Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2631 to 2640 of 2953.

• 1 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to give the Government's position on this Motion---- view
• 1 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I begin by saying that things that are of fundamental nature need to be referred to the people. We need to be sensitive about people's feelings. During the Bomas Conference, my Ministry presented a strong case for the abolition of the death penalty. But the delegates gathered there on behalf of Kenyans and rejected the proposal. This is an emotive matter. I think it would be wrong for Parliament to be insensitive to the mood out there. There are issues of security. The people of Kenya should be sensitised even though some of us believe that ... view
• 31 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise in support of this Motion. I want to begin by congratulating the Minister and her team for a job well done. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, looking back at the last four and half years, this Ministry has covered a lot of ground in terms of making health services accessible to Kenyans. At this moment, we know that every Kenyan can avail themselves malaria drugs, drugs for tuberculosis (TB), anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs) and now, maternity fees have been waived in health centres and dispensaries, which is the level that most people ... view
• 24 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Following the ruling by yourself, Mr. Speaker, my Ministry contacted the Judiciary for an answer and the response I got is that the Judiciary is not obliged to answer. The Judiciary, being an independent arm of the Government and, indeed, one of the three pillars of the Government, is not like a department in a Ministry. I have no means of compelling it to answer. view
• 24 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there are issues that this Parliament cannot be forced to do by the Judiciary, because it too, is independent. The Judiciary cannot direct this House on how to conduct its business, but it can declare laws made by this House unconstitutional. Similarly, this House, as our current Constitution is, has no means of compelling the Judiciary to bear its workings in relation to hiring and firing. However, if the hon. Member for Kabete has an answer, if he was party to the matter, then 2676 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES July 24, 2007 he would enlighten the House. I am ... view
• 24 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: I cannot act that way, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I sought an answer personally, not through my Permanent Secretary, and that is the response I got. I cannot go beyond it. I would urge any hon. Member who wants to place responsibility on me, to acquaint themselves with our Constitution and see where the responsibility lies. view
• 24 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, my guess is as good as yours. view
• 24 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as far as constitutional theory and law goes, I am satisfied. view
• 24 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have done my duty to the House. I said that I personally contacted the Judiciary, not through my Permanent Secretary, and that is the answer I got. I cannot manufacture an answer to satisfy the House. July 24, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 2677 view
• 24 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the hon. Member who has just spoken, who I suppose tries to shadow me as Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs--- view