26 March 2008
Nairobi — Parliament Tuesday took a three-week break.
Vice-President and leader of Government Business Kalonzo Musyoka initiated the motion of adjournment.
The MPs resume business on April 15.
Mr Musyoka praised the power-sharing and peace agreements signed by President Kibaki and ODM leader Raila Odinga, saying the move signified resumption of peace and order in the country.
The Vice-President said the full Cabinet would have been named by the time the House resumes. That way, MPs will be named members to departmental committees, thereby allowing the House to operate fully, he said.
His speech confirmed that the House had to adjourn because there was no business to transact.
Collective feelings
In parliamentary tradition, questions asked by MPs on behalf of their constituents expressed the collective feelings and aspirations of the country. Such queries are directed to different ministers.
Mr Musyoka said the minister for Finance also needed time to go and prepare the mini-budget and bring it to Parliament for approval.
The supplementary estimates are usually tabled in March for endorsement by MPs, to let the Government draw funds from the Treasury and meet its operations until the next Budget is read in June.
Seconding the motion of adjournment, Justice and Constitutional Affairs minister Martha Karua asked MPs to take advantage of the break to help police apprehend those involved in the post-election violence.
She said no one was above the law, and those found culpable must be punished.
Kajiado Central MP Joseph Nkaissery (ODM) called for appointment of "only clean" members to the Cabinet.
Most members who spoke agreed that it was time MPs visited all parts of the country to help in re-uniting Kenyans.
Speaking earlier, Local Government minister Uhuru Kenyatta said plans to decongest the city centre were on course.
He said parking bays would be set up for motorists outside the central business district.
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