James Nderitu Gachagua

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 31 to 40 of 43.

• 29 Mar 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to thank His Excellency the President for the exposition of public policy contained in his last Address to this House. At the same time, he also spelt out a series of pieces of legislation that will be brought before this House for debate. In his address to the House, the Speaker also said that among the Bills to be debated is the one dealing with the Standing Orders of this House which are intended to make this House more efficient in the execution of its duties. In the last four years, this House ... view
• 29 Mar 2007 in National Assembly: The Public Officer Ethics Act is clearly inadequate to deal with corruption in this country. You are aware that when this law was first brought on the Floor of this House, it was brought as a constitutional amendment. This is because we needed to deal with issues relating to privacy under the Constitution so that one could prosecute certain matters. However, we realised, as a House, that, as a constitutional amendment, we would not have been able to pass this law because we March 29, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 265 could not have garnered the necessary two-thirds majority. So, what did ... view
• 27 Mar 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it would appear the Ministry is doing its best, but could the Assistant Minister confirm whether the salaries of the officers and all the emoluments that are due to them are still going to their families? As a result of the way the Civil Service works we could be surprised to learn that the names of these officers have already been struck out of the payroll. Could the Assistant Minister confirm whether their families are getting whatever was due to the officers? view
• 7 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Hon. M. Kilonzo has said that the Minister has a right to do fair criticism. What is this argument about? He is talking about the East African Court of Justice in Arusha. Could the speaker on the Floor confine himself to the debate at hand? view
• 5 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 9 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the issue of violence, rape and harassment of children is rampant in this country. One wonders why it is so difficult or why the Office of the President or the Police Department is not able to post female police officers to every police station. Statistics show that the number of female police officers who have been recruited and are already in operation. What is so difficult about the Police Department ensuring that every police station has a female officer to attend to these issues? Could the Assistant Minister tell us what is so difficult about posting female ... view
• 9 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Assistant Minister says every police station in this country has a female police officer. He then went on to ask us if we are aware of any police station that does not have a female police officer. Are we here to run the police force, or to get information from him? view
• 9 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I do not know why the Minister wants to make these particular rules, because in granting whatever is requested, he uses his discretion. He looks at the particular circumstances of every case. So, by making rules, he is actually tying his hands. He will not be able to look at a particular case that may merit his consideration. The power is always there for the Minister to make rules. So, I argue that we leave this matter the way it is. view
• 1 Aug 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, could the Assistant Minister be a little bit more specific because in his reply, he has said that they will consider equipping a few hospitals with these machines when funds are available. This is a very vague answer. The issue raised by the hon. Member is a specific one. This problem is being experienced all over the country. We know that Kenyatta National Hospital is being allocated a lot of money. Could the Assistant Minister be specific and say when, if at all, this equipment will be provided? view
• 31 May 2006 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Agriculture (a) if he is aware that Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation contracted workers in Mathira Constituency, between 1986 and 1987, to clear land and tea bushes; (b) if he is further aware that the said workers were not paid after their contract was terminated in 1987; (c) when they will be paid; and, (d) if the Minister could ensure that they are paid compensation for the delay. view