Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1701 to 1710 of 2953.

• 11 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to request a Ministerial Statement from the Minister in charge of Internal Security on the state of security in Nairobi and countrywide in view of the recent incidents. One of the incidents is the execution of Mr. Gitau Njuguna in a busy Nairobi street which I am informed has CCTV cameras. Mr. Njuguna was executed on the 5th November this year in broad daylight. There are very many executions of civilians within Nairobi since January this year. I would like the Minister to give details of any arrests or the status of investigations. ... view
• 10 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security the following Question by Private Notice. What is the Government doing about the disappearance of Ms. Assunta Wanjiku Gichuki of Kibingo in Kerugoya Kutus Constituency who was taken away from her house by vigilantes on 11th of June 2009? view
• 10 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think the police and the Government are not interested in investigating this matter. You will note, from the answer given, which is a repeat because the Question was deferred last time, that this matter was reported to the police by the brother-in-law who also wrote to the Minister – I tabled the letter – and the President. The police never investigated the matter until I asked the Question in Parliament. Now, the Assistant Minister claims that the lady was seen in Mbeere District. I had already given information from the relatives that a day after abduction, ... view
• 10 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is important that the Assistant Minister becomes very clear. He has said that the lady was found in Mbeere in July, 2009. She was kidnapped in June, 2009. He is talking of investigating about her kidnappers. So, the Assistant Minister is agreeing that the lady was kidnapped. Are the police serious with investigations? The report about her kidnapping was made on 11th June, 2009. The police never bothered at all and only sent a signal when the matter was raised in Parliament. Is the Government condoning disappearance and extra judicial killings in Central Province, and especially ... view
• 10 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is one-and-half Question! view
• 10 Nov 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, could the Minister confirm to the House that under the stewardship of Mrs. Miano, Kirinyaga County council has been one of the better run councils? From a position of deficit, the council was steered to prosperity and that has annoyed land grabbers and those who intend to steal from the council. Could he confirm that the council is one of the better run in the country? view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I just want to draw your attention to the fact that the same Constitution guarantees the freedom of expression and conscience. In the Oath of Allegiance, a Minister or a Member of Parliament swears allegiance to the President and the Constitution. The Constitution is greater because it sets up the institution of the Presidency. Therefore, if the Constitution is infringed, as an act of loyalty, a Minister must tell the President. Any Member must tell the President. Is it in order to try and intimidate the loyal servants of this country ... view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to support this Motion. The Standing Orders are very clear. Perhaps, some of us never read them when we passed them. The Committees of this House can indeed annul subsidiary legislation. view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Yes. view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I appreciate that very much and the House certainly does. Let us look at the President’s authority under the Constitution. Indeed, Section 23 of our Constitution vests the Executive authority of the Government in the President. The Executive authority of the Government of Kenya shall vest in the President and, subject to this Constitution may be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him. Subsection (2) says: “Nothing in this section shall prevent Parliament from conferring functions on persons or authorities other than the President.” Even though Section 23, vests Executive authority ... view