Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2581 to 2590 of 2953.

• 5 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. 3730 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES September 5, 2007 Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Motion. I have heard many hon. Members talking about the increase in the number of accidents on our roads. For the record, it is good to clarify who plays what role. It is quite clear to me that after the Ministry of Transport made the rules, the enforcement belonged largely to the police and the law enforcement agencies. The Ministry of Transport, other than licensing, has no means of stopping vehicles on the road to see whether they are observing traffic rules. ... view
• 5 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. 3730 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES September 5, 2007 Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Motion. I have heard many hon. Members talking about the increase in the number of accidents on our roads. For the record, it is good to clarify who plays what role. It is quite clear to me that after the Ministry of Transport made the rules, the enforcement belonged largely to the police and the law enforcement agencies. The Ministry of Transport, other than licensing, has no means of stopping vehicles on the road to see whether they are observing traffic rules. ... view
• 5 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have finished! September 5, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3731 view
• 5 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have finished! September 5, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3731 view
• 4 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The report of the Inter-Parties Parliamentary Group (IPPG) is not officially with my Ministry. (b) In view of my answer to part "a" above, part "b" does not arise. view
• 4 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, first, I am not in charge of the Attorney-General. He is an independent constitutional office holder. Secondly, if, as the Questioner puts, I am supposed to be aware of the report, then the Standing Orders do prohibit anyone from asking a Question whose answer is obvious. But I want to reiterate that, officially, my Ministry is not aware. Thirdly, I am aware that there was a communication from the committee to the Attorney- General. The Attorney-General raised some very fundamental issues of concern with the committee which I am not aware whether they have been dealt ... view
• 4 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, which committee is the hon. Member referring to? I would just ask him to do his homework! view
• 4 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is not incumbent upon me to engage with any hon. Member on the procedures on any matter. Every hon. Member is deemed to be aware of which procedure to follow when he or she wants a matter brought before the House. I, therefore, have absolutely, no comment. view
• 4 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will not be able to engage in double-speak. There was a proposal before this House two weeks ago, not for 24, but for 50 Members. As far as I am aware, the hon. Member asking this question was opposing the same! view
• 4 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I affirm my remarks! view