James Nyikal Wambura

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I oppose the proposed amendment of reducing the threshold to a quarter of the membership. I am more agreeable with the prevailing threshold of one-third. Again, a requirement of two-thirds would be so high that it would be almost impossible to...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I agree, but I am calling for a midway. If we go with this and just say yes or no, then what we will be dealing with will be a quarter and two-thirds. Now, the original law was actually one-third. For...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) It is important for posterity. I mean, if we spend a day just doing this, it is still important. If everything goes as it is, what is going to happen is the initiation process threshold will drop to one-quarter. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. Martha...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Well, it is almost obvious, but let us leave it at that. This is a very important amendment Bill. The position of county executive committee members (CECs) has left many people wondering whether they function or not. It is...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. This is actually an amendment that we should have had a long time ago. I will focus on one major aspect of it. Attempted suicide is often associated with mental illness, particularly conditions such...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I oppose the proposed amendment of reducing the threshold to a quarter of the membership. I am more agreeable with the prevailing threshold of one-third. Again, a requirement of two-thirds would be so high that it would be almost impossible to...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I agree, but I am calling for a midway. If we go with this and just say yes or no, then what we will be dealing with will be a quarter and two-thirds. Now, the original law was actually one-third. For...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) It is important for posterity. I mean, if we spend a day just doing this, it is still important. If everything goes as it is, what is going to happen is the initiation process threshold will drop to one-quarter. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. Martha...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Well, it is almost obvious, but let us leave it at that. This is a very important amendment Bill. The position of county executive committee members (CECs) has left many people wondering whether they function or not. It is...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. This is actually an amendment that we should have had a long time ago. I will focus on one major aspect of it. Attempted suicide is often associated with mental illness, particularly conditions such...

Hon. James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Actually, Hon. Maungu is my neighbour and the problem of motorbike riders being attacked at night is actually the same. The pattern is the same. Even in my constituency, when some were traced, we found there is a link with Luanda. At least the bodaboda...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, do you know what is happening here? Both sides are saying the same thing. The first thing is that the immediate livelihood of the fishermen must be protected. The next one is the long term. Let me tell you. I am...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Chairman, there is provision. What we are talking about here is the amount and we are putting percentages. But really, if you look at it, we are actually going in a lot more detail. There are always regulations that will come. So, the...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I compare this Bill to the one we considered with Hon. Millie on Assisted Reproductive Technology, where

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you. We will bring a report within the first week after recess.

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Relatively extensive work will be involved in this. However, we can give a report within two weeks after the recess.

Hon (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to support this Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill. I have waited here this long because I believe this is an extremely important Bill. A country, just like a household, needs to save and look into the future. A...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Health on its consideration of Public Petition No. 1 of 2026 by Mr James Kago regarding management of Haemophilia and other bleeding disorders among patients...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Health on its consideration of Public Petition No. 1 of 2026 by Mr James Kago regarding management of Haemophilia and other bleeding disorders among patients...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to give notice of following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Health on its consideration of Public Petition No. 01 of 2026 regarding management of Haemophilia and other bleeding disorders among patients and...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to give notice of following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Health on its consideration of Public Petition No. 01 of 2026 regarding management of Haemophilia and other bleeding disorders among patients and...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute. I rise to support the Supplementary Budget Estimates II. As we have noted, the time was short. However, our Committee looked through it and agreed that the sector was not affected in...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Speaker, bhang as a drug is a cannabinoid. It is a substance. Its effect on the brain is known. We are not discussing something that has not been tested in science. It has effect on the brain. That is what it does, when...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Speaker, that is exactly what I am saying. It changes how you perceive things and how you see things. Like I have said, if you are in a 10-storey building, it will look near. That is the perception. It is near and you...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) The Statement requested is of a very serious nature. Hon. Speaker It is of a grave nature. Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Yes, it is of a grave nature. First is the fact that the procedure was performed in a chemist. Secondly, apparently,...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I rise to support this Bill. I think it is of great importance to our society. Justice, peace, and harmony are what keep human society running, and they distinguish us from animals. They depend...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) The Ministry of Health has two State departments: State Department of Medical Services and the State Department of Public Health and Professional Standards. At times, funds are allocated to one department or the other. When we speak about public health and professional standards, we...

