MURUGARA GEORGE GITONGA

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to support the proposed amendment to the Penal Code Act by Hon. David Gikaria, with the sole intention of repealing Section 182 of the Penal Code, which is Chapter 63 of the Laws of Kenya. When...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I take this opportunity to welcome all the learners from the various schools in the country who have come to this House of Parliament to observe proceedings. I welcome them, including my small school called Iria-Ria Mbogo Primary School...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I rise under Standing Order 95. We have carefully listened to debate in support of the Regulations. Please, call upon the Mover of the Motion to reply, so that we can move to the next most important business. I ask you to...

Hon. Gitonga Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. 29th June 2023 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 28 Hon. Gitonga Murugara (Tharaka, UDA)I was the first one to log in and really, I am entitled to this. I rise to support the Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to support this Bill. Let me thank the Budget and Appropriation Committee because Kathwana, county headquarters of Tharaka Nithi, has been allocated Ksh103 million. I confirm that. As stated by Leader of the Majority Party, it...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I really doubt whether I am the most senior in this House. I am doing my second term yet we have other senior Members here, including the Member for Kwanza, Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi, who must be doing his...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I stand to support the ratification of these amendments to the Montreal Protocol on the Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer that was made in Kigali. The amendments were to try to harmonise the Montreal Protocol to the...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I always admire the work that the Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee does, especially during these nascent years when we are trying to work towards ensuring that the Government gets money to deliver on its commitments....

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I have listened carefully to the debate. I have also looked at Order 12 in the Order Paper. I also wish to donate my time to the House. I rise under Standing Order 95 so that we can...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much. I donate my remaining time to the House so that we are able to move on.

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I welcome Chogoria Boys High School. It is not in my constituency, but the neighbouring constituency, Maara in Tharaka Nithi County. It is one of the best schools in the county and we are proud of them. I also...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I beg to move: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs in its Report on the Vetting of the Nominee for Appointment as Principal Secretary, State Department for Correctional Services, laid...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. As we proceed, we must distinguish between Money Bills and Ordinary Bills and there is a clear distinction in our Constitution as to what they are. Our Standing Orders are very clear on winnowing and this is a House...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table: Reports of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs on its consideration of the following: 8th June 2023 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 2

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs in its report on the vetting of nominees for appointment as members of the Judicial Service Commission, laid on...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. We were in the middle of debating the Motion on the Budget Estimates. Most of the Members whom I have spoken to are in agreement and in support. Under Standing Order 95, I do apply to you, Hon. Speaker,...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Section 13 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, 2011 relating to extension of period for consideration of nominees for appointment to a public office, this House resolves to extend...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Hon. Speaker, allow me to laud your ruling. I listened carefully to every word you pronounced and I am fully in agreement with all matters of fact and all matters of law. We cannot appeal against that ruling. I doubt whether we can even seek...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) May it please you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Allow me to make a few submissions as regards the proposed amendment Bill. I do this with tremendous respect to the medical doctors that we have here such as Dr. Pukose, Dr. Nyikal and others. First and foremost,...

Hon. George Murugara(Tharaka, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I agree the Bill is a proposed amendment, but it does not seek to amend Section 79. It seeks to introduce a new Section 79A, totally distinct from Section 79. If there is any repetition, we should be informed in this Report which...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to support this Report with all the jest, because it is very important. I congratulate the Decentralised Funds Accounts Committee led by my friend and neighbour, Hon. Gideon Mutemi Mulyungi, from Mwingi Central. He is my...