Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2741 to 2750 of 2953.

• 14 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. But I started by saying: "I am aware". He, therefore, should have declared his interest. view
• 14 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I just wanted to clarify that we were aware that the subject of the Question was the hon. Member, but because of the implication of non-refund of cash bails from 1997 to 2002, I thought that the Question was of national importance to very many people who have been inquiring about cash bails. The Question, therefore, goes beyond the interest of the individual hon. Member. view
• 14 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: November 14, 1006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3603 view
• 14 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the information will be transmitted to the Ministry of State for Administration and National Security. We are seeking that the Ministerial Statement be issued in 10 days' time, on Tuesday 29th, so that all the issues are looked into. view
• 14 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this issue involves weighty questions of national importance, some of them touching on security. We require that time to give an answer that is deserving. view
• 14 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am considering that the Minister has to respond to other Ministerial Statements. I was calculating that he presents this one on the Tuesday after the next. I think that is reasonable. Noting other things November 14, 1006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3613 which are taking place, it is not unreasonable to ask for Tuesday 29th. view
• 14 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to second this Bill. I want to commend the Ministry for bringing forward this Bill which seeks to amend the Insurance Act. The measures proposed in this Bill are long over-due. We all know the chaos that have attended the insurance industry in this country, causing suffering to many insured people and innocent parties when their claims are not met. It is, therefore, of utmost importance that in order to protect the public and motorists, we debate and pass this Bill whose object is to strengthen and regulate the insurance industry. ... view
• 2 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to give the Government's position on this Motion. I will begin by making comments on the remarks just made by my learned colleague on the other side. I assume the remarks are made out of either lack of proper information or misapprehension of the facts of the case. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my Ministry and I respect the operational independence of the KNCHR and, indeed, of all other affiliates of the Ministry, like the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC). There is also the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK), which is not under us, but operation-wise, ... view
• 2 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I also could have objected to the mention of my name. Standing Orders demand that a substantive Motion be brought to the House before the conduct of an hon. Member is discussed. However, I was tolerant enough because the matter is in public domain. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let us be fair not only to ourselves but also to the public we serve. Pronouncements made from this House are taken seriously by the public. It is, therefore, incumbent upon us to seek facts. All the facts about the perceived issues are available. The matter ... view
• 2 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, under Section 20 of the Act, the KNCHR is told that it can use other agencies for purposes of investigations. This is for the simple reason that those other agencies are more of the nature of a tribunal for gathering evidence and not an investigation agency. If one was to compare the mandate of the KNCHR with that of the KACC under Act No.3 of 2003, the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, they would find a world of difference between the functions of the KACC and those of the KNCHR. So, it is my duty ... view