Forty-nine Members of Parliament are yet to make their maiden speech on the floor of the National Assembly, nine months after taking oath office, reports by leading dailies the Standard and People Daily say.
Quoting Mzalendo.com, a website that keeps tabs on the performance of MPs in Parliament, the two newspapers report that some may only have spoken while supporting points raised by their colleagues, but have never initiated any debates.
Confirming the claims National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi said: “Many (MPs) will get out soon as I step out of the chair and retreat when the committee of the whole house is in session.”
“Yet, they will be the loudest out there telling their constituents about a law they never participated in legislating,” added Muturi as quoted by the Standard.
Below is a list of those who records indicate they have never been active in the August House:
George Kariuki (Ndia), Charity Kathambi (Njoro), Joash Nyamoko (North Mugirango), Jerusha Momanyi (Nyamira county), Faith Wairimu (Nyandarua county), Lillian Gogo (Rangwe), Joseph Kabiyu (Mwea), Fred Kapondi (Mt Elgon), Ernnest Ogesi (Vihiga), Fatuma Gedi (Wajir), Ahmed Ibrahim (Wajir North), Mohammed Sheikh (Wajir South), Ahmed Kolosh (Wajir West), Lillian Cheptoo (West Pokot), Jacquline Odao (nominated), Lydia Haika (Taita Taveta county), James Gichuhi (Tetu), Josephat Kabeabea (Tigania East), Lokiru Ali (Turkana East), Odhiambo Karan(Ugenya), Kalicha Gufu (Moyale), Pamela Odhiambo (Migori county), Kawira Mwangaza(Meru county), Kassim Tandaza (Matuga), Mary Wamaua (Maragua), Bashir Sheikh (Mandera North), Jonah Mburu (Lari), Joseph Tonui (Kuresoi), Irene Kasalu (Kitui), Leonard Yegon (Konoin), Shadrack Mose (Kitutu Masaba) and Fred Ouda (Kisumu Central).
Others are Florence Koskei (Kericho), Didimus Barasa (Kimilili), Hillary Kosgei (Kipkelion), John Wambugu (Kirinyaga Central), Oscar Sudi (Kapseret), Paul Kahindi (Kaloleni), Elsie Muhanda (Kakamega county), James Wainaina (Kabete), Rehema Dida (Isiolo), Said Bura (Galole), Joyce Korir (Bomet), Gideon Mikutai (Cheplaungu), Jane Jepkorir (Elgeyo Marakwet county), Jane Wanjiku (Embu), Elexander Kimutai (Emgwen), Alfah Miruka (Bomachoge Chache), Gladwel Cheruiyot (Baringo county).
Majority Leader Aden Duale, Minority Leader John Mbadi, Kimani Ichung’wa (Kikuyu), James Nyikal (Seme), Opiyo Wandayi(Ugunja), Chris Wamalwa (Kiminini) and Makali Mulu (Kitui Central) are listed as among the most active MPs in the House.
It’s better to remain mum…
It’s better to remain mum than payuka payuka to pass useless and unconstitutional laws like the Computer and Cyber crime law.MPs elected by passed the law to shield the likes of alduterer Ndambiri.
It also Depends on whether…
It also Depends on whether these MPs are Truly Educated in School (as their Degrees purport) and also Educated in the Needs of their Constituents (and the Nation as a Whole).
I meant MPs elected by ever…
I meant MPs elected by ever sleepily Kenyans
They need to pack and go…
They need to pack and go home. Kazi bure
What about the odm mpigs who…
What about the odm mpigs who yap whistle n even remove their inner wears in front of the live parliament procession.The siaya kisumu homabay mpigs r the most empty payukaring idiots in the house.
Of those who havent spoken…
Of those who havent spoken,what is there attendance record?
I agree @Karing’a silence is golden when you have nothing to speak.Some may also be happy this the bills that are on the books now,and see no need for new legislation ,except more benefits for themselves.