Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2621 to 2630 of 2953.

• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Sir. I want to oppose this amendment. It clearly says that there should be no smoking in open places, except designated areas. So that, what will be, if it is this Parliament, then it will be upon Mr. Speaker to designate the smoking area. The parking may be an open space, but if my car is parked next to yours and you are smoking, then I become a passive smoker. Uhuru Park is an open place, but if I am sitting next to a smoker, I am being forced to smoke. Mr. Chairman, Sir, I am ... view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendment) Bill be now read a Second Time. August 9, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3135 Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the object of this Bill is in keeping with the tradition of tabling one Bill consisting of various amendments to Statute Law with the sole object of updating it to remove anomalies and bring it in line with the present needs. The Bill is an omnibus Bill which proposes amendments to the various Acts which do not warrant individual amendments. They will include the following: The revision ... view
• 2 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise in support of the Motion that is before the House. I believe that the Committee did its best. But I want to, once again, remark that the fact of giving Parliament the role to appoint the Commissioners, takes away its role as a watchdog. The Committee is requiring Parliament to do something that it is ill-equipped to do. This institution is not a human resources institution that can do selection or appointment. I think that this is a piece of legislation, whose mode of appointment of Commissioners we need to revisit. Parliament should have ... view
• 2 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, the amendment does not refer to the sources at all. It is seeking a clarification. When a person is described and not named and it becomes subject of a legal battle, then the editor should disclose whom it is that they meant. I do not think that is difficult. It has nothing to do with the source; it has something to do with taking responsibility. I beg to support. view
• 2 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, it looks like this amendment has been overtaken by events. We have already agreed that the Short Title be "The Media Bill". The proposed amendment to Clause 1 is seeking that the Title be again amended to read "Media Council". So, since we are agreed that it is "The Media Bill", then it should remain so. The amendment has been overtaken by events and, therefore, it should be rejected or withdrawn. view
• 2 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to congratulate the Minister and the House for passing a most progressive Bill, which will enable the media to regulate itself, just like all other professions, and encourage responsible journalism. I beg to support. view
• 1 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, may I donate three minutes to Messrs. Mungatana, Ndile and Dr. Khalwale. view
• 1 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: He is over there! view
• 1 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Ethuro! view
• 1 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view