Franklin Mithika Linturi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 7 May 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my question to the Minister is that even before the Ministry moves ahead to construct the headquarters for the new districts that were created last year, could the Ministry consider constructing district headquarters, and is he aware that there is a cartel that involves the senior officers in his Ministry that goes down to the headquarters, to the districts and to the provinces? When these contracts are given out and there are delays in giving out something small, you will find that work does not move as fast as is required, because one or two things ... view
• 7 May 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. Let me start by saying that there is every need to have a structured and recognized official Opposition in this House to check on the excesses of the Government. It is common knowledge and true that a Government without an opposition can easily transform itself into a conspiracy against the people of Kenya. The excesses and over-indulgence of the Government can only be checked by an organized and a recognized opposition. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, we all agree that this House was once rushed into passing a law that we believe is bad. I ... view
• 6 May 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am rising on Standing Order No.69 to make a personal statement on a matter that is in the public domain. The matter is to the effect that I am among the Members of the Public Investments Committee (PIC) who are unqualified to sit in the Committee because I have allegedly been cited for corruption in the past. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to state the following simple facts: That, I am not corrupt and that I have never been cited for corruption anywhere in the Republic of Kenya. I have never been summoned by ... view
• 6 May 2008 in National Assembly: I intend to discharge that mandate without fear or favour. I equally urge Members of the Committee to stand firm and discharge their mandate fully knowing that the appointment, first of May 6, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 835 all, is by the people of Kenya. Those who feel sceptical about the capacity of my Committee to watchdog over the State Corporations on behalf of this august House are invited to audit the Committee's work from time to time. We have an excellent foundation laid by the Committee of the last Parliament and we intend to continue with the good work. Mr. ... view
• 30 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I also rise to support the Motion. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to make a few observations. I want to start by saying that the whole essence why the Supplementary Estimates are brought here is to seek approval of Parliament. The other function that Parliament plays in the Supplementary Budget is that of the watchdog. As it is now, I would say that I have been ambushed by the Supplementary Estimates, as such, I may not be able to play my watchdog role as required by law. We all realise that ... view
• 29 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Finance:- (a) whether he is aware that last year, several Kenyans lost billions of shillings when investment schemes now infamously known as "pyramid schemes" collapsed; (b) why the Government allowed the pyramid schemes to go on undeterred; (c) whether he could inform the House who is responsible for compensating the victims; and, (d) what steps the Government has taken to ensure that victims are compensated and the perpetrators brought to book. view
• 29 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am saddened by the answer. The hon. Assistant Minister has admitted that he is aware that Kenyans lost a lot of money through the so-called "pyramid schemes". The basic meaning of the word "bank" is that, it is an institution that collects and lends money to the public. These institutions have been operating in this country. Some like Deci and Clip have been in existence for the last four years. The Central Bank of Kenya Banking Fraud Investigation Department has also gone to the 714 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES April 29, 2008 extent of freezing accounts of some ... view
• 29 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has the mandate to regulate or finance institutions in this country. Going by the type of debate that we have had here, would I be correct to ask the Assistant Minister to confirm that the CBK abdicated its role of supervising and regulating the so-called monetary market? view
• 17 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise again to seek a further clarification on the ruling that you have just made on the matter of how we should associate or coalesce to get recognition as an Opposition. I appreciate the fact that the Standing Orders require that the Official Opposition should have 30 Members of Parliament from one political party. However, being a new Member of Parliament, at times, it may not be within my knowledge, but I would appreciate if I am proved wrong. Section 80(1) of the Constitution talks about the freedoms of assembly and association. It ... view
• 16 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise on a point of order No.20 where I am seeking leave-- view