Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

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• 25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: I just want to persuade colleagues, especially Mr. Gunda. If we let the Commission to direct the registrar then it will mean that the registrar will not act independently but under the Commission. The registrar should recommend and if the Commission does not accept there is a due process. Proceedings can be instituted. There is a danger in making anybody or any single body all too powerful; a serious injustice can view
• 25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: occur. I want to plead with colleagues, let us measure the power we give to any institution. view
• 25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I want to say that I am persuaded by the Minister’s exposition. view
• 25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I am just thinking aloud. We read Article 62 of the Constitution. There is some land even at the county level which belongs to the national government – they hold it in trust; so, I am seeing a situation where the Land Management Board has to consult both even at the county level. This consultation and co-operation mean that we have to realign our minds to the reality of the next dispensation that nobody can, on their own make a decision to the exclusion of others. I am seeing that it is necessary to retain those ... view
• 25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I am supporting the Committee substantively. view
• 25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, let the Chairman of the Committee clarify but those words appear to me to be necessary. view
• 19 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, is it only the court case that is stopping collection of taxes or is it also political interference through a letter by the Right Honorable Prime Minister? Are you aware of such a letter by the Prime Minister’s Office? view
• 19 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we know that matters of taxation are guided by law. Now, the Assistant Minister has said that it was a letter resulting from a complaint, could he tell us through which section of the law that would entitle the Prime Minister or his Office to interfere with taxation matters? Otherwise, is it in order to mislead the House? view
• 19 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 19 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my point of order is that, having already imputed improper motive on a Member, and this House having participated in the Question on the basis of good faith, it is important that, in accordance with the rules of this House, there be substantiation, so that if it is true, the allegation is acted upon and so that Kenyans can know that this House conducts business above board, or we stand condemned as a House. May we plead with you to issue directions for substantiation to rescue us from contempt. view