Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 971 to 980 of 2953.

• 2 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: There is also the issue of the composition of Parliament. If we decree that no more than two thirds of the lists that political parties will present, or of its nominees, shall be of the same gender, we will have partly cured the anomaly that now exists on gender. Forty- seven women elected to the National Assembly from the counties plus others elected may not add up to one third. It is, therefore, important that we have other mechanisms within political parties, because they are tools of democracy. If we miss this point, we will not have drawn our attention ... view
• 2 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, why, again, do I call this Bill a very poor copy made using a carbon paper that is exhausted? It is because Section 17 of the current Political Parties Act, which is now Clause 14, states clearly that if a Member of Parliament goes out to support other political parties, or their agenda, he will be deemed to have resigned from his political party. Why are we leaving that decision to the Registrar? What if the Registrar becomes a tool of one political party as, in my view, is the case now? I believe that ... view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. It is true that there is such a letter, but hon. Khalwale did not read it extensively. It says that: “They serve for three years unless the House in its wisdom---.” So, the House has discretion. So, what is being sought here is for the House to agree. So, is it in order that the letter is read in part and not in full? view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. My name has been used severally and I thank all those who think well of me. However, the Constitution is very precise, one-third. So, irrespective of the capacities of the Members serving, both men and women, there has to be not more than two-thirds of either gender. So, shall we pay attention to this provision, which is superior to our Standing Orders? It is also superior to any other law. view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I rise to support the Motion. view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the reason the vetting is conducted is so that any doubts that are in our minds are dealt with. There were those who entertained doubts about the fact that those candidates had participated in politics and some had been Members of past Commissions. All this was cleared by the way they expressed themselves; the outlook they presented. I want to agree with the Chair and Vice-Chair that these are eminent men and women, who will be able to select for us a credible Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, having said that, we bear a responsibility as Members of Parliament. If we want to be respected and find place that we live here, then we ought to conduct ourselves knowing that. Sometimes it is our conduct that is making those colleagues who served in the past not get anywhere. We must know consciously that when we present ourselves here, what we do and say affects many other people. The best ambassador is one’s own conduct. I want to support the nomination of these individuals. Tell them that Kenyans are watching them. They must vindicate our ... view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to support. view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. The last speaker before I spoke was worried that Members of Parliament do not get jobs anywhere. It is conduct like that of the Member for Dujis that discredits Parliament. This forum must be taken seriously. It is not a forum for joking or laughing. If one is not sure of what they are speaking, this is not where you play roadside politics. Is it in order, therefore, for him to bring my name into the debate? I have never been President of this country. This is the time I am ... view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. While I appreciate his slip of the tongue and calling me President, which I do not mind, but it will be 2012. But is he in order to qualify his apology? The issue is that he said I appointed. To that extent, the apology must be unequivocal. That is the point I am making. view