James Opiyo Wandayi

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Biography

James Opiyo Wandayi MGH, CBS (born 22 June 1972) is an agricultural and development economist and Kenyan politician currently serving as the Cabinet secretary of Energy and Petroleum.

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Current Positions

A member of the 13th Parliament from September 8, 2022 to August 7, 2024

Performance Scorecard

16.4 / 100 overall performance score

Top 69% of the National Assembly Ranked 240 of 348

Contributions 398 ↑ above avg 21.2/100

House average: 91.0
Bills 0 ↓ below avg 0.0/100

House average: 0.7
Committees 0 ↓ below avg 0.0/100

House average: 3.2
Initiative 3 ↓ below avg 0.3/100

House average: 15.7
Division participation 4 ↓ below avg 40.0/100

House average: 6.8

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Committee Membership

James Opiyo Wandayi is not a member of any committee.

Parliamentary Activity

James Opiyo Wandayi has made a total of 600 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Plenary Contribution 25th October 2023

1 speech in 1 contribution

Plenary Session Wednesday, 25th October, 2023 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I seek clarification regarding the Message you have just read. The Standing Orders allow Members of this House to address the Speaker on matters to do with the constitutionality of any business that comes before the House. I have listened keenly to your...

Parliamentary Procedures 25th October 2023

11 speeches in 1 contribution

Procedural Matter COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR

11 speeches

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, first and foremost, I wish to thank you for finally effecting the communication from my office regarding the change in the holder of the office of Deputy Whip of the Minority Whip. (Loud consultations)(Loud consultations)

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Just relax. Hon. Temporary Speaker, the least any sane Government would do is give such homeowners a reasonable notice. Not a notice to eventually evict them, but one to allow them to come to some agreement or settlement with whoever is laying claim on the...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Is the Member addressing me or Hon. Temporary Speaker?

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) The second limb of this application is that Hon. Mark Mwenje has, in the opinion of the Coalition, been working since 30th May 2023. Therefore, he deserves to be compensated appropriately for the work he has been doing since that time to date unfacilitated. That...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) There will be no point of order because this matter is serious.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, thank you very much.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Let me continue. Hon. Temporary Speaker, we cannot allow this culture of impunity to take root in this country under our watch. Kenya Kwanza Government must be called out for getting involved in those kinds of atrocities against helpless citizens of this country, whom they...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, let me join Hon. Robert Mbui in condemning, in the strongest terms possible, the atrocities that were meted by the State against hapless dwellers of Mavoko in the recent past. Even as we speak, the demolitions are ongoing. Court order or not,...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Add me two minutes, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) There is no need for excitement. My submission is that from the period between 6th April 2023 when I first wrote to your office concerning the changes and today, 25th of October, our position— as a Coalition— is that Hon. Sabina Chege has been holding...

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, we see other busybodies taking cues from the Mavoko incident. We have heard that there is a possibility of people being evicted in Njiru.

Motions 25th October 2023

11 speeches in 1 contribution

Procedural Matter COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR

11 speeches

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Is the Member addressing me or Hon. Temporary Speaker?

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) There will be no point of order because this matter is serious.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, thank you very much.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Add me two minutes, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Temporary Speaker, we see other busybodies taking cues from the Mavoko incident. We have heard that there is a possibility of people being evicted in Njiru.

Statements 18th October 2023

1 speech in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, I will not. I have been listening keenly to both Hon. Baya and Hon. Capt. Ruweida on the matter of insecurity in Lamu County. I am sure I also listened keenly to the previous leader from Lamu, who spoke on this matter last...

Questions & Answers 18th October 2023

1 speech in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Parliamentary Procedures 18th October 2023

2 speeches in 1 contribution

Procedural Matter NOTICES OF MOTION

2 speeches

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, Hon. Fatuma Mohammed is two minutes away. If you could indulge her so that when she comes in, she may be able to prosecute her business.

