Ekwee David Ethuro

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am extremely surprised that the Assistant Minister for Finance does not live in the Republic of Kenya. Neither does he live in Siaya County. I can give two examples of the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF). Where we have partnered with Government agencies in terms of financing a project, for example, Tana River and the fence in the forest in Malindi, the CDF component would be completed many months before the Government has even started its procurement process. So, obviously, he cannot claim that he is not aware. He has demonstrated that he does not know ... view
• 19 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, now that, that is the case, could he give us a timeframe within which he is going to bring the necessary law to this House, so that we can make progress in terms of the development projects that we have passed as a country? view
• 19 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I asked about when. The hon. Chairman of the PAC also asked about when. Could the Assistant Minister confirm to this House when he will be bringing the amended procurement law? view
• 19 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the answer to the Question means that these people have been denied the correct answer for a long time. But even the dates the Minister for Roads is giving us, Tuesday, is Christmas Day and Wednesday is Boxing Day. Unless he is telling us that there is going to be a special Christmas session, then we will be available for him to come and answer, which I do not think will be the case. view
• 19 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. This House gave me a responsibility which is embedded in law as the Chair of Constituencies Fund Committee (CFC). The same law gave the Minister responsibility to disburse funds to the CDF on a quarterly basis. What is there for him to prepare and to lose his sleep? If he did so, it is because he has been sleeping on the job for too long. This is a straightforward matter. He made a commitment to this view
• 19 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Where are the facts? view
• 19 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order! view
• 19 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are responsible for the accuracy of the statements we make in this House. That is in our Standing Orders. I am saying that the CDF allocation for this financial year by the Minister himself is Kshs21,763,000,000. As per now, unless he has sneaked something this morning, one hour ago when I communicated with the Board, he had only released Kshs10 billion. Surely, Kshs10 billion is less than 50 per cent of Kshs21.76 billion. So, even on account of the law, he is dead wrong. Secondly, you have picked even the more fundamental precept that he ... view
• 19 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to second this Motion and to thank the Minister for Finance for bringing it. We agreed as a House Business Committee yesterday, that for purposes of expediting the business, given the tight calendar that is remaining for this House before the General Election, it is important that we allow, as a Back Bench or bend over as usual to accommodate the Government. I beg to second. view
• 19 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, again, I rise to second this particular procedural Motion. In doing so, I want to appreciate the members of this House for always coming to the rescue of Government. There are three Bills before us. We are more interested in the first two: The Statue Law (Miscellaneous Amendments (No. 2), Bill, (Bill No. 82 of 2012), and The County Governments Public Finance Management Transition Bill (Bill No. 84 of 2012). These two Bills are critical in terms of facilitating the transition to the devolved system. view