Johnson Nduya Muthama

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. I want to bring to your attention that yesterday it was ruled by the Chair that all matters that concern the Ministry of Finance should be suspended for the time being until the issue to do with the Minister is discussed by the House and decided upon. view
• 2 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also rise to support this very important Motion that was brought by hon. Mbau. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was consulting with hon. Ogindo here because during his contribution, he referred to a certain region as a community by its identity. We have made that correction with him and he has agreed that it was wrong. We are trying to do away with the issue of tribalism. It is wrong for a certain community to be identified by its identity, especially when we are contributing to a very crucial Motion like this one. ... view
• 26 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. I stand to make my contribution on these tax proposals relating to Excise Duties, Value Added Tax (VAT), Income Tax and Miscellaneous Fees and Taxes. I support these tax measures as proposed by the Minister. 1466 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES June 26, 2008 Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Minister has proposed that the tax on motorcycles with a capacity of not more than 250 be zero-rated. The Minister has considered the common view
• 26 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: by zero-rating tax on motorcycles. Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I want to suggest that the Minister goes up to a maximum of 300cc, because 250cc is a very small capacity of engine. Most of the roads in our country are constructed on hilly areas, yet the motorcycles are used to transport people who cannot afford to pay matatu fares. If you look at the capacity of that engine, it is only suitable on a flat ground, but if you go to hilly areas, it will be absolutely difficult for it to work. If the Minister goes up to 300cc, ... view
• 26 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: demonstrating over the high cost of living due, especially, to rising food prices. The Minister should have gone beyond just wheat products, and also zero-rated VAT on other foodstuffs. The Minister also talked about cement. The issue of promoting construction in our country is a matter of great concern. In Egypt, one bag of cement is selling for Kshs70, but in Kenya it is going for Kshs800. If you buy such a commodity now in Egypt, although it is a member of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa countries (COMESA), I do not know if Duty will apply. ... view
• 26 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: , who is a farmer. Farmers do not need such trucks, but they would prefer an open truck for farming activities. By waiving duty on garbage collection trucks, the Minister is only allowing the business people to buy trucks and use them in the big cities, where there are rich people who collect garbage. So, that is just for the business people. The Minister should have stated the capacity of the engine and then imposed restrictions, so that no business person would be allowed to own more than two such vehicles. There is a big loophole that allows people with ... view
• 19 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 19 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not think that Mr. Gumo is in order to keep on challenging issues that involve women. The policy of 30 per cent opportunities to be accorded to women is meant to promote them. It was decided on by His Excellency the President, whose Government the Minister serves! He should support Government policies! view
• 18 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Ahsante sana, Bw. Naibu Spika wa Muda. Nachukua nafasi hii kutoa maoni yangu kuhusu Bajeti ya 2008/2009. Mimi niliguswa sana kuona kwamba tunahitaji pesa nyingi za kuagiza chakula kutoka nchi za nje ili kuwalisha Wakenya kwa miezi michache tu. Huku nikimshukuru Waziri wa Fedha kwa makadirio ya pesa ambayo yanafaa sana, vile vile nasikitika kwamba nchi inahitaji mipango kabambe kuliko kuletewa chakula kutoka nje. Nasema hivyo kwa sababu mabilioni ya pesa tutakazotumia kuwanunulia wananchi wa Kenya mahindi yangefaa kutumiwa kuwapatia maji. Tungewaacha wahangaike kwa hiyo miezi mitatu! Nchi ya Kenya ni kubwa. Sehemu kubwa ya kule ninakotoka ina rutuba nyingi ... view
• 18 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Ahsante sana, Bw. Naibu Spika wa Muda. Kodi--- view