Hon (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. As I support this initiative, one of the programmes under it is intergovernmental relations, an area 4th June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 89 Hon (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)where, as a country, we continue to experience many challenges. It...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. He has, in fact, asked about two viruses. One is the Hantavirus and the other is the Ebola virus. With regard to the Ebola virus, as Members are aware, the Cabinet Secretary will be in the House this afternoon...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. He has, in fact, asked about two viruses. One is the Hantavirus and the other is the Ebola virus. With regard to the Ebola virus, as Members are aware, the Cabinet Secretary will be in the House this afternoon...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker for this opportunity. As I rise to support this Budget, I will only make comments on three areas that I think are important. Money has been allocated to them but we may have to do a little more. I...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker for this opportunity. As I rise to support this Budget, I will only make comments on three areas that I think are important. Money has been allocated to them but we may have to do a little more. I...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. He has, in fact, asked about two viruses. One is the Hantavirus and the other is the Ebola virus. With regard to the Ebola virus, as Members are aware, the Cabinet Secretary will be in the House this afternoon...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker for this opportunity. As I rise to support this Budget, I will only make comments on three areas that I think are important. Money has been allocated to them but we may have to do a little more. I...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Who will be admitted to this facility, and what will be the criteria for admission? Secondly, will individuals who are already sick be transferred to this facility? Thirdly, will people other than Americans be admitted to these institutions? Conversely, will...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I said… Hon. Speaker: Dr Nyikal, I heard you clearly. Take your seat. Hon. Caroli Omondi just wanted an entry to make an inflammatory statement. You never said that. Hon. Jaldesa. (Hon. Caroli Omondi consulted loudly) 3rd June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Speaker, will people who are already sick be transferred to this unit from wherever they are? I asked that question because science and international practice stipulate that infected persons in a pandemic or epidemic should be treated wherever they are. You do not...

Hon. Dr. James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker I hope it is on a separate issue. We have dealt with the Ebola issue. Wait for it tomorrow. Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I would like to only add a little on Ebola. As...

Hon. Dr. James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker I hope it is on a separate issue. We have dealt with the Ebola issue. Wait for it tomorrow. Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I would like to only add a little on Ebola. As...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you Hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity to make a Personal Statement on the death of my father, Mzee Liu Nyikal Okaka, 2nd June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 15 Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)who died on 11th April 2026 at the...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you Hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity to make a Personal Statement on the death of my father, Mzee Liu Nyikal Okaka, 2nd June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 15 Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)who died on 11th April 2026 at the...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to reply to the debate on the Motion for Adoption of the Report on Public Petition No.21 of 2025, regarding access to health care of cancer patients in the country. I wish to sincerely thank all the Members...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to reply to the debate on the Motion for Adoption of the Report on Public Petition No.21 of 2025, regarding access to health care of cancer patients in the country. I wish to sincerely thank all the Members...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) The explanation is that this Authority deals with management of facilities. We still have other regulatory authorities that deal with issues of internship and training. If we have this in both facilities, there would be a conflict. If it is removed here, it resorts...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) The explanation is that this Authority deals with management of facilities. We still have other regulatory authorities that deal with issues of internship and training. If we have this in both facilities, there would be a conflict. If it is removed here, it resorts...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Chairlady, it is about facilities. When you look at (d) , you will see enforced compliance with quality of health care and inspect their facilities for compliance with the quality of health standards. Let me try to explain further what we are doing...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Chairlady, it is about facilities. When you look at (d) , you will see enforced compliance with quality of health care and inspect their facilities for compliance with the quality of health standards. Let me try to explain further what we are doing...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) I actually agree with the comment by Hon. Makali. If we are looking at the formatting, we could say: “Nominated by the regulatory authority and appointed by the Cabinet Secretary.” I have no problem with that. We can move it as a further amendment...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) I actually agree with the comment by Hon. Makali. If we are looking at the formatting, we could say: “Nominated by the regulatory authority and appointed by the Cabinet Secretary.” I have no problem with that. We can move it as a further amendment...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) To answer Hon. Oundo, the requirement does not necessarily amount to 15 years of experience. It could be 10 years. Within those 10 years, a person may have acquired the professional experience and the five years required to the management level. Therefore, while the...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) To answer Hon. Oundo, the requirement does not necessarily amount to 15 years of experience. It could be 10 years. Within those 10 years, a person may have acquired the professional experience and the five years required to the management level. Therefore, while the...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Yes, Hon. Chairlady. We discussed the issue of transmitting the decisions and resolutions of the Board quite a bit. Basically, the Corporation Secretary takes minutes of the meetings. Therefore, as much as the CEO is also in the meetings, the actual minutes and resolutions...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Yes, Hon. Chairlady. We discussed the issue of transmitting the decisions and resolutions of the Board quite a bit. Basically, the Corporation Secretary takes minutes of the meetings. Therefore, as much as the CEO is also in the meetings, the actual minutes and resolutions...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Chairlady, Hon. Oundo has raised an important issue, but the work that the assessors do is so varied such that legislation would be too detailed. Those provisions should come with regulations of appointing quality assessors. We shall leave it to the Board to...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Chairlady, Hon. Oundo has raised an important issue, but the work that the assessors do is so varied such that legislation would be too detailed. Those provisions should come with regulations of appointing quality assessors. We shall leave it to the Board to...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Okay. We propose to amend it as it is in the Order Paper. It suffices.

