Adan Keynan

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1941 to 1950 of 2568.

• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, these are the realities we must talk about because for how long will our friends question the existence of the continuity of this beautiful Republic? Whenever the elections come, we see investors pulling out. Whenever the elections come, we see individuals going away simply because, psychologically, they are not comfortable. These are the issues we must address and the only way we can address them is if we clearly follow the rule of law. view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: These are some of the recommendations of the Committee as a result of this. The first recommendation is that the Government should take all the necessary steps to ensure that Kenyans rendered to Uganda in contravention of the Constitution are returned to Kenya to face the due process of law as soon as possible. Therefore, we expect, because this is the decision of the Committee, this is the reality and it is in line with the declaration of two High Court judges with clear jurisdiction that these individuals must be brought back here to be tried by our competent and ... view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: Thirdly, in future, while the Government undertakes renditions because there might be some legal agreements; there might be some mechanisms for mutual legal assistance and there is a fundamental difference between extradition and rendition. Extradition is governed and it is a product of the due process of the court of law. Rendition is something in between; you are not subjected to any law. You are just rendered; it is from the English word and so you have been rendered. You have been handed over! With extradition you are subjected to the due process and there must be some sort of ... view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: The fourth recommendation is that at all times, the Government must follow, respect and uphold the fundamental rights of citizens as enshrined in the Constitution. We cannot, selectively, simply because it suits our interests, adhere to the Constitution. That this section today is compatible with my rights; it is compatible with my imaginations and, therefore, I will want to follow it. No! The rule of law is whether you like it or not, you must respect it as it is. Therefore, those who are in charge of implementing; executing because our work as the Legislature is to legislate, to pass ... view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, in the light of the danger that we face from this international declaration, there is need to come up with legislation that will be constitutional friendly so that this issue of open ended approach to dealing with radicalism is reduced or eliminated. There is need to legislate and come up with different legislations in tandem with the current Constitution to address some of these security challenges. It is a reality that this must be done because we need to exist; we need to have a peaceful nation. We need to have a prosperous country. We need ... view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: I beg to move that this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations on the Kenyan Nationals to stand trial in Uganda--- view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations on the Kenyan Nationals to stand trial in Uganda and other foreign countries as laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday 20th December, 2011. view
• 15 May 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Some of these banks and it is on record, have operated using public resources. Indeed, quite a number of these banks lack capital and institutional framework. The CBK has provided an enabling environment for them to engage in arbitrage, speculation and discount window manipulation and soon or later, these banks will be put under receivership. What measures is the Minister taking at this stage to ensure that these political banks are reined in and made to operate within the law? Is he in order to mislead Parliament and Kenyans? view
• 15 May 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Taking into account that criminal responsibility is individual, over the last few years, we have attempted, as a country and, indeed, the former Minister for Foreign Affairs, hon. Wetangula, will bear me witness that they have struggled to project, promote and protect this country in every aspect. view