Franklin Mithika Linturi

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• 5 Nov 2019 in Senate: another term, that MES is also called the “Messy Equipment Scheme.” We went and saw some of the reports that were brought to the Committee by the Ministry itself at that time, where a number of certain equipment were delivered to certain hospitals. However, on counter checking on the ground, what we found was completely opposite. We asked the personnel on the ground when these equipment were delivered, and how much money was spent. What shocked us was that some equipment was delivered in 2015 and, up to date, they have never been used, yet the Ministry continues to pay ... view
• 5 Nov 2019 in Senate: Therefore, if we have a Government that is not able to check the kind of plunder, and the kind of resources they are wasting every month, I do not think that I can trust some of the projects that are being funded by donors. I have no confidence with the same people increasing the debt ceiling limit to Kshs9 trillion, because I am very afraid that this money may not go to the intended use. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, finally, we have a duty, as the elected representatives of the people, to once in a while consult, talk to the ... view
• 5 Nov 2019 in Senate: TV. A question was raised when I was there: “What is your view; do you support Sen. Linturi’s position or the Government’s position on increase of public debt?” Only 6 per cent of the voters from Meru agreed that we should go and increase the debt ceiling, while 94 per cent said ‘no.’ Who am I, therefore, to stand before this Senate and go against the wish of the people of Meru? Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, a time has come when we must stand up to be counted. The time has come when we must say--- view
• 5 Nov 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, time has come to resist--- view
• 5 Nov 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, time has come for us to stand up to be counted. We must resist by all means possible the count of undue influence and threats that we receive every day. view
• 5 Nov 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Sen. Orengo will tell you--- view
• 5 Nov 2019 in Senate: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. He is a living testimony. If in their time they did not rise to say ‘no’ to the bad rule of the Kenya African National Union (KANU) and President Moi, Kenya would not be a multi-party State. If we cannot stand up today to say ‘no’ to this reckless borrowing, we will get this country into deeper debt. We will be auctioned. Every Kenyan here, whenever you get home, you will be dealing with miserable people because of the kind of situation that we have participated in putting them in. view
• 5 Nov 2019 in Senate: With that, I oppose this Motion. In the event that I will not be in the House tomorrow, I will vote by proxy and my vote must be checked. It must be “No,” if I will not be here. view
• 5 Nov 2019 in Senate: No, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 16 Oct 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank you for giving me this opportunity and congratulate you for the great wisdom. That the National Assembly found it wise to send this Message to this House is something that we must appreciate because in the past things that affected this country, whose effect had serious The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view