Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1751 to 1760 of 2953.

• 2 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. You made reference to me and it is good that the House knows that when I was a Minister, I opposed the Government position and supported the Motion of no confidence against the Minister of Agriculture. It was a matter of conscience and a hon. Member is perfectly entitled to do so in a matter of conscience. I also want to say that the sentiments of the Chair are very good; but for the Leader of Government Business. view
• 2 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Motion. I want to say from the outset that the Government’s policy on education is wrong. Education is a basic right and the policy should aim at making education accessible and affordable to all. Even though we have a free primary education policy - and now secondary education is being subsidized - we have not seen a spirited effort by the Government to streamline even the issue of accessibility for secondary schools, where fees charged in spite of the Government directive, end up being beyond the reach of the ... view
• 2 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand to oppose the Motion and the greatest reasons why we should not go on adjournment is that we need to correct the illegality committed by the Executive. The Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs cannot correct this without Parliament. Committees of Parliament have to be sanctioned by this House when they deliver their reports. Therefore, the debate on adjournment is firmly connected to the impunity by the Executive. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, from the contributions, there is confusion amongst hon. Members as to the mode of reappointment. But this is coming because of ... view
• 2 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: It is, therefore--- view
• 2 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will read it. view
• 2 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to say clearly that--- view
• 2 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if I am pressed, I can substantiate, but I will proceed. view
• 2 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I said that he has given dishonest advice. I did not call him dishonest and that is a fact. view
• 2 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, dishonest interpretation is now being given to this law by several people who would like hon. Members to be confused. Hon. Members will realise the dishonesty members of the cartels giving that interpretation. With the indulgence of the House, I would like to read Section 51. If you look at Section 8(3) of the Kenya Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, you will find that it does not say how re-appointment will be done. It says how appointment should be done. Therefore, Section 51 of Cap. 2 reads as follows:- “Whereby or under a written law a ... view
• 2 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Is the Minister in order to mislead the House when clearly the reference to reappointment is reappointment in accordance with the law as set out in Section 8(3)? Is it another piece of advice with coloured lenses so as to mislead the Government? view