Franklin Mithika Linturi

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1031 to 1040 of 1188.

• 20 May 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I think the Assistant Minister has to apologize for the insinuation that miraa causes illusion. I come from a district where miraa is the sole cash crop. My people depend on this crop. It is really revered from where I come. So, could he apologize for insinuating that miraa causes illusion when this is the livelihood of many people from Igembe District? view
• 19 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, when these contracts were entered, the Attorney- General’s opinion was sought by the various Government departments. The opinion that he gave was in a way that he gave a go-ahead on the performance of these contracts. That being the case, and in view of the matters that are pending in court, does the Attorney- General believe that he is morally right to prosecute these cases until they are completely determined by the court? This is because he is the Principal Government Legal Adviser and at the same time, the prosecutor. view
• 14 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, even for those who are lucky to receive their benefits on time, their monthly installments are never submitted within the required time. What steps is he taking to ensure that the monthly installments are paid on time to assist the gallant Kenyans who spent much of their lives serving this country? view
• 13 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, logging in forests is a common phenomenon in all parts of this country. Nyambene Forest, which neighbours my constituency, is now completely depleted. Igembe South West District Officer has arrested people involved in logging and has taken them to the District Forest Officer for disciplinary action but he has completely done nothing. Instead, he colludes with people who are involved in logging in the forest. view
• 13 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, what is the Ministry doing to punish forest officers who collude with people who are continuing to log in the forest? view
• 13 May 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 13 May 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. As much as I would not want to challenge your ruling on deferring that Question - I stand to be corrected if I misunderstood you - the reason for deferring that Question is because the Minister had written to the Speaker indicating that he will be out of the country and so in your assessment, he could not be around. There was a Cabinet reshuffle last week and my friend, Mr. Nguyai, was appointed the Assistant Minister in this Ministry and I have seen him loitering around. Is it in order ... view
• 13 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, may I clarify that I saw him wandering around. view
• 13 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I really want to do it but which word would I use here? view
• 13 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I saw the Assistant Minister in the precincts of Parliament! view