Joseph M'eruaki M'uthari

All parliamentary appearances

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• 30 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. It is high time we looked at other issues. We have this judgment with us, but in my opinion, it is not wise to give orders that may not be implemented. This is because if you do that then it reduces the powers or the credibility of the institutions concerned. Given the sentiments in this particular order, it is something that may not be implementable. So, this is also a reflection for us as a House and citizens. Sometimes we come up with very serious documents like our Constitution, but remember Parliament may not force people ... view
• 29 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this very important amendment to the KNEC Act. Amendments proposed here are important because they clarify the process for nullification of examinations. We are aware that examinations are very important because they assess the suitability and capability of students. Credibility of examinations is as important as having a clear process. This amendment Bill provides more clarity and gives opportunity for a credible examination that is professionally conducted and at the same time it protects the rights of individuals who are involved. At times, there could be a process like what ... view
• 23 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to note this Report by His Excellency the President regarding various issues. It outlines the measures taken and progress achieved in the realisation of national values and principles of governance. It is important to note that our values as a country are enshrined in Article 10 of the Constitution. This is an important thing. As a nation, we have a long way to go in ensuring that values and principles of governance become real. We have all these values and principles properly written and documented in our Constitution, but sometimes I also ... view
• 23 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: I also note the fulfilment of international obligations by the Republic of Kenya. As per the Report, we realise that Kenya is making great strides in terms of fulfilment of international obligations. We also have the Kenyan foreign policy that looks at the protection of Kenyan sovereignty and territorial integrity. It is looking at the question of promoting integration, enhancing regional peace and security, advancing the economic prosperity of Kenya and the Kenyan image and prestige. This, to a large extent, means that our President, through this policy and also his involvement as the first diplomat of Kenya, we have ... view
• 22 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support this Bill which contains amendments to various Acts. I have reservations especially on Clause 23A which is proposing to increase taxation and levies on milk producers. I think this will discourage milk producers and will not add value or benefit them. The recognition of camel milk and goat milk is important because it is increasingly becoming an additional contributor to the milk industry and is of great value to farmers. The other various amendments in this Bill are mostly around definitions, aligning the Acts with the Constitution and substituting the word “Minister” ... view
• 22 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: amendments that have been proposed here, and which have been captured in the Bills that are before this House. For example, we are dealing with the Clinical Officers (Training, Registration and Licensing) Bill, which we concluded the Second Reading this morning. Hon. Speaker, with those remarks, I support this Bill. view
• 22 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I support the amendment which is important, especially the provision on training and giving capacity to the members who join the institute. This will help them to become useful as they understand the context, their involvement and roles. Also, maintaining membership for the period when they are in office is a good provision. I support. view
• 15 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support this Report on the appointment of Dr. Jane Wangui to that position. The lady is qualified. According to the Report, she also displays a lot of competence. For that, I support her appointment. It is my hope that the Commission will look at all the parameters of resource allocation. We have seen occasions in this country, even when we are within one county - and we have the formula for resource allocation at the county level - that there are a lot of disparities in terms of development. That should be put ... view
• 9 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Some of the things we are hearing here are very sad. We need to be Kenyans and protect our country. Foreigners come here and misuse our people and our property. They take advantage of us. Even if we may be considered poor, we need our dignity. The role of this House is to restore the dignity of the Kenyan people. We cannot allow an individual like that to occupy 22,000 acres of land. We have Kenyans who are facing starvation and have no food and then a foreigner comes here and just meanders around. He even ... view
• 8 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, aware that Article 43 of the Constitution provides that every person has the right to clean and safe water in adequate quantities; further aware that water harvesting is an important practice for water management; cognisant of the fact that earth dams and water pans play a key role in water harvesting especially in arid and semi-arid areas; noting that a large quantity of run-off water goes to waste in most parts of the country; further noting that, that run-off water, if properly harvested and managed, would be useful ... view