Eng. Ephraim Mwangi Maina

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1221 to 1230 of 1598.

• 27 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand to support this Motion. I think with the time we have already taken in this House, we need to dispense with the business of this House because we have constituencies to deal with. Rightfully also, we know the times we are in. Therefore, I support this Motion so that we can dispense with the business as soon as possible. We will then go and meet our constituents. For those who are looking for other positions, they can have time to interact with their constituents. view
• 27 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended in the Schedule by inserting the following new amendment in its proper numerical sequence— view
• 19 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister for Local Government the following Question by Private Notice. (a) Is the Minister aware that the construction of Karatina Market has stalled for over six months and if so, why? (b) When will the market be completed and handed over to the Council? view
• 19 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Since the Minister says that he sacked this man because a whistle blower from the civil society informed them, it looks like the Civil Service is being run by whistle blowers and the civil society. Justice, therefore, can hardly be done. Could the Minister tell us why the Government should rely on outside and bogus agencies to discipline its own officers? view
• 19 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister for Local Government the following Question by Private Notice. (a) Is the Minister aware that the construction of Karatina Market has stalled for over six months and if so, why? (b) When will the market be completed and handed over to the Council? (c) Could the Government consider compensating the traders and the Council for the loss of business and suffering due to delay in completion of the market? view
• 19 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I must say from the outset that nothing is true in all these answers. First of all, the Assistant Minister says the construction of the market has not stalled, yet in his second answer he says that they issued a notice. This is in itself contradictory. One would wonder why there was a need for a notice if the construction of the market had not stalled. Thirdly, on the third part of the Question the Assistant Minister should tell this House how much money they spent in setting up the temporary market, whose cost was shared ... view
• 19 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the way this Question has been answered contains untrue information bordering on lies. view
• 19 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Okay, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. In the Bible, there is very little difference between “untrue” and “lie”. They are actually the same. As you know, in our vernacular, we do not have this superfluous vocabulary, therefore--- view
• 19 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I believe my friend is aware that even the Quran is the same but for the benefit of procedure today, let me say that say that what the Assistant Minister is saying is untrue; it is not correct. Therefore, I would request that he goes back, finds out the truth, comes with it and gives us the way forward because this is an important market and people are suffering, besides losing business. It actually serves a whole region. The President himself has given his undertaking and it is a pity that the Assistant Minister cannot take ... view