Martha Karua

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Entries 1411 to 1420 of 2953.

• 4 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to, first of all, declare interest and say that I am a member of Kabete Veterinary Sports Club. I wish to ask the Assistant Minister if when granted more time he will include names of the purported allotees who have grabbed land belonging to the Veterinary Department. We want to know whether he will give the names of the directors, because we have information that they may include three sitting Cabinet Ministers. In the meantime, let him say whether he can assure this House that the police will not ... view
• 3 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I need clarification from the Prime Minister. He said that compulsory acquisition cannot be done for purposes of land for settling people, whereas Section 40(3) of the Constitution is very clear that it can be done in public interest. Settling evictees, who are many people, is in public interest. Could he clarify his statement on that issue? Could he also clarify what he is doing as the supervisor of the Government in view of the illegal acquisition of land belonging to Kabete Veterinary Laboratories by powerful individuals in the Government? In spite of instructions given by ... view
• 3 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Prime Minister did not touch on the issue of the grabbers at Kabete Veterinary Laboratories. view
• 3 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, could the Assistant Minister outline the measures that he is taking to ensure an incident like the one where Kenyans lost lives and others injured will not happen again? I happen to have been at the same match where Mrs. Shebesh’s son was beaten. All the gates of the stadium were locked. The keys were not anywhere near. It was clear that it was a disaster waiting to happen. view
• 3 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I heard the Assistant Minister talk about vaginal bleeding. I did not hear him distinguish between the normal monthly periods which cannot be a disqualification for the army. Could the Assistant Minister, therefore, clarify what he means and whether the doctor went further to state what type of vaginal bleeding so that this young girl is not victimized for a natural phenomena? view
• 3 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to draw the Minister’s attention to Section 5(1) of the Standards Act, which says: “The Minister shall, on the advice of the Council, by notice in the gazette appoint, a Director of the Bureau who shall be the Chief Executive.” So, the Minister appoints on the advice of the Council. If the situation is as the Minister has said and I want to believe him, on whose advice did he appoint? When you have two differing reports from the same council, then it is splinter reports. Believing the Minister, it means he acted in ... view
• 3 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: I want him to tell the House why he did not ask the council to repeat the exercise. If you found them unworthy because they had two camps, why did you not take the bold step and dissolve the council, then appoint a new one which is capable of complying with the law? Secondly, if there was discrimination, it would be against Mr. Adan who was number one, but whom you never offered the job, so that he could refuse because of the salary. Thirdly, a letter of appointment is issued by a Permanent Secretary. Remember that the Executive Chapter ... view
• 3 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Finally, among the documents tabled by the Minister, there is no single letter under the hand of the Chairman of the Board. If the Minister says that he sent him a letter giving him something different, could he table that letter plus the minutes of the Board and any correspondence in his hands by his Permanent Secretary? Let the Minister give us full information. view
• 3 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Standing Orders provide for relevance in all the matters before the House. The issue is whether this young girl was pregnant as of the time she was being examined. Is it in order for the Assistant Minister to bring unsubstantiated and unfounded allegations just to increase the mental torture of this poor young girl, who is now being denied her fundamental rights and tortured? view
• 3 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I asked very specific questions which the Minister has not answered at all. Yes, there was a report of an ad hoc committee, but like a report of a committee of the House, until it is passed by the House, it is of no use. Where is the letter to show that the report of the ad hoc committee went through to the council to constitute the advice of the council? Also, though Section 5 allows the Minister to gazette, it does not allow him to do the work of the ... view