Wanjiku John Njuguna

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku apologised for the delay in tabling a report and pledged to have it on the floor by the end of the week or early next week. The Temporary Speaker urged that the report be tabled sooner, specifically Thursday afternoon.

The Vice‑Chairperson highlighted his consistently high attendance at plenary sittings and affirmed his commitment to serve both the Parliament and his constituents. He noted that the Committee Chairman is abroad but assured continued availability and service.

The Vice‑Chairperson of the Committee acknowledged two questions raised in the House and affirmed ongoing efforts to address human‑wildlife conflict, including discussions with the relevant Ministry. A response to the statements and the question from the Member for Kipipiri is promised within two weeks.

Hon. Kawanjiku offered condolences for the late Hon. Murunga and Austin Origi, then appealed to the Parliamentary Service Commission to allocate seed capital—about Ksh1 billion—in the upcoming budget to provide health‑insurance cover for former Members of the National Assembly, citing their lack of post‑parliamentary support. He framed the request as a modest investment in recognition of their contributions to the nation.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku opposes the Ministry of Education's plan to amalgamate bursary schemes, arguing that devolving funds to constituencies ensures equitable access for students. He urges that the NG‑CDF Board allocate bursaries directly to each student rather than centralising distribution.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku praised the motion to establish future‑oriented museums and innovation funding, citing the UAE’s Museum of the Future as a model. He highlighted Kenya’s lag in technology, urged allocation of resources to support youth innovations, and linked the proposal to the legacy of Vision 2030 and the need for a new long‑term vision. The speech combined constructive optimism with criticism of current resource allocation.

Hon. Kawanjiku criticised the National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity Committee report for being incomplete and lacking substantive data on ethnic representation and job distribution, arguing it cannot be passed. He highlighted the absence of clear population percentages, specific positions, and committee support, noting confusion over authorship, which elicited laughter from the chamber.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku urged the Parliament to adopt employment quotas that reflect ethnic population sizes, emphasizing the need for greater youth and women representation in public service jobs. He criticised the prevalence of senior appointments that limit opportunities for younger Kenyans and called for the PSC to publish annual employment reports and enforce a 30% local‑hire rule for companies operating in specific counties. The speech combined constructive proposals with criticism of current practices, reflecting a mixed tone.

Members debated the adequacy of a report, noting missing elements and insufficient support while acknowledging its intent to promote national unity. The discussion also focused on equitable resource distribution and the need for representation proportional to community population sizes. Overall, the debate highlighted both constructive agreement and criticism regarding governance and inclusivity.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku backs the Committee on Delegated Legislation’s report that the SOFA granting tax exemption to Blue Nile Rolling Mills was unconstitutional and illegal. He condemns the secrecy and lack of parliamentary scrutiny, calls for legal action against those involved, and urges the Treasury to issue clear guidelines for future exemptions, while praising the Committee’s work.