Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

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• 15 Jun 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there must be no attempt to gag divergent views! I will not be intimidated at all, whatsoever! There is no Standing Order that requires me to read for the hon. Members! view
• 15 Jun 2011 in National Assembly: It is a great shame that Members of this House can resolve to shouting like they are in a market place! Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the allegations I have indicated are in this document. The Chairman of the Committee, while moving the Motion tabulated them. The evidence was from Mr. Kirui. The other evidence is contained in the letter from Justice ole Keiuwa whose letter is annexed to the proceedings. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let there be tolerance. Give your views but allow divergent views. These are not the days--- view
• 15 Jun 2011 in National Assembly: Yes, inform me! view
• 15 Jun 2011 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 15 Jun 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, while appreciating that information, I will repeat that it is up to each hon. Member to read the Report--- view
• 15 Jun 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, Mr. Kirui’s evidence was accompanied by SMSs which must be investigated. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to support with the recommendation that the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) be investigated before taking office. view
• 15 Jun 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 15 Jun 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, a dissenting point is necessary so that there is debate! Is this hon. Member, whom I respect, in order to suggest that the dissent was by a few dissenting voices when, on page 30, it is a split vote of 11 aside? Is he in order to mislead the House? view
• 15 Jun 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand to oppose the amendment. Mr. Kirui’s calibre cannot be in doubt! He was fit to be a Permanent Secretary of this Government. Therefore, his allegations deserve investigations just like those of Judge ole Keiuwa. Those who want to dismiss the dissenters just like a bunch of people, I refer you to page 30 to see that it was a split vote! I refer you to the HANSARD to see that what we are saying today in this House is what we said under reservations. To those who want to quickly rush Mr. Tobiko to ... view
• 15 Jun 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the Bill. This Bill should be widened to cover all independent offices. We have gone through trial and error. We should find a procedure. If you look at the provisions in the Constitution for public offices, you will see that transparency, competitiveness and inclusiveness are called for. We should now provide clearly in this Bill that all independent office holders will be interviewed publicly. We then must develop rules on vetting, because that was the recommendation of our Committee after we went through difficulties and view