Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2561 to 2570 of 2953.

• 11 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, if only the hon. Member had listened to the earlier answer he would have not thought I was out of order. I said that as of now, the issue of compensation does not arise. I cannot predict the result of the inquest. When the process is over, whatever other necessary steps arise, they will be taken from there. view
• 11 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the process of taking the inquest file before the court should not take very long. It is just a compilation of the evidence and the police to lay it before the court. As to when it will be heard, it is difficult to predict with the backlog of cases. Mr. Speaker, Sir, however, I know that inquests, by nature, are heard more speedily than ordinary cases. We are working with the Judiciary to ensure speedy disposal of cases. I know that the inquest will be heard within a reasonable time. view
• 11 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: We will issue it on Tuesday, Next week. view
• 11 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, a response can be given by the Leader of Government Business who is also the Minister for Home Affairs late next week. I will draw his attention to the matter. Personally, I am not aware that it has not been implemented. I would think it is. Let the Vice-President and Minister for Home Affairs clarify the situation. view
• 11 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I know that they were doing something about it. However, I would rather that my colleague, the Minister for Finance reports back to the House the progress on the matter. view
• 11 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: I will do so, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 11 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Water Act makes water resources the property of the State in custody of the people of Kenya. As far as I know, it is not within the law that any person, community or group can stop abstraction of water. With your permission and asking direction from the Chair, it sounds to me like a Question. I wonder wether the hon. Member should not be asked to put in a Question by Private Notice, so that the Ministry of Water and Irrigation is able to come with an explanation. It does not sound like a matter for ... view
• 11 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to assure the Member that, even in the meantime, I will alert the Ministry to begin its homework and take the necessary action now. view
• 11 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I concluded. view
• 11 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I just want to applaud the Vote of the Ministry of Agriculture remembering September 11, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3801 what it was when we took over in 2003. This is more than five times. It means we are moving well- -- view