Charles Kilonzo

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1991 to 2000 of 2469.

• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: The question is: How do you tell somebody that you have agreed on an increment of Kshs3,000 and then you spread it over three years? That is very difficult. But if you sat with them, I am sure that you would have come up with a solution which is acceptable. view
• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: It is very clear that most of these Ministers and the majority of Members of Parliament do not take their kids to public schools. That is why, maybe, the Government does not really see the importance of negotiating. When you pay a teacher Kshs10,000; the same person who taught you and you became a Professor and Minister--- Have some mercy! Do not say that there is no money, because it is there. What we need is proper management and accountability by the Government. Do you know how many people have gone abroad under the pretext of going for the Obama ... view
• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: It is about the management of our finances. That is why we need an alternative Government. If we say that there is no money, we will tell the Government and Minister: "Step aside and give us the Ja nuary 21, 2009 PARLIAMENTAR Y DEBATES view
• 27 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Yatta Canal originates from my constituency. The biggest problem is seepage. In the first 20 kilometres, it losses 40 per cent of the amount of water through seepage. When Ndakaini Dam was constructed with the source of water being Tiva River, the amount of water was reduced, which meant less water in the canal. What is the Minister doing to ensure that there is reservoir in Tiva River and that the canal is lined? view
• 27 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: None, Mr. Speaker, Sir! view
• 27 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: No, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 26 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Is it in order for the Minister to think that we are of low Intelligence Quotient (IQ) that we cannot even understand him? Indeed, he spoke so slowly that we were bored! view
• 26 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, about three weeks ago, I sought a Ministerial Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding a Member of Parliament from Somalia who had been arrested and the stranded Members of Parliament from Somalia. However, this Statement has not been forthcoming. view
• 26 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is on the same line but from the Executive side. A Minister cast aspersions on the way the National Assembly is being run, thereby pointing directly to your office. This particular hon. Member, who is an Assistant Minister, implied that, indeed, we are making very many unnecessary trips abroad and the Chair is authorizing trips which are not supposed to be authorized. The rule of separation of powers should be respected. We found it in bad taste for a junior Minister in the Government to criticise the running of this Assembly ... view
• 26 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, he is in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We are seeking your ruling on the conduct of the Executive - that is the Executive arm of the Government. The Executive criticised the Chair and hon. Members. Being a new hon. Member, he should have taken time to learn how business is conducted in this House. 3538 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES November 25,2008 view