Alfred Bwire

All parliamentary appearances

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• 26 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I laud the hon. Attorney-General for including the issue of affordability as a principle. There are very many indigent Kenyans who are not able to access the justice system. I would want us, to not just stop with the amendments of the law, but to go ahead and actually ensure that, in tandem with that principle, there is view
• 21 May 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. In supporting this Bill, I would like to reflect on the sentiments raised by Mr. Mungatana that whenever we are discussing issues that are important, hon. Members need time to interrogate and seek views from members of the public and especially those with expertise in this area. We are denied this opportunity when such a matter is rushed this way view
• 21 May 2009 in National Assembly: In that relation, and I encourage the Attorney-General to listen, I urge that whenever we have to shorten time, then the Government should provide copies of the parent law so that we can compare and know why we are making certain amendments where they are due. This should not happen only when we are in a hurry but also when we are handling other Bills in the ordinary manner. This is because the cost reverts to hon. Members who have to purchase the parent Bill. It is worse for those of us who do not have access to the CDF ... view
• 21 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, these amendments are timely, because of the need to clear the backlog in our courts. Recently, there was a report which indicated that in terms of backlog, we are doing very poorly in the region compared to countries that may be distracted with other matters. These countries seem to be doing much better than us. view
• 21 May 2009 in National Assembly: One of the things I would like to laud the hon. Attorney-General for doing is his keeping with the trend of development in law. This should be maintained. I have seen this in relation to the Sexual Offences Act and other laws. It is not enough just to pass the laws. We must be vigilant that when there is need for amendments we bring them before this House. view
• 19 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, could the Minister kindly clarify whether she has any intention of assigning some of that money to Nominated Members of Parliament? view
• 19 May 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Is the Minister in order to suggest that we have no constituencies when we have special interest constituencies? view
• 19 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, mine is children and women. view
• 19 May 2009 in National Assembly: Women play football! view
• 14 May 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view