George Gitonga Murugara

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. In terms of climatic conditions, aridity, marginalisation, and everything else, Tharaka rivals Baringo. I recollect that about two years ago, when I saw this Equalisation Fund being allocated by the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) , only three...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I was called upon to substantiate what I said. I am also a student of history so I know what President Moi did when he was the Vice-President to Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. So, when I draw the comparison and analogy, I have...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Today, we are debating the Bill. Yesterday, we were on the Estimates and Statements that were made and are to be repeated this morning. It is important that I also respond to them. One, we were given areas...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It is important that I remind the House that I am a seasoned lawyer in this country and everybody knows it. Nobody would ever point a finger at me. My friend, in this country, you do not elect...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Let me give you the right scale… (Several Members stood up in their places) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Members. The Member has just taken the Floor. He has not even finished a sentence. Give him...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. In terms of climatic conditions, aridity, marginalisation, and everything else, Tharaka rivals Baringo. I recollect that about two years ago, when I saw this Equalisation Fund being allocated by the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) , only three...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I was called upon to substantiate what I said. I am also a student of history so I know what President Moi did when he was the Vice-President to Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. So, when I draw the comparison and analogy, I have...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Today, we are debating the Bill. Yesterday, we were on the Estimates and Statements that were made and are to be repeated this morning. It is important that I also respond to them. One, we were given areas...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It is important that I remind the House that I am a seasoned lawyer in this country and everybody knows it. Nobody would ever point a finger at me. My friend, in this country, you do not elect...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Let me give you the right scale… (Several Members stood up in their places) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Martha Wangari) Order, Members. The Member has just taken the Floor. He has not even finished a sentence. Give him...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Goeffrey Wandeto, just take your seat. The Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs is on a point of order. Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It is important for this House to debate such an important Bill because it touches on the safety of Kenyans in relation to the flora of this country. As we constantly defend animals and the fauna, we must...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. we must always get these notions, which are wrong, out of the way. First, we are doing exactly what we are empowered to do, which is to approve Supplementary Estimates brought before this House. The only requirement we...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Peter Kaluma) Hon. Goeffrey Wandeto, just take your seat. The Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs is on a point of order. Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. It is important for this House to debate such an important Bill because it touches on the safety of Kenyans in relation to the flora of this country. As we constantly defend animals and the fauna, we must...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. we must always get these notions, which are wrong, out of the way. First, we are doing exactly what we are empowered to do, which is to approve Supplementary Estimates brought before this House. The only requirement we...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The debate is, to some extent, hilarious. It is purely because, as we discuss the Finance Bill 2026, we are also contending with the mathematics of large numbers. This is why, once in a while, we have to...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UD) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I have read the Bill, and I know what it provides. However, I have not yet read the Report, although I listened keenly to the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance as he went through the Report...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The debate is, to some extent, hilarious. It is purely because, as we discuss the Finance Bill 2026, we are also contending with the mathematics of large numbers. This is why, once in a while, we have to...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UD) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I have read the Bill, and I know what it provides. However, I have not yet read the Report, although I listened keenly to the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance as he went through the Report...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Hon. Millie Odhiambo has given us a mouthful regarding what one should or should not say. She is right to say that just like every Member is right to express their views so long as we respect each...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Hon. Millie Odhiambo has given us a mouthful regarding what one should or should not say. She is right to say that just like every Member is right to express their views so long as we respect each...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I am on a point of order. You cannot raise a point of order on another point of order. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Order, Hon. Murugara. What is your point of order? (Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I have not risen to reply. I am on a point of order to clarify some things regarding the Bill as its promoter. I must confess that the Mover of the Bill is the Leader of the Majority...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Absolutely. Therefore, nothing bars me from making a clarification or giving of information on the Bill whenever it is necessary. (Loud consultations) The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) Order, Hon. Members. The Chair is seized of the matter before the House and will give direction....

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Yes. Hon. Speaker Go ahead. Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Thank you. Hon. Speaker I thought you were the one who moved the Bill. Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Unfortunately, I was out of the country. It was moved by the Deputy Leader of the...

Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka, UDA) Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (c) , I request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the death of Mr Shadrack Kienge Makembo. Mr Shadrack Kienge Makembo of ID No. 28xxxx55,...