Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

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• 18 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am very surprised that some hon. Members can stand here and say that this is donor money. Donor money is the Government of Kenya's money. The people of Kenya have to pay every cent of that money. There is absolutely no difference between donor-funded and GoK-funded projects. That is taxpayers' money, which, if we do not pay today, we will pay tomorrow. Once again, congratulations to the Minister who is providing able leadership to his Ministry and work is going on well. view
• 18 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was very surprised that from the year 2003 to December, 2005, there was no work going on. I was almost agreeing with Back-benchers that this Ministry should be scrapped. We are now seeing a Minister at work, only after six months of him being there, and the results are evident. I would like to once again congratulate Mr. Minister, and his staff and encourage them to carry on. Just to show how the distribution is fair, I have just noted that Nandi South District has been allocated Kshs710 million. Congratulations! I do not mind ... view
• 18 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: The cases are going to proceed, whether you cry wolf or milk! You will answer and sing your innocence before the judge. If you are acquitted, well and good. The other day, I heard somebody say that the case against him is political. When you went meddling with public funds, had you been sent by anyone? Is it why you were blocking the hearing of your case? You can run, but you cannot hide. We will catch up with you. Mr. Minister, may I encourage you to continue weeding out the rotten elements in your Ministry, so that it may ... view
• 18 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. The hon. Member has just said that this Government has been "eating" the money. Could he substantiate? That money is there because it has been preserved. Could he substantiate that this Government has been "eating" that money? view
• 18 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Anglo Leasing is yours. Ask hon. Okemo! view
• 18 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is not a laughing matter. It is well known that both Anglo Leasing and even the Goldenberg began when hon. Nkaisserry's party was in power. So, that is money that was "eaten" by his regime. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker,Sir, could he substantiate, so that the credibility of this House is not eroded? Let him substantiate an allegation against an entire Government that it has been "eating" public money. We demand substantiation. view
• 13 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, in view of the many issues the hon. Member has raised, the Ministerial Statement will be given in a week's time. That is the week of 24th July, 2006. view
• 13 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I am also opposing the amendment. If we do not allow the authority to regulate and direct, when issues arise, who will be responsible for those issues? We have seen in this House Questions posed at the Government and there being no Governmental body that is responsible, intervention becomes difficult. I would plead with the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture, Lands and Natural Resources to let this Bill go in its original form, so that there is an authority with responsibility to regulate and to direct in the matters supposed. view
• 13 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I just want to express disappointment that, when we were discussing this important Bill, the Benches were empty. Even those who come from the cotton growing areas did not seem to pay any attention to the Bill. I do remember how full this House was when the Sexual Offences Bill was being debated. I had hoped that the same level of interest would persist, and that we would have gone carefully through the Bill, clause by clause, to avoid passing Bills that we would then seek to amend the next day. Let us hope that ... view
• 13 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this very important Policy Paper. I want to begin by acknowledging the good work that some NGOs perform in this country. I also want to state that I have been in the NGO sector. I am, therefore, aware that NGOs July 13, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 2115 have a role to play. They do contribute to our social development and the creation of awareness. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, however, in any country that is undergoing transformation and reforms, every sector; be it governmental or non-governmental, ... view