Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1321 to 1330 of 2953.

• 22 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to oppose the Motion. I just want us to go down memory lane. On 16th December 2008, the two principals signed an agreement committing themselves to within sixty days, whip their troops to enable Parliament to pass a statute for a local tribunal. This Parliament failed and the principals failed, because they did not marshal their troops. I was the Minister then, I was begging to come in here and contribute; they did not. I was begging you, as Members, we failed. The ICC has not come for us. We actually beckoned ... view
• 21 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I just want to add to my colleagues’ contributions and cite Standing Order No.1. That particular Standing Order is for cases not provided for. Otherwise, the manner of bringing Motions to the House and allotting time is already provided for. It is the House Business Committee (HBC) that allots time. Mr. Speaker, with respect, cannot allot time to any Motion. His discretion is limited to matters not provided for. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the HBC, of which I am a member, has not met since your ruling. We have not at all allotted any time to ... view
• 21 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise in support of the Motion. I want to very briefly state that as we look for a solution to the issues before us, we must ensure that we respect the institutions we create. view
• 21 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, protect me. view
• 21 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I wind up, it is important that we ensure we respect the Constitution we passed. We should adopt the Report of the Committee, but we cannot adopt the report that is not a Report of this House. But we must make it a primary source for the next Commission that will complete the work. view
• 21 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to support. view
• 16 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Member was asked to bring a certified order, which I even think was too much, because once the Assistant Minister knows there is an order, service does not have to be proved because this Parliament. Is it in order for the Assistant Minister to continue arguing instead of apologizing to the House and undertaking to withdraw the police officers from that farm? If the House cannot compel him to respect the law, then who will protect Kenyans against those who are disobeying the law in Government? view
• 16 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise in support of this Motion. The Motion is encouraging our neighbour and friend, Sudan. The Motion is non-partisan. It is just calling upon the people and the Government of Sudan to not only proceed to have a peaceful referendum, but also to respect the outcome. We are peripheral stakeholders in what happens in Sudan. Being neighbours, we must remain engaged and interested. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we know very well that when Sudan was in turmoil Kenya was the nation that most of the Sudanese people sought refuge in. Some of them have not ... view
• 16 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to agree with the Minister for Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs that until the Constitution is amended this Motion should not be entertained. I rely on Article 6 of the Constitution. I do not have to contribute on the basis of the popularity of what I say. I contribute from the conviction that I carry. Article 2(6) states:- “Any treaty or convention ratified by Kenya shall form part of the laws of Kenya under this Constitution”. This means that that convention, or law, that is ratified acquires the force of the Constitution. This ... view
• 16 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: I am embellishing the point. May I wrap up? view