Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

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• 26 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady. Is it in order for the Member for Kipipiri to start discussing me without a Substantive Motion? view
• 26 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I referred to him as the Member for Kipipiri. The honour part is taken for granted. He is not merely quoting me. He is discussing. view
• 26 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I wish to second the amendment and remind Members that the majority will have their way, but the minority must have their say. I intend to contribute robustly and profusely to this amendment. This is a very well thought out amendment. It is replicating what was in the Political Parties Act, 2007, that any political party that does not fulfill the gender quota gets a reduced funding. This is a way of penalizing political parties to help Kenya to develop by integrating women in leadership and decision making. We know that the Scandinavian countries which have ... view
• 26 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, if the House allows, I would quickly summarise. However, it is difficult to summarise with cat calls. view
• 26 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, once again, I want to call for sobriety. We swore to defend the Constitution. We should not be the ones to undermine the same Constitution we chose to swear by. It is unfortunate that certain Members of the Cabinet are ready to stand here and dismantle the same Constitution they swore by. However, I thank God because we have begun to see the identities of those who have been a major road block to the implementation of the sections that favour gender inclusivity. I am asking each one of you to rise up to the occasion ... view
• 26 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I was only seconding. You have not even proposed the Question. view
• 26 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: ( Several hon. Members stood up in their places) view
• 26 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady. Having proposed the Question, it would be totally unprocedural to put the Question without even a modicum of debate. This House would be breaking its own rules. It is better you limit contribution, but you cannot bar debate. view
• 26 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I oppose the amendment. Much as we may be irritated by the polls, it will be in restrain of freedom of expression. It is better that we find other ways of communicating. view
• 26 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: I oppose. view