Kiraitu Murungi

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 101 to 110 of 1237.

• 2 Jun 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, normally, I do not oppose Bills in this House. However, I would like to go on record as opposing this Bill, and I have my own reasons for doing so. As you know, I am a member of the Njuri Ncheke of Meru and this Bill is contrary to our morality and contrary to our culture. There are certain secrets of Njuri Ncheke which cannot be written. There are certain issues of culture, knowledge, traditions, language, songs and dance for us to enjoy, not for commercialization. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this Bill is based on some ... view
• 2 Jun 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I invite the King of West Pokot to Meru so that we can dance and enjoy together, and then, he can forget all these things about professor and mathematics. You enjoy as one of the members of the community. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate view
• 31 May 2016 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise to support this amendment Bill. I would like to echo the spirit in which the Senator for Mombasa County, Sen. Hassan, expressed himself. It is common knowledge that the only sector that Kenya is known for internationally is the sports sector. especially athletics. It is in the long distance races that Kenyans shine everywhere in the world. Whenever we travel, no one asks us about Ministers, tea or coffee in Kenya. Even those who do not speak English have seen Kenyan athletes on television. Therefore, this is one of the most important sectors in Kenya. ... view
• 31 May 2016 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, at the Committee Stage we should examine how to strengthen the Tribunal by clarifying the procedures that it will use so that justice is not only done but seen to be done, especially with regard to serious allegations on doping which might not be properly established. Madam Temporary Speaker, lastly, I would like to appeal to all athletes in this country and other sports people to consider using miraa. It is not a drug. I recommend it for our sports people. It will give them strength, lift their spirits and give them stamina in the field. They ... view
• 19 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not want to repeat what my colleagues have said. view
• 19 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the clarification that I want to seek regards the erratic contributions that my county has made. If you look at Meru County which is region No.26 on the Report, we have contributed Kshs9.375 million in one year, Kshs27 million in 2014, Kshs6,140,000 in another year, Kshs7,820,623 in another year, making a total of approximately Kshs44 million. We are the second highest contributors to this fund. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we would like to know the criteria; why we, as Meru County, are among the number one contributors to this fund in the Republic. Is it because ... view
• 19 Apr 2016 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Maybe you should recognize Sen. Adan so that she can stop interrupting me. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate view
• 19 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to support this Motion that the Senate adopts the report of the Standing Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget on the second basis for equitable sharing of revenue among the county governments which was laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 30th March, 2016. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this matter has been thoroughly discussed in various fora and recommendations made by the Commission of Revenue Allocation (CRA) which has been accepted by the Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget. To me, this is a very good formula for us to use in ... view
• 14 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to make the following Statement--- view
• 14 Apr 2016 in Senate: Sorry, Mr. Speaker, Sir. It is Sen. Ndiema. view