Wanjiku John Njuguna

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku of Kiambaa (UDA) rose in the National Assembly to address the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, requesting a response to a matter of concern. The brief intervention signals a routine parliamentary inquiry into transport-related issues.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku urged the National Assembly to regulate media houses that promote betting, arguing that unregulated gambling is harming youth, families and the economy. He called on the Communications Authority, KRA and the Attorney‑General to disclose betting operators’ owners, enforce tax compliance and establish clear licensing rules. The speech framed betting as a social scourge that requires urgent legislative action.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku praised the President’s decision to curb borrowing and highlighted reductions in maize prices and efforts to manage the cost of living, presenting these as signs of progress. He urged the opposition to cease street protests, support the government’s agenda, and focus on nation‑building, while acknowledging challenges such as the budget deficit and pending payments. The speech framed the Kenya Kwanza government’s policies as a pathway to a self‑sustaining economy.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku requested to put the question, noting that the House was about to go on recess and urging consideration of time. The motion was seconded and the member asked if the House was in agreement to proceed.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku contends that Kenya Power’s monopoly has driven up electricity tariffs, worsening the cost of living, hurting households, manufacturers and the broader economy. He urges the House to adopt policies that break the monopoly, introduce competition and reform the utility’s governance to curb corruption and reduce prices. The speech links high power costs to unemployment, tax loss and public protests, calling for decisive action.

Hon. Kawanjiku highlighted the role of the NG‑CDF in improving school infrastructure and providing bursaries, arguing it should be constitutionally entrenched. He also advocated for enshrining the Office of the Official Opposition in the Constitution to ensure effective checks on the executive. He expressed strong support for the proposed constitutional amendments.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku delivered a solemn tribute to the late former Kiambaa MP Stanley Munga Githunguri, outlining his life, career and contributions to public service and business. He offered condolences to the family and constituency and requested a minute of silence in his honour.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku urged the Chairperson of the Health Committee to give a statement on the growing incidence of medical negligence and malpractice in Kenya, citing the constitutional right to the highest attainable standard of health and emergency care. He warned that such negligence leads to injury or death and called for urgent action to halt the trend.

The Temporary Speaker reminded members to avoid repeating details already in the committee report, eliciting light laughter. Hon. Kawanjiku then affirmed that two nominees had been vetted by the committee and are competent to manage the ministry and state corporation, and he seconded the motion.

Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku, a member of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, thanked the Deputy Speaker and formally seconded a question during the National Assembly session on 1 December 2022. No substantive debate or discussion followed the procedural motion.