Zaddock Madiri Syong'oh

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 161 to 170 of 229.

• 7 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, in principle, the Minister is saying the obvious, that the Central Bank shall be responsible for monetary policy, whereas he, as the Minister for Finance, is responsible for fiscal policy. But, ultimately, although the Governor of the December 7, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 4275 Central Bank is responsible for the monetary policy, he is answerable to the Minister because the Minister is the one who will be ultimately accountable for monetary policy as well, and answerable to this House. We are simply ensuring that the parliamentary system works, and that the Minister shall be responsible. view
• 7 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, it will be very unfortunate if the Minister declines to accept his constitutional responsibility. view
• 7 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I want to record appreciation to His Excellency the President because this particular amendment is long overdue. 4278 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES December 7, 2006 I totally support it. view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this Motion. First of all, I would like to commend the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for doing an excellent job. Secondly, as hon. Arungah mentioned, we are debating a Report on transactions which took place six years ago. With modern technology, this is not really necessary. If we computerize our accounting system and the department in charge of internal audit and the Controller and Auditor- General's office, it will be possible for us to be debating, at least, transactions which took place only last year. The cost ... view
• 5 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, recently, a visiting Attorney-General of the British Government did state that the Kenya Government has not requested them to freeze the accounts of those British businessmen whose names were mentioned in the list of the suspects in the Anglo Leasing scandal. Mr. Speaker, Sir, apart from those who are of British origin, a number of businessmen from other European countries were also mentioned, including one from America. What steps has the Minister taken to ensure that the names of the non-Kenyans who were also involved in this scam, are submitted to governments of their countries, so that ... view
• 9 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I can hear what the Minister is saying. However, I think we are moving to a point where we are allowing free movement of labour and capital in the entire region. Secondly, we are subjecting Kenyan-registered banks to two sets of laws. One is that, they have to seek authority from the Kenyan legal jurisdiction. For purposes of opening a branch in another country, they will also be subject to another legal regime. Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I think we are subjecting Kenyan-registered banks to double jurisdiction, which is not fair. view
• 2 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. My point of order is very simple. Two hon. Members have referred to the 600 per cent increment as being too high. However, 600 per cent of Kshs10,000 is only Kshs60,000. So, let us not worry about the percentage. We should really be talking about the quantum. view
• 1 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I do not know if you heard the hon. Minister. She has just said that she cannot respond to a very important and serious point of order raised by the Shadow Minister for Finance. Is she really in order to say that? view
• 1 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is it in order for the hon. Member to cast aspersions on the conduct of Ministry officers who do not have the opportunity to answer those accusations in this House? view
• 1 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this particular Bill. I would like to join my colleagues in thanking the Minister for Finance for the tremendous work that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has done. I am gratified that it is headed by my former classmate. In order to be free from donor conditionalities because we are able to generate our own funds is a great achievement. For that reason, I would like to continue giving my support to the idea of Electronic Tax Registers (ETRs) and encourage the Minister to look ... view