Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2161 to 2170 of 2953.

• 16 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the Motion with amendments. It is not correct to say that all party leaders were consulted. view
• 16 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the House Business Committee, we did indicate that the so-called "small parties" had no representation. It is also quite odd that we do not even recognise the work done by the Departmental Committee on Administration of Justice and Legal Affairs. When we had a stalemate on the contents of the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill that we have just passed, it was that Committee which worked round the clock and assisted us to get a breakthrough. It is also the same Committee that assisted in re-moulding the Bill, which we have passed, and which originated from ... view
• 9 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I just want to add my word and say that the use of the word " de facto " means that any usurper posing as the de facto party leader can bring the confusion to the House. It would mean that political parties' wars are going to start coming to the House instead of being managed by the Registrar of Political Parties. view
• 9 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I want to support the amendment. It actually enhances democracy! The history 3966 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES December 9, 2008 we have had in this House is that the party that controls a majority has consistently been refusing to share even the Parliamentary business and the Committees with the others. I think it is important that we embrace a participatory approach. Let the majority have their say by having the Speaker but let them give room to participation by ceding the post of the Deputy Speaker. I think that informed by our history we should support the amendment. view
• 9 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Chairman, Sir. I seek your guidance. From what you have read, it is clear that the Constitution is not an impediment. Mr. Chairman, Sir, I would seek your clarification on that so that however we vote, it is clear that it is not the Constitution that is above; it is our thinking. view
• 9 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: In accordance with the Standing Orders! view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Post- Election Violence laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 4th December, 2008 view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) In total, 43 groups from Kuresoi Constituency have received loans from the Ministry through the Youth Enterprise and Development Fund. The groups are distributed as follows:- Kamara Division, 11 groups; Kuresoi Division, 11 groups; Keringet Division, 10 groups, and Olenguruoni Division, 11 groups. (b) An amount of Kshs1,920,000 has been disbursed to the 43 groups in Kuresoi Constituency as follows: Segha Chamnga Youth Group, Sachagwan Youth Group, Kesai Youth Group, Kazamoyo Youth Group and Exodus Turwet Youth Group got Kshs50,000 each. Ngenya Tumaini Youth Group got Kshs48,000; Kiyo Sauti Youth Group, Kanyori ... view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Ministry is assessing the success or, otherwise, of the Youth Enterprise and Development Fund (YEDF), for which you are invited to a seminar tomorrow, and we will make consideration of raising those figures or adjusting them as may be necessary. view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will not give the specific figure of the repayment rate, but the youth groups which are being given these small amounts of money are very faithful in their repayment. The repayments are agreed at the time the loan is given. Training is also being provided for by the Ministry. As we assess the success of this initiative, any suggestions by hon. Members will be taken into account to strengthen the YEDF. view