Musalia Mudavadi

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 871 to 880 of 1008.

• 23 Jul 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is very unfortunate. If there are some unscrupulous NGOs who are actually using the children as a commercial venture, if they can be identified, I believe we can collaborate and make sure that such organizations are reported to the National NGO Council for deregistration. That is one way that such institutions, where we have evidence, can be dealt with. But, at the moment, I want to state that, on the part of our Ministry, this year, we have been allocated Kshs19 million by the Treasury for that Fund. That money will be used to ... view
• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we had a Cabinet Session today. I do not know why some Ministers have not arrived here because personally I have arrived. Definitely, I take into account the fact that there is a serious breach here. view
• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will endeavour to ensure that in future Cabinet meetings, and when Parliament is in Session, the meetings end much earlier. This request will be put across to the Chairman of the Cabinet so that the Cabinet meetings can end much earlier to allow Ministers to be available in the House on time to answer Questions. view
• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Trans Mara County Council was unable to conduct its business for one year because of the numerous court injunctions. However, I assure this House that the courts have canvassed the issues in dispute and have cleared the Council to transact business. It should be noted that elections of office bearers in all civic authorities have been set for the period between 30th June, 2009 and 15th August, 2009. This will present a window to this Council to put in place office office-bearers who will transact business for the remaining period. With regard ... view
• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I stated, the agreement was between the Mara Conservancy and the Trans Mara County Council. They signed the contract. We have told the county council that if they feel there is a breach by the Mara Conservancy of the agreement that they signed – the Ministry was not party to that agreement – they have provisions within their agreement, which they can use, so that they terminate that agreement. That is the position we have advised Trans Mara County Council to adopt. view
• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I take my job seriously. The position still remains the same: That we have advised Trans Mara County Council. There is a provision they can use to get out of this agreement. We have advised them: “You executed the agreement. Get out of it, if it is unfair to you.” view
• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we, in the Ministry, are very clear. We have advised Trans Mara County Council. They can move to court with speed and have this agreement cancelled. As a Ministry, we are strangers to this agreement. There is a liability issue here, and the persons who executed the contract have to move to court, in accordance with the provisions of the contract that they signed, so that they can get out of it. view
• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the second aspect of the point that the hon. Member has made is legitimate. Indeed, I have admitted in my answer that the Ministry of Local Government can carry out routine investigations and audits into local authorities. The Ministry will, indeed, audit Trans Mara County Council. On the basis of that audit, appropriate action can be taken. view
• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I know that Cap.265 has got provisions, but whether I have the power or not, it should not be exercised recklessly. I cannot dissolve Trans Mara County Council without bringing a Motion for such action to this House for approval. That is the law that exists. I want to state again that, may be, it is important that it goes on record as to who the directors and founders Mara Conservancy are. It is important that I now read out, on record, as to who are the directors of this organisation are. view
• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: There is a Mr. Martin Foster as the Chairman, Mr. Brian Hill, Mr. Samuel Tunai, Mr. Kajabe, Mr. Nagil Parvit, James Robertson, John Konchella and, of course, the Town Clerk of that particular council. view