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) No. I personally met her some few minutes ago. Thanks. (Hon. Speaker consulted with the leading Clerk-at-the-Table) Yes, Hon. Irene Mayaka. 18th October 2023 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 1 ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR CRYPTOCURRENCY

Motions 18th October 2023

2 speeches in 1 contribution

Procedural Matter NOTICES OF MOTION

2 speeches

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Hon. Speaker, Hon. Fatuma Mohammed is two minutes away. If you could indulge her so that when she comes in, she may be able to prosecute her business.

Parliamentary Procedures 17th October 2023

1 speech in 1 contribution

General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I wish to second this Motion. In seeking this short extension to the National Dialogue Committee’s term, we are simply exercising abundance of caution as rightly put by Hon. Ichung’wah. As a matter of fact, we may not actually need those...

Justice & Human Rights 17th October 2023

1 speech in 1 contribution

General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Governance & Democracy 17th October 2023

1 speech in 1 contribution

General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Bills Sponsored

James Opiyo Wandayi has not sponsored any Bill.

Voting Record

2Ayes

2Noes

0Abstain / Spoilt

0Absent

4Divisions attended

All Ayes 2 Noes 2 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Voting History: 4

Date

Vote

Decision

June 25, 2024

Consideration of Report of the Committee of the Whole Finance Bill 2024

June 22, 2023

Finance Bill 2023 - 2nd Reading

May 2, 2024

CS Linturi Impeachment Motion

Yes

October 8, 2024

Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment

Yes

Motions

THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 28(4), this House, resolves to alter its Calendar for the Third Session (Regular Sessions), as adopted on Wednesday, 14th February 2024 by varying the period for the Short Recess with respect to the Second Part of the Session so that –– (a) the Short Recess commences on Friday, 28th June 2024 and ends on Monday, 15th July 2024; and (b) the House resumes Regular Sittings on Tuesday, 16th July 2024 to continue with the Second Part of the Session. 25 Jun 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 30(3)(c), this House resolves to hold a Morning Sitting on Tuesday, 25th June 2024, commencing at 9.30 am for purposes of considering priority business. 20 Jun 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 30(3)(c), this House resolves to hold a Morning Sitting on Thursday, 20th June 2024, commencing at 9.30 am for purposes of considering priority business. 18 Jun 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 30(3)(a), this House orders that, should the time appointed for adjournment of the House be reached before conclusion of business under Order No. 10 (Committee of Supply), the sitting shall stand extended until conclusion of the particular business. 6 Jun 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
THAT, in furtherance of the resolution of the House passed today 2nd May 2024 on the Special Motion for the dismissal of Hon. Franklin Mithika Linturi as the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development and pursuant to the provisions of Article 152(7)(a) and Standing Order 66(5)(b), this House approves the appointment of the following Members to the Select Committee to investigate the grounds contained in the resolution of the House– (i) The Hon. Naomi Jillo Waqo, CBS, M.P. (ii) T 2 May 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 30(3)(c), this House resolves to hold a Morning Sitting on Thursday, 2nd May 2024, commencing at 10.00am for purposes of considering priority Business ahead of the long recess. 30 Apr 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 171(1)(f), this House approves the appointment of the following Members to the House Business Committee in addition to those specified under paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) – (i) The Hon. Omboko Milemba, CBS, M.P. (ii) The Hon. Robert Mbui, CBS, M.P. (iii) The Hon. Faith Wairimu Gitau, M.P. (iv) The Hon. Samuel K. Chepkonga, CBS, M.P. (v) The Hon. Adan Wehliye Keynan, CBS, M.P. (vi) The Hon. Tom Joseph Francis Kajwang’, M.P. (vii) The Hon. 13 Feb 2024 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
THAT, this House resolves to exempt the business appearing as Order Nos. 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 in today’s Order Paper from the provisions of Standing Order 40(3), being a Wednesday Morning, a day allocated for Business not sponsored by the Majority or Minority Party or Business sponsored by a committee. 6 Dec 2023 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
AWARE THAT, the National Dialogue Committee was established by Parliament through a Resolution passed by the National Assembly and Senate on 16th August 2023 and 29th August 2023 respectively; FURTHER AWARE that, the Resolution outlines the mandate of the Committee which includes to facilitate dialogue, consensus building and recommend appropriate constitutional, legal, and policy reforms on issues of concern to the people of Kenya; ACKNOWLEDGING THAT, since its establishment, the Committee has 17 Oct 2023 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
AWARE THAT Article 1(1) of the Constitution provides that all sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya and shall be exercised only in accordance with the Constitution; FURTHER AWARE that Article 1(2) of the Constitution provides that the people of Kenya may exercise their sovereign power either directly or through their democratically elected representatives; CONSCIOUS that Article 10 of the Constitution espouses the national values and principles of governance, which include the rule of l 15 Aug 2023 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 28(4), this House, resolves to alter its Calendar for the Second Session (Regular Sessions), as adopted on Wednesday, 15th February 2023 by varying the period for the Short Recess with respect to the Second Part of the Session so that –– (a) the Short Recess commences on Friday, 7th July 2023 and ends on Monday, 24th July 2023; and (b) the House resumes Regular Sittings on Tuesday, 25th July 2023 to continue with the Second Part of the Session. 27 Jun 2023 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
THAT, this House adopts the Report of the National Dialogue Committee, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 7th December 2023. 14 Feb 2023 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
THAT, pursuant to the provisions of the Standing Order 175, this House approves the appointment of Members to the respective Committees of the House as specified in the schedule of the Supplementary Order Paper of 27th October 2022. 27 Oct 2022 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
THAT, acknowledging that the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) is established under Article 9 of the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community as one of the key organs and institutions of the Community responsible for the Community’s legislative matters; recognizing that, Article 50 of the Treaty provides for the election of Members of EALA by respective Partner States’ Legislatures in accordance with their parliamentary procedures for a term of five years; further aware t 13 Oct 2022 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 204, this House approves the appointment of the following Members to the Committee on Appointments in addition to those specified under paragraph (1) - (i) The Hon. Nelson Koech, M.P. (ii) The Hon. Rahab Wachira Mukami, M.P. (iii) The Hon. Dido Ali Raso, M.P. (iv) The Hon. George Gitonga Murugara, M.P. (v) The Hon. David Gikaria, M.P. (vi) The Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi, M.P. (vii) The Hon. Mary Emaase, M.P. (viii) The Hon. Abdul Rahim Dawood, M.P. 12 Oct 2022 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗

