Irungu Kang'ata

All parliamentary appearances

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• 7 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: this country. We need to have several in Lamu and Mombasa. Therefore, any attempt to build a terminal must be supported by any country. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, there is a fundamental accounting principle which is usually expressed in form of an equation which reads: “Capital + Liability = Assets”. Therefore, we should never fear taking liabilities. This is because liabilities added to capital form an asset. In my assessment, there is nothing wrong in us taking loans so long as we can manage our debt portfolio. A question has been raised as to whether our debt is sustainable. There ... view
• 26 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. One argument that has been given by the Chair of the Committee is that we are about to reach the threshold of the UN. That argument is not desirable because for us to fill all vacancies in Government, it will be expensive on the taxpayer. So, it makes sense for us to privatise some services and in my opinion, this is one of the areas that private sector can play a good part. In any event, that which the Government does, private sector does it better. With regard to training, the Chairman had said ... view
• 26 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: No, you gave a direction and said if the Chair’s proposal goes through, then Hon. Mutura’s proposal dies. So, it makes sense for us to argue in a--- view
• 26 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. I oppose on the basis that if we are able to defeat his proposal, Mutura’s view will go through, that we should train these people who are having guns for a period of more than six months. Also look at the proposal about a written contract for a person who is going to be given a gun. The other issue is that, for one to have a gun, he or she should, at least, have a minimum of Form Four certification. The final point is very crucial. This Government gives guns to private citizens ... view
• 23 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker--- view
• 17 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: I stand to second and support this Political Parties (Amendment) Bill 2016. It is a very good Bill which has new features. It is going to alter the political landscape and the way we manage political parties in this country. One of the reasons I support this Bill is this: For the first time in the history of this country, we have provided the mechanism of merging political parties. We know several political parties that have merged. However, they have done that in a very informal manner. A good example is the merger of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and ... view
• 17 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, if you have a case before the tribunal, you do not know how you can move it. There are several ways of moving a case from a court to another. You can do it through filing a plea or originating sermons or a notice of motion. You can also move from a court by filing a petition. However, presently, the law is silent. You do not know how you can move. I know the principal Act has a provision providing that the tribunal should not have due regard to technicalities but, be that as it may, ... view
• 17 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: compete in the political space without faltering the right of the Kenyans to elect anyone they wish. Thank you and God bless you. view
• 17 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: I, hereby, second this Bill. view
• 15 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. Allow me to urge Members to reject this Bill. My reasons are very clear. Once we pass this Bill, we shall be condemning our people to poverty. Why? This is one of the Bills that have been crafted to do a reverse gear back to the 18th Century. It is purporting to give intellectual property on forms of associations which are very amorphous. If we give powers to the Kikuyu community to claim intellectual property over the kiondo, for example; who will enforce that law? Who will take it to the bank? Who is ... view