George Gitonga Murugara

All parliamentary appearances

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• 3 Apr 2019 in National Assembly: police posts and lines along the area, but still rustlers from Isiolo - and that complaint was raised - Garissa and Balambala find their way into Tharaka to steal livestock and terrorise residents. I made an application to the outgoing IG for a number of KPR to be trained, equipped and deployed in the constituency. That application is lying on the desk of the IG and Mr. Mutyambai will find it there. It is my plea to him that he deals with this so that next time I go to Tharaka I will be saying my problem that has been ... view
• 27 Mar 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, aware that village elders play an integral role in the functioning of the national Government at the village level by assisting chiefs and assistant chiefs in facilitating national Government services including promotion of education, handling security issues, solving disputes, promoting development initiatives, and social services in their villages through the “ Nyumba Kumi " initiative; concerned that these officers discharge these important duties without any facilitation by the Government; acknowledging the need to appreciate and motivate these village elders for the services rendered; cognisant of the resolution ... view
• 27 Mar 2019 in National Assembly: What roles do the village elders play? Why is it important to appreciate them and if possible, remunerate them for the work they do? Why is it important that we have a policy on their recruitment? As I have said, village elders are the basic fabric of the Government system in the villages. They play a pivotal role as the first port of call when it comes to any Government matter that must be discussed in the village. In a few words, we can say that village elders are jacks of all trades and masters of everything. They are judges ... view
• 27 Mar 2019 in National Assembly: in Tharaka Constituency. I have met them at various levels and they have always made the expression that ‘when you go to Parliament, please, urge the House to ensure that our interests are taken care of’. They ask me to urge the House to make a resolution to the Government that they should be recognised as either civil servants or any other cadre of servants recognised in our Civil Service system. I made this commitment to them and today, we have this Motion before the House. In conclusion, I would urge the House to consider in a very meticulous and ... view
• 27 Mar 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Unfortunately, I can donate only two minutes to the Member for Mukurweini and Dr. Oundo. I will then have three minutes for myself. view
• 27 Mar 2019 in National Assembly: (Tharaka, DP); Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, In reply I thank the Hon. Members of the House for this overwhelming support . This is one of the institutions that need to be looked into carefully both by this House and the Government. view
• 27 Mar 2019 in National Assembly: I confirm that I will be making a follow up with the Committee on Implementation if this House votes in favour of the Motion to ensure that this is implemented. If there is no implementation for whatever reason we will be bringing a Bill in this House to ensure that village elders are anchored in the law. view
• 27 Mar 2019 in National Assembly: I wish to reply to Hon. Nkatha Member for Tharaka Nithi, we will be looking at what best title to give to them including “Area Managers” instead of “Village Elders.” I also wish to confirm that if it is assured in the Budget that chiefs will be getting imprests, we will be insisting that they use those imprests partly to remunerate village administrators. There are other issues that we need to look into including insurances and modes of transport. I assure the Hon. Member for Imenti North that there are no boundary disputes between his constituency and Tharaka. If there ... view
• 27 Mar 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you. view
• 13 Mar 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to present this Petition on behalf of the residents of Ntoroni Sub-Location in Tharaka Constituency following their loss of property and land due to politically instigated land clashes. I, the undersigned, on behalf of residents of Ntoroni Sub-Location, Ntorori Location, and Tharaka North Sub-County in Tharaka Constituency draw the attention of the House to the following: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view