James Opiyo Wandayi

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for indulging me. The Statement that has been sought by the very able Member for Kitutu Masaba, my good friend, Clive Gisairo, raises a number of very weighty issues. 29th February 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 8 Hon. Opiyo...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) I was indulged in a special way by the Deputy Speaker. Hon. Murugara, relax. According to Chinua Achebe, when dry bones are mentioned, old women feel jittery. Hon. Murugara, what is itching you when a son of the Omugusii is dead? He died in the...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for indulging me. The Statement that has been sought by the very able Member for Kitutu Masaba, my good friend, Clive Gisairo, raises a number of very weighty issues. 29th February 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 8 Hon. Opiyo...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) I was indulged in a special way by the Deputy Speaker. Hon. Murugara, relax. According to Chinua Achebe, when dry bones are mentioned, old women feel jittery. Hon. Murugara, what is itching you when a son of the Omugusii is dead? He died in the...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, the last time this issue came up, you directed that you want to meet the Committee Members…

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Is there a timeline to this issue being resolved, or is it going to be an endless matter until the term of this Parliament comes to an end? That Committee is not just serving the Majority Party side. It is serving the whole House. We...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This is the second time I am asking a Question to the Cabinet Secretary here. You mean it is the second Question in relation to women issues. (Laughter) Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Let me take this opportunity to congratulate the...

Chairperson, Hon. Tongoyo.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM)

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, my issue is clearly straightforward. I seek some guidance from you, especially taking into consideration the very clear provisions of our Constitution. This House has a central role in the budget-making process which is not ceremonial. The framers of the Constitution and, indeed,...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) The issue of the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) which, in my view, is relevant and, perhaps, you can give guidance.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I was just agonising and, perhaps, this is the right time to raise this issue.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Most obliged. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Chairperson, Hon. Tongoyo.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM)

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, my issue is clearly straightforward. I seek some guidance from you, especially taking into consideration the very clear provisions of our Constitution. This House has a central role in the budget-making process which is not ceremonial. The framers of the Constitution and, indeed,...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) The issue of the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) which, in my view, is relevant and, perhaps, you can give guidance.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I was just agonising and, perhaps, this is the right time to raise this issue.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Most obliged. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I was asking for permission indirectly. The issues being raised by Hon. Mejjadonk and Hon. Mwenje are very weighty. For instance, Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa counties belong to everybody. When you find yourself staying in Kisumu City, it does not matter where you...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Yes, Hon. Speaker. Let me weigh in a bit. I agree entirely with what Hon. Ichung’wah has said. I am also happy that you have decided that you will give us direction once the task force hands in their report. It is a fact that...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) I have made my point. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Anthony Oluoch, you have one minute.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, as I reply, I plead with you to allow me to donate at least one minute to Hon. Naisula Lesuuda, who has just come back. We welcome her back profusely. I also want to donate one minute to my friend, the Member...

Hon Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) The Temporary Speaker is anticipating what I want to say. I really like the presentation of my very friend Hon. John Kiarie. He is my very good friend and spoke very eloquently as he always does. However, is he really in order to insinuate that...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, thank you very much for your indulgence. First and foremost, let me thank my colleagues from across the political divide for supporting this Motion almost unanimously. They lent their support to this Motion without exception. All of you who spoke to this...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) One minute each. Hon. Naisula Lesuuda.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Is that the Member for Garissa Township? Is that a new Member? That is why I do not know him well.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) If I am to engage in argument or… Order! This is a matter of grave concern to the public. You cannot just get away with it like that. You either substantiate your statement on manipulation of the currency or you withdraw that statement. Hon. Opiyo...