in Puma Ward, Kwale County request 19 Nov 2025
- Request for statement on abduction of Mr Charo Mae request 30 Jul 2025
- the disappearance of Mr Charo Mae Karisa request 23 Jul 2025
- the safety of Ms Riziki Luvuno Mambo, holder of passport number AK1325501, who went missing in Saudi Arabia in March 2024 request 18 Jun 2025
- Safety of a Kenyan in Saudi Arabia request 18 Jun 2025
- Safety of a Ms. Riziki Luvuno Mambo who went missing in Saudi Arabia in March 2024 request 17 Jun 2025
- the status on implementation of Makamini Dam Project request 26 Nov 2024
- Safety of a Kenyan in Saudi Arabia request 2 Oct 2024
- the safety of Ms. Riziki Luvuno Mambo, holder of Passport No.AK1325501, who went missing in Saudi Arabia in March 2024 request 2 Oct 2024
- Request for statement on defence, intelligence and foreign relations request 2 Oct 2024
- the deterioration of the Marere Bridge in Kwale County request 18 Sep 2024
- the status on implementation of Mwache Dam Project request 24 Jul 2024
- the raid that was done at Mwembeni Village in Kinango Constituency request 23 Nov 2022
- the spillage of substance at Meli Kubwa Village in Kinango Constituency, where a tank ferrying the said chemical overturned request 23 Nov 2022
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