Kiraitu Murungi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 23 Apr 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. I think we have all sworn to defend the Constitution and the Standing Orders of this House. We are very many friends and opponents as politicians in this House. However, we are bound by one common thing, and that is to defend the Constitution and to follow the Standing Orders of this House. view
• 23 Apr 2009 in National Assembly: The issue we are discussing, about the appointment of the Leader of Government Business in the House, is covered by Standing Order No.11. The relevant Standing Order reads as follows:- “Appointment of Leader of Government Business and Government Panel. 11. (1) The Leader of Government Business shall be appointed in accordance with Standing Order No.2.” Standing Order No.2 reads as follows:- “The Leader of Government Business means the Minister designated by the Government as the Leader of Government Business in the House.” The only test that we should apply is whether there is a Minister who has been designated by ... view
• 23 Apr 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, just before I was interrupted by the hon. engineer, I was saying that the Government has designated a Minister to serve as the Leader of Government Business in this House. view
• 23 Apr 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is a general assumption that Members of this House are familiar with the Constitution and the Standing Orders. The Constitution makes it very clear that the President is the Head of State and Head of Government. I am, therefore, not misleading the House. Please, hon. Chanzu, read the Constitution, the National Accord and the Standing Orders! view
• 23 Apr 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are requesting you to make your own ruling as to whether the number that political parties should nominate is 21 or 20 in view of Standing Order No.158(6). It is for the Government to appoint the Chairman of the HBC. view
• 23 Apr 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you. view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir--- view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to state from the very outset that I oppose this Motion. view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Fe bruary 18, 2009 PARLIAMENTAR Y DEBATES view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the hon. Member should read the dictionary. The Motion is being supported on the basis of the doctrine of taking political responsibility. That doctrine is not defined in the Kenyan Constitution, laws or our Standing Orders. view