David Gikaria

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1671 to 1680 of 2696.

• 10 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: We need to put a lot of emphasis on this. Our vetting process must be above board, so that if we bring a Chairman or a commissioner in the EACC, they must be above board. If my personal assistant, for example, receives a bribe on my behalf, I am an associate and I should be view
• 10 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 10 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: charged for that offence for purposes of that law. At the same time, we need to be very careful. We have seen this in the matatu industry. We have seen the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) taking action against a whole bus. view
• 10 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: With those few remarks, I thank you for giving me this opportunity to air my views. I support. view
• 10 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 10 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I just needed to understand something. Yesterday, there was a Motion by Hon. Jakoyo Midiwo, which was thrown out regarding betting. Is it the same or this is now a Bill? view
• 10 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: So, we will now deal with the Bill? view
• 9 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me an opportunity. I support the amendments brought by the Leader of the Majority Party regarding the Anti-Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill. This is an important issue which we need to consider as a country. Kenya is moving towards enhancing its statutes. The direction the Government has taken is important in giving confidence and showing the world that we are a nation, among other nations, which is against this kind of ill gotten money. It is true, as it has been said, that money laundering, if not well taken care of, can led ... view
• 9 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: As we create more institutions, it is important that we do not create for the sake of it. We need to ask ourselves, as Parliamentarians, whether hefty fines are going to give us the results that we want or they are just going to enhance the bribes that these people are asking for. If we put a huge fine or penalty, will it result to better services and people wanting to avoid the practice or will it just lead to people asking for more bribes? We need to have thorough vetting as has been said. You can see what is ... view
• 3 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I support what the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade has said. It is important for us to encourage the locals to do business. In fact, it has always been in people’s minds that if we do not give incentives to the local business people, they cannot compete with our friends who come into this country. I support the amendment. view