Julius Odenyo Arungah

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 151 to 160 of 176.

• 6 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Assistant Minister says they will spend July 6, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1895 Kshs300 million to buy seeds. I would like him to explain the rationale of setting aside Kshs300 million when I know for a fact that during the last drought Kshs8 billion was spent to feed those people who were hungry. Why is the Ministry setting aside a paltry Kshs300 million? view
• 6 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Assistant Minister has talked about setting aside Kshs300 million to buy seeds to give the poor farmers. But I do know that during the last drought, the Government spent Kshs8 billion to feed about two million Kenyans. How could he justify setting aside a paltry Kshs300 million compared to spending Kshs8 billion to combat drought? If the Kshs8 billion could be given to support farmers in input, we could feed up to 20 million Kenyans. view
• 29 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have the greatest respect for the ruling that you have just made. However, I can see three hon. Members who are literally at pain. In view of the ruling that you have made, hon. Gitau and hon. Nyachae are very honourable Members of this House. If we leave the matter where you have suggested, we are going to open up this matter to a lot of speculation. We are going to give the impression that hon. Gitau is being denied the opportunity to provide evidence to support his allegations. I am ... view
• 29 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me a chance to contribute to this Motion. Let me state from the outset that I support the Motion. It is my view that, as representatives of the people of Kenya, and as a body that allows the Minister to levy taxation, it is only fair that we be given an opportunity to decide on how the resources of this country are allocated. Therefore, I am hoping that this is the last time the Minister for Finance will come here and surprise us with his proposals. We expect hon. Members to have ... view
• 29 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if you gave me Kshs2 billion, I would feed the people of Khwisero for 25 years. view
• 29 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the company is called Kingsway Tyres and Automat Limited. If you want more information, I will give you. In September, 2004, this company owed the KRA Kshs2 billion. A distress was effected and the Kingsway Tyres and Automat Limited wrote to the KRA and volunteered to pay. view
• 29 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not need any information. The company in question wrote a letter to the KRA offering to pay at the rate of Kshs1.5 million a week. The KRA duly accepted this arrangement. After that arrangement was made--- view
• 29 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with those few remarks, I beg to support. view
• 22 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Attorney-General has told us that Kshs72 million was paid. Is he satisfied that according to the Advocates Remuneration Order, this was a fair amount to pay for the work that was done? view
• 21 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: on behalf of view