George Gitonga Murugara

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 771 to 780 of 828.

• 11 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support the withdrawal of the Motion on the basis that there exist irregularities regarding that Motion. One of those pointed out are in contravention of the Constitution. This House should not engage in an exercise in futility by debating a matter that is not likely to see the light of the day. Doing so would be spending precious time of the House unwisely. If it is established that the Motion on the Floor is not likely to see the light of the day, then it should quickly die, so that Members can move ... view
• 11 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: I support the withdrawal of the Motion. 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
• 10 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Thank you, Member for Makueni Constituency. He got me this chance by saying a number of nice things about Tharaka and the dam that is just about to be constructed. I rise to support this very important Bill which has timeously been brought into the House for debate and for legislation. It is very important that we acknowledge irrigation as one of the key aspects of the food sector in Kenya. For the country to realise its full potential in terms of food production, it is vitally important that most of the country is put under ... view
• 10 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: The Bill has made elaborate provisions on how irrigation services are going to be offered and regulated in the country. There has also been creation of the National Irrigation Development Authority to take the place of the National Irrigation Board which has been carrying out the duties of irrigation in the country. My own observation is that if the provisions of this Bill are brought into force, then irrigation is likely to take another dimension in the country. The country is likely to realise the fruits of what comes with irrigation. It is important to mention that the water shortage ... view
• 10 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: the counties of Kitui, Garissa and Tana River. It is therefore one of the most useful water resources that the country is going to have in terms of irrigation. However, on the part of my constituency of Tharaka, we have welcomed the construction of this dam purely because it may bring what we term as peripheral benefits, including employment of large sections of the population. It is also likely to supply water to some parts of my constituency. Most important, it is likely to assist the country in power generation. I urge the Government to bear in mind most of ... view
• 28 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to second the Motion. view
• 28 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I support the Motion that these sets of regulations be annulled. I sat in the committee that took the decision that these regulations had defects ranging from being contrary to statute and the Constitution. The NLC’s investigation of 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
• 28 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: historical injustices and these regulations are very important to this country. It is incumbent upon the NLC to ensure that these regulations are brought back in a proper and timely manner and that they are passed and approved by Parliament for purposes of implementation. Therefore, it is my humble plea to this commission that it moves with speed and reintroduces and republishes these regulations in compliance with the Constitution and conducts public participation and the same will be approved. view
• 28 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: The traffic amendment rules were introduced under the Traffic Act to impose licence fees on inspection of motor vehicles on a graduated scale starting with motorcycles to small cars, to lorries and trailers. Unfortunately, two reasons were considered as far as these regulations were concerned. The first one being that there had been no consultation whatsoever with the people of Kenya. The people of Kenya were being taxed when there was no consultation or representation. Two, the fees that were proposed were inordinately high and not suitable to the people at the grassroots especially the boda boda owners and riders ... view
• 27 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support the adoption of the Report by the Departmental Committee on Health. The KNH is one of the biggest hospitals in East and Central Africa. It is a hospital that has a very long history of medical care. It is not supposed to be a hospital of first instance but one, where patients are referred from lower hospitals, for medicare. That is so that they are properly treated and go back in good health. Kenyatta National Hospital is a teaching hospital. This is where most of our doctors have gone through. The work ... view