Petitions

No petitions recorded yet.

Questions

Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) provide an update on the status of security along all the borders of the country and what specific measures are implemented by the Ministry to safeguard the border areas prone to attacks? (ii) provide a detailed report on the recent surge of Al- Shabaab terror attacks in the country, including the number of incidents, casualties, and state the actions by the government to fortify border security with Somalia and prevent the entry of Al-Shabaab militants into the to Cabinet Secretary for Defence 4 Aug 2023 Deferred Source ↗
Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) explain the strategic measures that the National Treasury has put in place to address the ever- recurring challenge of delayed disbursement of funds to counties as well as delayed payment of salaries for civil servants taking into account the Country’s high debt financing and borrowing constraints? (ii) confirm and explain the existence of an emerging ‘shadow banking system’ that is tantamount to economic sabotage consisting of well-connected lenders, brokers an to Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury & Economic Planning 26 Jun 2023 Pending Source ↗
Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) provide an explanation for the recent surge in cost of excise stamps, despite the fact that the SICPA Security Solutions contract for the Excisable Goods Management System (EGMS) expired last year and the equipment is now entirely owned by the Kenya Revenue Authority? (ii) provide an explanation for the proliferation of counterfeit goods and the resultant loss of revenue to the Government thereof, despite the implementation of the EGMS, and the measures that hav to Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning 14 Mar 2023 Pending Source ↗

Statements

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Papers Laid

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Declarations of Interest

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Biography

Current Positions

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Voting History: 4

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