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Okay. We propose to amend it as it is in the Order Paper. It suffices.

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) I can add to that. That is actually the essence of this Bill as a whole. That the people dealing with the personnel are also dealing with the facilities so that there is a grey area. This Bill is saying that there are professional...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) I can add to that. That is actually the essence of this Bill as a whole. That the people dealing with the personnel are also dealing with the facilities so that there is a grey area. This Bill is saying that there are professional...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Well, the amendment has taken that into consideration. It is a reasonable thing. However, our experience in the SHA from NHIF transition has indicated that is more of a problem. These are not many. I think they will look at those issues when transiting...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Well, the amendment has taken that into consideration. It is a reasonable thing. However, our experience in the SHA from NHIF transition has indicated that is more of a problem. These are not many. I think they will look at those issues when transiting...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) I beg to move: THAT, the Second Schedule be amended —

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) I beg to move: THAT, the Second Schedule be amended —

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) I second. (Question proposed) 2nd June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 38 THE QUALITY HEALTHCARE AND PATIENT SAFETY BILL

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) I second. (Question proposed) 2nd June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 38 THE QUALITY HEALTHCARE AND PATIENT SAFETY BILL

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. This is an important Bill because in the care of people and the care of patients, there are two components. There are the personnel or the professionals who look after the patients. Then there are the facilities in which...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. This is an important Bill because in the care of people and the care of patients, there are two components. There are the personnel or the professionals who look after the patients. Then there are the facilities in which...

Hon. Dr. James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker I hope it is on a separate issue. We have dealt with the Ebola issue. Wait for it tomorrow. Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I would like to only add a little on Ebola. As...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you Hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity to make a Personal Statement on the death of my father, Mzee Liu Nyikal Okaka, 2nd June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 15 Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)who died on 11th April 2026 at the...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to reply to the debate on the Motion for Adoption of the Report on Public Petition No.21 of 2025, regarding access to health care of cancer patients in the country. I wish to sincerely thank all the Members...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) The explanation is that this Authority deals with management of facilities. We still have other regulatory authorities that deal with issues of internship and training. If we have this in both facilities, there would be a conflict. If it is removed here, it resorts...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Chairlady, it is about facilities. When you look at (d) , you will see enforced compliance with quality of health care and inspect their facilities for compliance with the quality of health standards. Let me try to explain further what we are doing...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) I actually agree with the comment by Hon. Makali. If we are looking at the formatting, we could say: “Nominated by the regulatory authority and appointed by the Cabinet Secretary.” I have no problem with that. We can move it as a further amendment...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) To answer Hon. Oundo, the requirement does not necessarily amount to 15 years of experience. It could be 10 years. Within those 10 years, a person may have acquired the professional experience and the five years required to the management level. Therefore, while the...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Yes, Hon. Chairlady. We discussed the issue of transmitting the decisions and resolutions of the Board quite a bit. Basically, the Corporation Secretary takes minutes of the meetings. Therefore, as much as the CEO is also in the meetings, the actual minutes and resolutions...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Chairlady, Hon. Oundo has raised an important issue, but the work that the assessors do is so varied such that legislation would be too detailed. Those provisions should come with regulations of appointing quality assessors. We shall leave it to the Board to...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Okay. We propose to amend it as it is in the Order Paper. It suffices.

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) I can add to that. That is actually the essence of this Bill as a whole. That the people dealing with the personnel are also dealing with the facilities so that there is a grey area. This Bill is saying that there are professional...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Well, the amendment has taken that into consideration. It is a reasonable thing. However, our experience in the SHA from NHIF transition has indicated that is more of a problem. These are not many. I think they will look at those issues when transiting...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) I beg to move: THAT, the Second Schedule be amended —

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) I second. (Question proposed) 2nd June 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 38 THE QUALITY HEALTHCARE AND PATIENT SAFETY BILL

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. This is an important Bill because in the care of people and the care of patients, there are two components. There are the personnel or the professionals who look after the patients. Then there are the facilities in which...