Aden Bare Duale

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• 28 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: On the same date of 14th March 2018, the Clerk placed an advert in the local dailies asking members of the public who we represent to submit their views on the suitability of the nominee to the Office of the Attorney General. The advertisement indicated that the submissions were to be received by Wednesday 21st March 2018 at 5.00 p.m. The Committee did not receive The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 28 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: any memoranda on the said nominee. So, the public in essence gave a clean bill of health to Justice (Rtd.) Kihara Kariuki. view
• 28 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: Pursuant to Section 7 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, the Committee considered various issues during the approval hearing. They considered the procedure used to arrive at the nominee. They also considered the constitutional and statutory requirements relating to the Office of the AG and that the suitability of Justice Kihara for appointment as the AG with regard to his ability, experience, qualities vis-a-vis the Office of the AG. view
• 28 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 30(3)(b), this House resolves to hold a Morning Sitting on Thursday, 29th March, 2018 commencing at 9.30 a.m. for purposes of considering individual Members’ Motions and any other important business. view
• 28 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: Lastly, the nominee’s academic credential, professional training and experience, his personal integrity and background as required under Section 6(7) of the Act were also considered In considering the procedure used to arrive at the nominee, the Committee observed that Article 156(2) of the Constitution provides that the nomination of the AG is a constitutional prerogative of the President and there was no further procedure prescribed in the Constitution or statute law. In making determination on the suitability of the nominee, the Committee looked into the provision of leadership and integrity as outlined under Chapter Six of the Constitution and observed ... view
• 28 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: From the outset, I thank my colleagues in the House Business Committee that you chaired late last night. We substituted today’s Morning Sitting for urgent Government business. I thank my colleagues more sincerely that, that business was concluded. Tomorrow will be for Private Members’ Motions. That is why we need to have this Procedural Motion to set aside tomorrow morning for Private Members’ Motions. That decision of rearranging was done by the HBC. Every time the HBC is mandated with the business of the House, they have the powers to rearrange, to ballot Motions and to look at when committee ... view
• 28 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: Upon perusing documents of the nominee and in accordance with the requirements set out in Article 156(3) of the Constitution, read together with Article 162(2) and (3)… For the Members, this Article talks about the appointment of the Chief Justice. The Committee noted that the nominee processes a degree in Law from the University of Nairobi; he has been an advocate of the High Court; and he has over 40 years experience as a legal practitioner, 15 years of which he served as a judge of a superior court in Kenya. He served as a President of the Court of ... view
• 28 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: The nominee appeared before the Committee on 22nd March and was vetted in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act and the National Assembly Standing Orders. During the vetting, the Committee observed that having been cleared by the DCI, KRA HELB, EACC and the fact that the nominee has never been charged in a court of law, he meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity. It was also observed that he has no potential conflict of interest as stipulated in Article 75(1) of the Constitution. He satisfied the ... view
• 28 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: He is, therefore, fit to hold office as the Attorney General. He has exhibited immense knowledge of law and understanding of the environment in which he is expected to serve. Arising from the above observation, the nominee complies with Section 6(7) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act No.33 of 2011. In conclusion, it is, therefore, my singular duty and privilege to urge Members to adopt the recommendation of the Committee that this House approves the appointment of Justice (Rtd.) Paul Kihara Kariuki as the sixth Attorney General of the Republic of Kenya by His Excellency the President of Kenya. ... view
• 28 Mar 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. We are talking about Judge Kihara. Let me talk about the predecessor. For those he has taught at the University of Nairobi, Professor Githu Muigai is one of the most brilliant law professors. I am sure he did his bit. We thank him for the time he served. We ask Justice Kihara, when he is appointed by the President, his first business must be to bring back a robust relationship between the Executive and the Judiciary. He should advise the Executive where it is applicable and advise the Judiciary as well so that the Legislature, the ... view