Charles Kilonzo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 30 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, as you can see, the Minister is not very sure of what he is talking about. But, nevertheless, the bottle of Alvaro is the same that is used for bottling beer; the colour is also the same for beer and the foam is also the same for beer. The perception, if this is a drink--- Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, this issue is in Parliament because schools have raised it. That drink has tested positive in schools! What we want to know from the Minister is this: If school heads are concerned that it is ... view
• 30 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. My question is very simple! When that product is exposed in sunshine for one hour, it turns alcoholic. That is what is causing the disturbances in schools! When you went to test it, you did not expose it for one hour! July 30, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 2179 So, I want confirmation--- view
• 30 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, is he in order to say that hon. Members are not honourable? We are putting facts here! view
• 30 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Government:- (a) when he will gazette new local authorities in line with the new districts; (b) how many local authorities the Government intends to create; and, (c) whether he could table the list of the proposed new local authorities. view
• 30 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is a year since the new districts were created, when will the Ministry create the new councils? view
• 30 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, where I come from, the larger Machakos District from where Yatta District was curved, is a sand-harvesting area. So the councils are viable. I would, therefore, expect Yatta to be upgraded to a council. Nevertheless, in view of the fact that most of the councils are not in a position to pay allowances or salaries to councillors or even staff, could the Ministry consider salaries for councillors to be paid by the Central Government? view
• 30 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I come from an area which is currently affected by famine. Even most of Ukambani is seriously affected by famine. What is your Ministry doing to ensure that this time round, unlike before when little food was being given, that adequate food is given immediately? What action are you taking? view
• 29 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First, let me state that since last week, the contractor has moved overnight and he is doing a good job in maintaining the bad sections of the diversions. But, I want the Minister to clarify the following:- view
• 29 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, could you protect me? Hon. Members are consulting loudly. I can barely hear myself. view
• 29 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Could the Minister clarify the following:- 1. Will the contractor only maintain the diversions after we bring the issue to Parliament? 2. When will the road be completed? 3. Is the dual carriageway going to be up to Chumvi or only up to Athi River? view