Justin Bedan Njoka Muturi

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 791 to 800 of 851.

• 6 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have come a long way since we began the reforms in Parliament. We set up the Parliamentary Service Commission and enacted the Parliamentary Service Act to operationalise the Commission and, indeed, we have seen tremendous improvements. As the Mover has pointed out, the reforms which have been taking place in June 6, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1151 Parliament elevate the position of hon. Members to a new height. Indeed, it was in this very House, in 2003, that we enacted the Public Officer Ethics Act, which, inter alia, defines a Member of Parliament as a ... view
• 6 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am a man who is known to speak the truth. Way back in 2000, if I may jog the memory of the Minister, when we were debating and crafting the Bill, first in various hotels, among them the Grand Regency Hotel, the Minister, among several other hon. Members, was one of the people who used to sit with me in those meetings. I know that I will be borne out by others. If she does not want to be associated with the current Bill as it is, she is at liberty. But I am ... view
• 6 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to produce before this House a copy of the HANSARD record of the debate when a similar Bill was being debated here on 25th July, 2002. If you want, I can read through the HANSARD report what hon. Karua said. It is all here. In fact, I am ashamed that I have to do this. view
• 6 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the avoidance of doubt, I have stated from the HANSARD what Ms. Karua said on 25th July, 2002. However, I think this is not the issue today. If she challenges me, I can read verbatim what she said, if it is necessary. However, it 1152 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES June 6, 2006 is not necessary! view
• 6 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Since the hon. Member rose to challenge me, among other things, the HANSARD reads:- "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is a lot of uncertainty in the air. The date of the General Election is only known, as the Constitution stands, to the President. The date that Parliament would be dissolved is only known to one player who has already expressed preference. This adds to the uncertainty. However, once this Bill is passed, the date of elections becomes certain and responsibility is shared between the Executive and the Parliament---" view
• 6 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Bill that was before this House sought to amend Sections 58 and 59 of the Constitution. The Bill before this House seeks, similarly, to amend Sections 58 and 59 of the same Constitution. view
• 6 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I believe that Mr. Michuki may have forgotten what happened in July 2002. view
• 6 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: At that time, he was not a Minister and I am not surprised he is now saying that this Bill is different from that which was being discussed then. June 6, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1153 view
• 6 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the subject matter is substantially the same. view
• 6 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think I require your protection. view