Danson Mungatana

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Entries 1761 to 1770 of 2307.

• 26 May 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Government invoked the Standing Order No.111 (2) to hurry up this Bill so that it does not go through the Committee Stage. We passed that Motion with the understanding that things are okay but now we are seeing, particularly, this provision that has to do with remuneration of the Constitutional office holders. view
• 26 May 2009 in National Assembly: There is a problem because it is providing even for non-existent offices. As a Parliament, looking at the economic situation right now, may I propose to the Attorney- General - so that we do not defeat the other important provisions - that no one is going to die if their salaries are not increased between now and the time that we are going to put in the Salaries Commission. Can you withdraw that particular provisions and bring a proper report before the House? Then, at the time that we shall set up the Salaries Commission, we shall proceed with that ... view
• 26 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, first of all, I would like to start by expressing my great disappointment with the Government for bringing a Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill in a hurried manner. We want the Government to get it from us that this should be the last time that we are going to allow the fast-tracking under Standing Order No.111(2) to avoid a Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill going through the Departmental Committee. I say so because a Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill like this one always covers--- view
• 26 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the House Business Committee (HBC) is essentially a Government body. It is the one that controls business; so, I am in order to say that there has been fast-tracking. Let me not be distracted! We want to send a clear message that if it is a single Bill, and it is negotiated with the Opposition Caucus, we will want to understand that. But where we have a bunch of statutes such as these being fast-tracked, it is dangerous and Parliament should never accept this to happen again. Having said that, there are, in fact, some very ... view
• 21 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, sometimes, does have a genuine shortage of funding. I want to ask the Minister whether she could consider, in small towns like Garsen, mapping out plans, so that those of us who are able to source for extra funding, can drill dams in those places and put up sewerage systems. Is she able to do that for us? view
• 21 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is very saddening that the KBC is in dire financial status. The Assistant Minister has not told us that in a country such as Britain, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is heavily supported by the Government because of the important role it plays. What has the Assistant Minister done to ensure that the national broadcaster does not collapse? view
• 21 May 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to demand a Ministerial Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There have been reports in the public domain attributed to the Ambassador of the United States of America (USA) stationed in Kenya to the effect that the USA President will be visiting Africa in July, and that in his visit he will not visit our country, Kenya. I would like the Minister for Foreign Affairs to clarify the following: (a) the reasons as to why the USA President, whose late father was of Kenyan origin, and who, indeed, has ... view
• 21 May 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 21 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, again, on a similar note, last week I had sought a Ministerial Statement from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance on the questions of Kenyans who are making advance payments and then companies disappearing and folding off, leaving Kenyans exposed. I gave a specific example of the GTV Company. The Chair ordered that we should have a response today. However, the Minister is not here. There is no indication as to what is happening. view
• 21 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the particular Standing Order under which this Motion has been moved by Mr. Thuo, is the one that requires that every Bill must go to a Departmental Committee so that we, as Members of Parliament, can scrutinize it. The reasons they have advanced are very noble; they have said because of the greater problem of backlog of cases, we need to fast track this process. For that treason, I will support the Motion. However, we would not want this to be a habit. Sincerely, we would want the Government to do the First Reading and ... view