Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 301 to 310 of 2953.

• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the Motion and plead with the House that we think about the country and not about the Government versus the Opposition, or Back Bench for that matter because Opposition is very minimal. It is myself and one or two others. The rest are Members of the Government. So, I want to say that if we think about the country, we will think about the agenda before us and we will think about the Bills we must complete according to the Constitution. I do not see any harm whatsoever with the request that ... view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The de facto position of Leader of the Official Opposition cannot be denied. Whether or not there is a Bill the position does exist in our Standing Orders. So, nobody can stand here and deny that there exists the vacancy of Leader of Official Opposition and I am that de facto leader of the Opposition. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Firstly, I appreciate the remark equating me to the entire Back Bench. I really do appreciate that from Mr. C. Kilonzo. But I am just wondering whether Ms. Amina Abdalla is in order. The law is very clear. I am not a Member of any party called “PNU” which she claims. I am the leader of NARC (K) and by law a member of NARC (K) by Section 30 and Section 2 of the Political Parties Act, 2007, which we set in the Political Parties Act, 2011. Is she in order ... view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, in view of the wish to withdraw by the hon. Member, I do not have much to say. But we have 47 counties and the High Court currently has 50 Judges and they are set to increase the number. So, there can be no reason under the sun not to give every county a Judge. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, in spite of these agreements by the Committee, we know that the Committee is a creature of the House. The matter is before the House. So, let arguments be finished. Let us not be treated to sideshows by the Committee. Let us proceed. As a matter of contribution, the word “tribunal” and “disciplinary committee” nothing will change on that. If any hon. Member has seen any clause which makes it different, then they would help this House by contributing and showing that difference. However, if known is shown, I plead that we decide the matter as ... view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I think you got to help the House to move forward. Whether the Attorney-General went or not, if the amendment has a problem, let the hon. Member who knows the problem inform us so that we are able to make a decision and make progress. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: I support the amendment. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I wish to support the amendment. I think with the constitutional requirement of gender inclusivity, when the LSK shares its two slots with FIDA, members of FIDA who are also members of the LSK will help to nominate the female gender. So, the amendment is in line with our constitutional framework. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady. It would be grossly unfair and unprocedural for the Attorney-General to withdraw things he never gave notice of. We have amendments and this now is the property of the House. Whatever agreement he has with Mr. Mututho relates to the Mututho amendments. I have two amendments, one to the Tea Act and another to Sugar Act, and they are now the property of the House. We debated them and we must be allowed to prosecute our amendments. That is the procedure. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady. Is it in order for Mr. Kimunya to anticipate debate? We have not moved any amendment. view