Wanjiku John Njuguna

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku praised the Public Investment Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture for its thorough review of Auditor‑General reports and adherence to the Public Finance Management Act, urging similar accountability across government. He highlighted the importance of transparent use of public funds.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku raised concerns that Blue Nile Rolling Mills Ltd was granted tax exemptions under a Special Operating Framework that violate legal criteria, resulting in an estimated Ksh 30 billion loss in public revenue and unfair competition in the steel sector. He called on the Committee on Delegated Legislation to investigate the legality of the exemptions and recommend corrective action.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku outlined the government's approach to the first supplementary estimates, stressing the need to cut non‑essential spending while protecting critical sectors such as education, coffee and dairy farming, and local manufacturing. He highlighted measures to support teachers, school feeding, and guaranteed returns for farmers, and called for decisive action against corruption and waste in public finances. The speech balances optimism about prudent budgeting with criticism of mismanagement and calls for reforms.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku (Kiambaa, UDA)

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku seconds a motion and moves to amend Clause 42 by inserting a new item after item 1(a). The Temporary Speaker acknowledges the seconding of the motion and the amendment proposal.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku voiced strong support for the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, highlighting the need to safeguard the independence of the Judicial Service Commission and Parliamentary Service Commission and to remove gender‑discriminatory provisions in the Children Act. He also raised urgent concerns about rampant vandalism of public infrastructure linked to the scrap‑metal trade and urged stricter penalties. Finally, he advocated for empowering the National Employment Authority to boost youth employment and labour export through robust bilateral agreements.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku voiced strong support for amendments that enhance the independence of the Parliamentary Service Commission and Judicial Service Commission, and for removing discriminatory provisions in the Children Act that bar male parents from adoption or custody. He also highlighted the serious problem of infrastructure vandalism linked to the scrap‑metal trade, urging stricter penalties, and advocated for empowering the National Employment Authority to facilitate labour export and create jobs for Kenyan youth.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku praised the Budget and Appropriations Committee and supported the second supplementary estimates, highlighting allocations for flood‑affected communities, school reconstruction, police insurance, rural electrification and a primary school feeding programme. He framed these measures as essential emergency responses and investments in education, security and infrastructure to meet citizens' basic needs. The overall tone is constructive and optimistic about the government's preparedness and support for vulnerable populations.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku praised the Budget and Appropriations Committee and supported the second supplementary estimates, emphasizing the need for emergency funding to address El‑Nino floods, school reconstruction, and police insurance. He highlighted allocations for rural electrification, renewable energy, and a school feeding programme to improve livelihoods and education. The remarks were constructive, focusing on how the supplementary budget will meet urgent and development needs.

The discussion focused on a proposal to allocate approximately Ksh400 billion to county governments. Hon. Kawanjiku asserted that the House’s mood supports the allocation, while the Temporary Speaker contested the procedural validity under Standing Order 95, resulting in a brief procedural dispute.