Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1741 to 1750 of 2953.

• 8 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I want to commend the Committee for undertaking this very difficult job. At the same time, I want to point out that the Committee did not fully utilise their powers under the Standing Orders. Under Standing Order No.173, in their deliberations, Departmental Committees enjoy and exercise all the powers and privileges of Parliament, including the summoning of witnesses, receiving evidence and the request for and receipt of papers and documents from the Government and the public. The question that was referred to this Committee was the number of the dead in Kirinyaga following this insecurity early ... view
• 8 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, it is quite clear that the initial reaction of the residents was spontaneous but thereafter with this admission by the District Security Intelligence Committee, they mobilised the residents. It clearly shows that all the murders that happened after the initial spate of violence were actually being encouraged by the State security agencies instead of them investigating, taking charge of the situation and ensuring that there is security for all, they mobilised the residents to rise against one another. As a result, even if we were to take only the numbers provided by the Committee which they ... view
• 3 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I seek your indulgence. This Question was deferred to today so that the farmers union could consult with the Minister and compare documents. I confirm that one meeting has taken place and another one will take place on Tuesday. I seek your indulgence so that this Question can appear on the Order Paper after two weeks to enable those consultations. The Minister for Agriculture is agreeable. view
• 3 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Standing Orders are very clear. The mandate of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee is clearly spelt out in the Second Schedule to the Standing Orders. The Committee is very properly within its mandate to look at the legality of the appointment as published in the Kenya Gazette . I would like to remind the Minister for Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs that he is a Member of Parliament, and he is bound by these Standing Orders. If he has submissions to make to support the appointment, as a Member of this House, he can ... view
• 3 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of information, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 3 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to inform the hon. Member on the Floor that during the debate on the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Bill in 2003, hon. Murungi, the then Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs had this to say to the House, and I am reading from the HANSARD. I seem to have lost this page but the upshot of it is that he was saying that through this law, we are creating a new culture of appointing, where appointments by the Executive have to be vetted by Parliament and where the Executive cannot just wake ... view
• 3 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: On Cap.2 Section 51, it is quite clear that where the Statute does not provide for reappointment, you must follow the same process you followed for appointing. It, therefore, goes without saying that if to appoint the Director the President had to receive the recommendation from the Advisory Board and then come to Parliament for approval, the reappointment is exactly the same mode. Common sense also dictates that when you reappoint, you appraise the performance. The President cannot appraise the performance because it is appraised by the Advisory Board and then Parliament endorses. I am just wondering; why this desperation ... view
• 2 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I seek your clarification when Ministers oppose the Government. Is it not a matter for the Executive? Is there not a need to separate the institution of Parliament from the Executive? We need your direction. view
• 2 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 2 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view