Wanjiku John Njuguna

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku strongly supports the Bill, arguing it will create jobs for youth, women and persons with disabilities, and calls for amendments to reduce burdens imposed by the National Construction Authority and to protect local contractors from international competition. He praises existing government initiatives like the Hustlers Fund and TVET expansion, while highlighting the need for clearer procurement ceilings and safeguards against exploitation.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku apologized for not contributing to the Inter-Parliamentary Union motion, noting that the Deputy Leader of the Majority Party had deferred the motion. He also referenced his participation in a delegation to Bahrain.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku raised a point of order, invoking Standing Order 95 and requesting that the Mover be called upon to reply, emphasizing the importance of the Bill under consideration. The exchange was procedural, focusing on ensuring proper debate protocol.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku addressed the temporary speaker, stating there were no procedural objections and requesting that fathers and daughters be allowed to participate in the proceedings. The remark was a brief appeal for broader family inclusion in parliamentary activities.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku urged the repeal of outdated sections of the Penal Code, arguing that terms like “idle and disorderly person” are ill‑suited to modern Kenya. He called for clearer legal definitions, youth employment initiatives and industrialisation to address gatherings and begging, supporting the reform bill.

Hon. Kawanjiku urged the House to adopt comprehensive sex‑education measures, arguing that early exposure to pornography, HIV/AIDS risks and teenage pregnancies demand age‑appropriate curricula starting in junior secondary schools. He called for stronger parental involvement, regulation of social‑media content, and community‑based education to combat stigma and protect children’s health.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku voiced strong support for the motion to ratify the Bamako Convention, urging the Ministry of Environment to prevent hazardous waste dumping in Kenya’s oceans and safeguard marine resources. He highlighted the health risks, notably rising cancer rates, and the economic importance of fisheries for coastal communities, calling for robust monitoring and enforcement. The remarks combined criticism of foreign dumping practices with a constructive call for environmental action.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku urged the creation of a dedicated National Peace Support Operations Fund to ensure Kenyan peacekeepers in the DRC, Somalia and elsewhere receive proper support and equipment. He highlighted the need to separate peacekeeping finances from the regular defence budget, upgrade outdated military hardware, and implement strict anti‑corruption measures. The speech combined strong support for the motion with criticism of current resource mismanagement and equipment shortfalls.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku advocated for the amendment to increase allocations to county governments, stressing that the additional resources must be matched with greater accountability, particularly in health service delivery. The Temporary Chairlady maintained order during the debate. The discussion centered on devolution financing and oversight.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku advocated for ratifying the amended Nairobi Convention and the marine protection protocol, highlighting how safeguarding the Indian Ocean supports the blue economy, fisheries and tourism. He linked environmental protection to job creation, internship programmes and county responsibilities, urging collective action to keep Kenya’s coastal waters clean.