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National Assembly
James Opiyo Wandayi
Constituency
Ugunja
Party
Orange Democratic Movement
Status
Elected
Term
Sep 2022
–
Aug 2024
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
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Contributions 398 ↑ above avg 21.2/100House average: 91.0
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Bills 0 ↓ below avg 0.0/100House average: 0.7
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Committees 0 ↓ below avg 0.0/100House average: 3.2
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Initiative 3 ↓ below avg 0.3/100House average: 15.7
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Division participation 4 ↓ below avg 40.0/100House average: 6.8
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.
Parliamentary Procedures
7th August 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
General Discussion
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR
Governance & Democracy
7th August 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
General Discussion
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR
Committee Reports
7th August 2024
3 speeches in 1 contribution
committee
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE
3 speeches
Plenary Contribution
25th June 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Contribution
25th June 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session
Tuesday, 25th June, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting
Plenary Contribution
25th June 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session
Tuesday, 25th June, 2024 - Afternoon Sitting
Parliamentary Procedures
25th June 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
General Discussion
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR
Legislation & Bills
25th June 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
General Discussion
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR
Committee Reports
25th June 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
committee
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE
Budget & Finance
25th June 2024
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
Voting History: 4
Date
Vote
Decision
Motions
- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 172, this House approves the appointment of the following Members to the Committee on Selection in addition to those specified under paragraphs (a) and (b) - (i) The Hon. Eric Karemba Muchangi, M.P. (ii) The Hon. John Kiarie Waweru, M.P. (iii) The Hon. Beatrice Kahai Adagala, M.P. (iv) The Hon. Japhet Kareke Mbiuki, CBS, M.P. (v) The Hon. Julius Kipbiwot Melly, M.P. (vi) The Hon. Silvanus Osoro, M.P. (vii) The Hon. Martha Wangari Wanjira, M.P. ( 12 Oct 2022 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders that each speech in a debate on any Motion, including a Special Motion be limited in the following manner:- A maximum of three hours with not more than twenty (20) minutes for the Mover and ten (10) minutes for each other Member speaking, except the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, who shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes each, and that ten (10) minutes before the expiry 12 Oct 2022 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Article 107(1) (c) of the Constitution and Standing Order 16, this House approves the appointment of the following Members to the Chairperson’s Panel - (i) The Hon. Martha Wangari, MP – First Chairperson of Committees; (ii) The Hon. David Ochieng, MP – Second Chairperson of Committees; (iii) The Hon. Omboko Milemba, MP – Third Chairperson of Committees; (iv) The Hon. Farah Maalim, MP – Fourth Chairperson of Committees; (v) The Hon. Peter Kaluma, MP – Fifth Cha 12 Oct 2022 Passed/Adopted Seconded Source ↗
- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 97(1), this House orders that each speech in a debate on Bills NOT sponsored by a Committee, the Leader of the Majority Party or the Leader of the Minority Party be limited as follows:- A maximum of three hours and thirty minutes, with not more than thirty (30) minutes for the Mover, in moving and ten (10) minutes in replying, a maximum of thirty (30) minutes for the Chairperson of the relevant Committee and a maximum of ten (10) minutes for any 12 Oct 2022 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. Samwel K. Chepkonga, CBS, M.P. (ii) The Hon. Faith Wairimu Gitau, M.P. (iii) The Hon. Umul Ker Kassim Sheikh, M.P. (iv) The Hon. Omboko Milemba, M.P. (v) The Hon. Robert Mbui, M.P. (vi) The Hon. Adan Wehliye Keynan, CBS, M.P. (vii) The Hon. Tom Joseph Fran 11 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
No papers laid recorded yet.
Declarations of Interest
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