Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 771 to 780 of 2953.

• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I subscribe to the same view as hon. Mbadi, that once this House passes a resolution proposed by the Budget Committee, which moved an additional Kshs5 billion to the Vote of the Ministry of Education for the teachers, the Appropriation Bill following that resolution must be in conformity with what this House passed. Article 221(6), which has been read out uses the word “shall”, to show something is mandatory. If you look at the entire Article 221, the Budget proposal by the Minister is a mere wish list. It is Parliament that has the power ... view
• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I subscribe to the same view as hon. Mbadi, that once this House passes a resolution proposed by the Budget Committee, which moved an additional Kshs5 billion to the Vote of the Ministry of Education for the teachers, the Appropriation Bill following that resolution must be in conformity with what this House passed. Article 221(6), which has been read out uses the word “shall”, to show something is mandatory. If you look at the entire Article 221, the Budget proposal by the Minister is a mere wish list. It is Parliament that has the power ... view
• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is the Member for Kipipiri, who is long and windy whenever he rises on a point in order to contribute imputing improper motive against me or even the Member for Gwassi instead of contributing to the point of order we raised? He does not appear to ever learn. view
• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is the Member for Kipipiri, who is long and windy whenever he rises on a point in order to contribute imputing improper motive against me or even the Member for Gwassi instead of contributing to the point of order we raised? He does not appear to ever learn. view
• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to oppose the Bill and I think that by opposing it and calling for it to be withdrawn, rectified and brought back, does not put the country into any jeopardy. We passed the Vote on Account and every arm of Government is functioning. I oppose it because I believe that the Government’s priorities are wrong. In most of the areas, it is okay but a Government that does not prioritize the education of our children, that over-funds areas that necessarily do not need as much funding, some Ministries which requested for less and ... view
• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to oppose the Bill and I think that by opposing it and calling for it to be withdrawn, rectified and brought back, does not put the country into any jeopardy. We passed the Vote on Account and every arm of Government is functioning. I oppose it because I believe that the Government’s priorities are wrong. In most of the areas, it is okay but a Government that does not prioritize the education of our children, that over-funds areas that necessarily do not need as much funding, some Ministries which requested for less and ... view
• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I appreciate that, although this is a matter of great national importance. I will wrap up by saying that there are many areas where the money could be taken and given to teachers. We do not need new furniture in Government offices for now. We do not need to buy motor vehicles. We do not need to give money beyond what the NSIS had requested, just to shower them with money which, most likely, will end up being misused for partisan political campaigns. I beg to oppose. view
• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I appreciate that, although this is a matter of great national importance. I will wrap up by saying that there are many areas where the money could be taken and given to teachers. We do not need new furniture in Government offices for now. We do not need to buy motor vehicles. We do not need to give money beyond what the NSIS had requested, just to shower them with money which, most likely, will end up being misused for partisan political campaigns. I beg to oppose. view
• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I want to say that the blame cannot be laid on hon. Mbadi who has brought the amendment. The blame squarely lies at the hands of the Government. When they brought the Budget, they should have balanced properly the various needs. But to stand and tell the teachers half truths that they are negotiating for the next Budget or for January--- They should be telling the teachers, sorry, we are locking you out. It is not wrong for a Member to try and do some balancing. It may not be the best way. But it ... view
• 8 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I want to say that the blame cannot be laid on hon. Mbadi who has brought the amendment. The blame squarely lies at the hands of the Government. When they brought the Budget, they should have balanced properly the various needs. But to stand and tell the teachers half truths that they are negotiating for the next Budget or for January--- They should be telling the teachers, sorry, we are locking you out. It is not wrong for a Member to try and do some balancing. It may not be the best way. But it ... view