Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2951 to 2953 of 2953.

• 22 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the Commonwealth tradition, a Whip maintains discipline in the party. A Member who defies his party runs the risk of being de-whipped. That is why my colleague, Dr. Kituyi, said correctly that you cannot approbate and reprobate. You cannot defy your party and expect it to confer positions upon you. This is a matter well established in the Commonwealth tradition. How else would parties keep discipline? Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to admit that there are difficulties within the ruling coalition, NARC, and that is why the Chief Whip has to crack his whip. view
• 22 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is quite clear, therefore, from the contributions that have been made that the formula for representation of parties in this Committee has not changed since 2003. The only thing that has changed is the dynamics within the ruling party, NARC. The other factor is that FORD(P) crossed over with their strength, the same way NDP crossed over to KANU with their strength, leaving a very weak Opposition because, at that time, the Opposition was not as robust as it is now, in terms of numbers. Therefore, this House, has the tradition that a party moves with ... view
• 22 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The matter at hand having been debated exhaustively, would I be in order to ask that the Mover be called upon to reply? view