Charles Onyancha

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 281 to 290 of 305.

• 23 May 2007 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. May I seek your guidance? view
• 23 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, given that the Motion has been deferred, and I respect your ruling, you have already said that what you have deferred is the response of the Assistant Minister and the reply of the Mover. But, given that there will be an amendment, would you not allow more participation--- view
• 19 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. You have just ruled here that no hon. Member should mention the names of persons who are not in this House to defend themselves. Why is the name of this beautiful lady called "Wangui" being mentioned here? She cannot defend herself. view
• 9 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Available audited accounts for the National Fund for the Disabled which I hereby table are those of 2001/2002, 2002/2003 and 2003/2004 Financial Years. While the accounts for the 2004/2005 Financial Year are yet to be approved by the board of the organisation, auditing of accounts for the 2005/2006 Financial Year is yet to commence. (b) During the period between 2001 and 2003, the National Fund for the Disabled assisted two beneficiaries. The organisation accorded Ms. Lucy Wangechi Mugiri of P.O. 1615, Nyeri a knitting machine in 2001/2002. In 2003/2004, Mr. James G. ... view
• 9 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: November 9, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3545 view
• 9 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the National Fund for the Disabled is a Trust that has members who are honourable. Some of the members of that trustee are Members of Parliament. When they get money in form of donations, they generate income and ensure that, that income benefits people from the whole country. Mr. Speaker, Sir, also, with regard to what Mr. Muriithi is asking, these people, whose addresses I have, come from his own constituency. view
• 9 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the National Fund for the Disabled continues to manage two very renowned properties, namely, Rehema and New Rehema House, besides other donations that it receives. The Question before the House is with regard to what has been given to Nyeri Town Constituency. Mr. Speaker, Sir, if Capt. Nakitare is interested, we will want to give him a list of other beneficiaries of finances from this Fund nationally. view
• 9 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I said, this is a Fund managed by a Trust. The list I have here shows that there are beneficiaries from Turkana, Rachuonyo, Machakos, Wajir and other districts. I am sure that the trustees must have a set criteria. Obviously, those who have received assistance from the Fund must be persons who are disabled. view
• 9 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as of now, I have no details to confirm or deny that Joy Town Primary School and Joy Town Secondary School have received any assistance. However, I am sure that if the names of these institutions are forwarded to the trustees managing the Fund, consideration will be duly given. view
• 18 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to support this Motion and insist that 3002 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES October 18, 2006 freedom of information is a human right and that access to and free flow of information is something that every citizen should enjoy. However, when the Bill comes into force, certain issues should be considered. Just like in Parliament here, where unsubstantiated allegations do not pass the test, we would expect that even as the media or any other person makes certain allegations, the Bill should require that such a person takes responsibility. That can only be done by asking ... view