3 Jun 2015 in National Assembly:
Coming from where I come from, I am sure Hon. Musyimi understands that I am addressing the nation.
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3 Jun 2015 in National Assembly:
I support these changes because where I come from there has been suffering because the county government could not pay for water for two weeks. I could see everything come to a standstill. But, I am very happy that through these negotiations and arbitration this will be a thing of the past.
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3 Jun 2015 in National Assembly:
The Budget and Appropriations Committee has done a good job to come back to the House and listen to us instead of listening to Cabinet Secretaries. This Budget is the biggest that has ever been proposed. It is close to Kshs2 trillion. The Government plans 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.
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3 Jun 2015 in National Assembly:
to increase the Budget by 23 per cent to Kshs1.99 trillion, which is almost Kshs2 trillion. The only worry I have is how to fund the deficit. It will force the Government to do domestic borrowing which will raise interest rates. Businesses will find them very high and it may kill the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and micro businesses. The rest of the deficit may be through borrowing and that will put a lot of strain on Kenyans.
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3 Jun 2015 in National Assembly:
We have said time and again that any time there is a stalemate between the National Assembly and the Senate, especially on money bills which, according to the Constitution should originate from the National Assembly--- The Senate has fought us and have always gone to court and got a ruling. When we passed this Constitution, we said that 80 per cent is good whilst 20 per cent is bad. We said that let us pass it and we correct that one when it is there. For us to be seen not to be fighting with the Senate, the law should ...
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3 Jun 2015 in National Assembly:
Let me stick to that.
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3 Jun 2015 in National Assembly:
Thank you for that correction, hon. Speaker. In fact, we are looking at the same thing.
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3 Jun 2015 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity. 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.
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3 Jun 2015 in National Assembly:
However, let me say that I do support. Thank you.
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3 Jun 2015 in National Assembly:
I want to support this Motion in the amended form. I want to take this opportunity to thank hon. Mutava Musyimi and his Committee for doing a good job. They listened to us and brought these amendments which are supported by Members.
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