Franklin Mithika Linturi

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 581 to 590 of 1188.

• 17 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Mwadeghu, I would like to ask you to indulge the Meru nation because I am speaking on behalf of the Merus. view
• 17 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaking, people are so fast in judging me than listening to me. I said I am discussing a matter of the Meru within the nation of Kenya. view
• 17 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: We are a frustrated lot in view of the fact that this Parliament is waiting for a Mediation Report on the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill which was passed in this Parliament, and which included the aspect of recognition of Miraa as one of the essential crops in this country. We have waited for that Report, but it has not seen the light of the day in this House. What remains is for the Senators to explain my frustrations and those of the Amerus. As a result of the National Assembly coming to our support, the institutions that we respect ... view
• 17 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: and convicted. There is an impression that has been created in this country, and that has been confirmed by our systems and out of the inability by DPP to appreciate issues that touch on the nerve of the people of Meru. It is worrying. There is continued vilification and publicity about Miraa being a drug. This is putting us in an awkward position. There has never been medical evidence to show that Miraa is a drug. The Kenyan law does not state that Miraa is a drug. The continuation of that offence is affecting us. In view of this, I ... view
• 17 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I would ask the Leader of the Majority Party to indulge me for a moment so that he may hear what I have to say this precious morning about the baba na mama. I take serious offence when the Leader of the Majority Party tries to create an impression that KANU did not vote for President Uhuru Kenyatta. I was the Chief Whip of KANU in the last Parliament. I was a Member of Parliament of KANU and President Kenyatta was our Chairman. The Leader of the Majority Party should not in any way ... view
• 23 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I rise on a matter of very serious national importance for which I am seeking your guidance and intervention. On why I seek your intervention and guidance and the intervention of this august House, allow me to, at least, lay some ground or basis for this particular request. Hon. Speaker, you will realize that Article 1 of the Constitution of Kenya clearly states that the sovereign power belongs to the people. That sovereign power is only exercised through Parliament and the legislative assemblies in the counties, the Judiciary and the Executive. ... view
• 23 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: under Sub-Article (2)(e) the Attorney-General of Kenya is a member of that particular important commission. Hon. Speaker, if you allow me again, I want to take the Members to Article 156 of the Constitution that specifies the functions of the AG of the Republic of Kenya. It says:- “(1)There is established the office of the Attorney-General”. Sub-Article 4(a) says:- “The Attorney-General─ (a) is the principal legal adviser to the Government.” I want to raise this matter in connection with the matter that is in the public domain, a matter that has caused a lot of anxiety to this country with ... view
• 23 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, when you look at Article 168(5) of the Constitution of Kenya, it says that when the Judicial Service Commission does its recommendations to the President, the President is under obligation. The words used in the Constitution read:- “(5) The President shall, within fourteen days after receiving the petition, suspend the judge from office and, acting in accordance with the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission─ ---” view
• 23 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: What continues to worry me is that the President of the Republic of Kenya has a serious legal adviser by the name of the Attorney-General and many others who are paid from public coffers. As we sit here, we continue seeing the provisions of this Constitution being violated because of the wrong advice that is given to the President by his advisers. My question is: Because this Parliament has powers to review conduct of State officers, is it not worthy to sit down and ask questions as to whether the current Attorney-General of Kenya is really living up to the ... view
• 23 Feb 2016 in National Assembly: This is an issue we cannot afford to take lightly. As defenders of the Constitution and considering the powers that are given to that office, I think it is important for us, as Parliament, to intervene. Hon. Speaker, time has come for you to give guidance to this House. The longer we stay, the more we get into murky waters and, before the end of the year or any other time, the Constitution will have been mutilated. Kenyans will continue feeling uncomfortable by the manner in which Parliament, the Executive or anybody else continues to disrespect or abuse the Constitution. view