Githinji Robert Gichimu

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on Consideration of the

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA)Sorry, let me repeat. Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its Consideration of the

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on Consideration of the

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA)Sorry, let me repeat. Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its Consideration of the

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on Consideration of the

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA)Sorry, let me repeat. Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its Consideration of the

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA)(Technical hitch)Yes. Hon. Temporary Chairlady, the provision might be vague if we do not know the definition of the words “preregistration internship”. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : I will put the Question shortly.

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I also rise to support the Bill brought by Hon. George Gachagua, the Member for Ndaragua. Many professions like the legal profession, engineers and surveyors have bodies that are recognised by Acts of Parliament. This is a chance for environmental professionals to...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) I also support the amendment by my colleague, Hon. Naisula. I drop my amendment and go by hers. This will enable interns to be serious in their work. It also provides for an explanation of absenteeism. Three days or 72 hours is good enough. 3rd...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) I beg to move a further amendment: THAT, Clause 14 of the Bill be further amended in sub-clause (1) ”

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA)

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Members, in some cases, we have left it for the cabinet secretaries to make regulations for the purposes of stipends and other benefits. We are not asking the Cabinet Secretary to come up with these regulations within a certain period, but this obligates them...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, if you look at the Order Paper, you will find that I also proposed amendments under Clause 2. However, they have already been accommodated by what has been proposed by the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Chonga, and also the second part...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I am happy for the millions of youth in this nation whose internship will now have a legal framework. Previously, internship was loosely handled. But under the leadership of Hon. Lesuuda, this House has considered the youth of this nation....

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP BILL

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I have an amendment. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : Hon. Gichimu, do you have an amendment? It is in the Order Paper, but not in the summarised notes. Hon. Gichimu, please proceed. I am sorry about that. Hon. Gichimu...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, in view of the passed proposed amendment by Hon. Lesuuda, I seek to withdraw my amendment. (Proposed amendment by Hon. Gichimu Githinji withdrawn) The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : Thank you. (Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu spoke off the record) Hon....

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA)

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I agree with Hon. Nyikal. However, his concern would be cured by the amendment which I am proposing; which says: “any other benefit” to cover for whatever else is missing. It may not only be the medical field that has interns with...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA)

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) I do not have an amendment. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : Unless you withdraw it, you have an amendment that is in the Order Paper. Is it your amendment or someone put it there? Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) It is mine....

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) When we limit interns to only a personal accident insurance cover, we restrict them. There are other insurance covers that may be required when interns are serving. That is why we should state that entitlements would be prescribed through regulations by the Cabinet Secretary. That...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, this clause might also be discriminatory. Do other public servants enjoy personal accident insurance cover? We need to ask ourselves whether such a cover is usually provided, so that we do not make it possible for interns only to enjoy it while...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I oppose the amendment by the Chairman because the phrase “not exceed 12 months” takes care of his concern. As Hon. Naisula has said, in some instances, an internship might be for a short period. That amendment locks out anybody who wants...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA)(Technical hitch)Yes. Hon. Temporary Chairlady, the provision might be vague if we do not know the definition of the words “preregistration internship”. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : I will put the Question shortly.

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I also rise to support the Bill brought by Hon. George Gachagua, the Member for Ndaragua. Many professions like the legal profession, engineers and surveyors have bodies that are recognised by Acts of Parliament. This is a chance for environmental professionals to...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) I also support the amendment by my colleague, Hon. Naisula. I drop my amendment and go by hers. This will enable interns to be serious in their work. It also provides for an explanation of absenteeism. Three days or 72 hours is good enough. 3rd...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) I beg to move a further amendment: THAT, Clause 14 of the Bill be further amended in sub-clause (1) ”

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA)

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Members, in some cases, we have left it for the cabinet secretaries to make regulations for the purposes of stipends and other benefits. We are not asking the Cabinet Secretary to come up with these regulations within a certain period, but this obligates them...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, if you look at the Order Paper, you will find that I also proposed amendments under Clause 2. However, they have already been accommodated by what has been proposed by the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Chonga, and also the second part...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I am happy for the millions of youth in this nation whose internship will now have a legal framework. Previously, internship was loosely handled. But under the leadership of Hon. Lesuuda, this House has considered the youth of this nation....

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP BILL

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I have an amendment. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : Hon. Gichimu, do you have an amendment? It is in the Order Paper, but not in the summarised notes. Hon. Gichimu, please proceed. I am sorry about that. Hon. Gichimu...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, in view of the passed proposed amendment by Hon. Lesuuda, I seek to withdraw my amendment. (Proposed amendment by Hon. Gichimu Githinji withdrawn) The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : Thank you. (Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu spoke off the record) Hon....

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA)

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I agree with Hon. Nyikal. However, his concern would be cured by the amendment which I am proposing; which says: “any other benefit” to cover for whatever else is missing. It may not only be the medical field that has interns with...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA)

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) I do not have an amendment. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : Unless you withdraw it, you have an amendment that is in the Order Paper. Is it your amendment or someone put it there? Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) It is mine....

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) When we limit interns to only a personal accident insurance cover, we restrict them. There are other insurance covers that may be required when interns are serving. That is why we should state that entitlements would be prescribed through regulations by the Cabinet Secretary. That...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, this clause might also be discriminatory. Do other public servants enjoy personal accident insurance cover? We need to ask ourselves whether such a cover is usually provided, so that we do not make it possible for interns only to enjoy it while...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I oppose the amendment by the Chairman because the phrase “not exceed 12 months” takes care of his concern. As Hon. Naisula has said, in some instances, an internship might be for a short period. That amendment locks out anybody who wants...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. In replying, I thank Members who have contributed and supported this Motion. I would like to indicate that the law permits Parliament, through the Committee of Delegated Legislation, to annul where regulations have been submitted out of the requisite time....

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of ten (10) sets of Regulations relating to the Petroleum Sector, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 16th...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. In replying, I thank Members who have contributed and supported this Motion. I would like to indicate that the law permits Parliament, through the Committee of Delegated Legislation, to annul where regulations have been submitted out of the requisite time....

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of ten (10) sets of Regulations relating to the Petroleum Sector, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 16th...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, on behalf of the Chairman Committee on Delegated Legislation, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table:

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of 10 regulations relating to the petroleum sector laid on the table of the house on the Thursday, 16th...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, on behalf of the Chairman Committee on Delegated Legislation, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table:

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of 10 regulations relating to the petroleum sector laid on the table of the house on the Thursday, 16th...

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, on behalf of the Chairman Committee on Delegated Legislation, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table:

Hon. Gichimu Githinji (Gichugu, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of 10 regulations relating to the petroleum sector laid on the table of the house on the Thursday, 16th...