Charles Kilonzo

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1751 to 1760 of 2469.

• 26 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it has been very evident that there is a serious division between the Ministers and Assistant Ministers which has affected the operations of this House. This also includes the banning of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Authorities, Mr. Mudavadi from transacting business in this House for failing to come and answer Questions here. Why has the Prime Minister not instructed the Ministers to delegate the responsibility of answering Questions in this House to some of the Ministries? view
• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I do not know whether you have heard what the Assistant Minister has said that co-operative societies operate independently which is totally misleading the House. Co-operatives are under the Ministry. That is why the Assistant Minister has a job. Is she in order to mislead the House that co-operatives operate independently? view
• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, a while ago, the Government has been saying it wants to participate more seriously in the issue of fuel retailing through NOCK. If there were 165 stations which were being offered for sale in the market, why did the Government not aid the NOCK to buy them? view
• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is the Assistant Minister in order to mislead the House that the Government is playing a crucial role in the oil sector when they have just sold the oil refinery? view
• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Did you hear the Assistant Minister say they did not sell the oil refinery? What were they selling? view
• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Environment and Mineral Resources:- (a) how he was able to attain the clean and pleasant looking state of most rivers in Nairobi city; (b) if he could give an assurance that, come the rainy season, the rivers in Nairobi and other major towns will not be polluted; and, (c) what action he is also taking to clean Thika River and Athi River in order to ensure that farmers have good water for irrigation and for their livestock. view
• 19 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Sir, for many years, all the dirt and sewer discharge end up in Athi River, which is in my constituency. Looking at this answer, what the Assistant Minister is doing is a good job. There is no question about it. However, I am curious because that is the work of the Ministry of Local Government and, in particular, the Nairobi City Council. I want to get a confirmation from the Assistant Minister that the Ministry of Local Government has failed in its duties to a level where another Ministry has taken over its duties and done a very ... view
• 12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, you have heard what the Assistant Minister has said. It is actually the Government speaking. He has said that the Government is unable to understand itself; why they cannot perform a simple duty of paying retirees their benefits before they go home. Is he saying that the Government is totally incapable of performing? If so, then it could as well quit! view
• 12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as a suggestion and request to the Government, is it possible to release CDF funds for the current financial year by the end of this month, so that much of these funds can be used in labour intensive works, including construction of roads and water pans? view