Alice Muthoni Wahome

All parliamentary appearances

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• 12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I just want your directions before we proceed because my reading of Article 45 tells me that, if we allow that Clause 7 to go the way it has been amended, I think we shall be infringing on the Constitution. With your permission, hon. Members, Article 45 is the one that relates to the family. The family is the natural and fundamental unit of the society. But then, if you go to Article 45(3), it reads: “Parties to a marriage are entitled to equal rights at the time of the marriage, during the marriage and at ... view
• 12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, the words are: “equal rights at the time of the marriage, during the marriage and at the dissolution of the marriage.” Equal rights have not been defined to exclude property and, therefore, hon. Members, we need to be aware of that. I am sure there are lawyers and Members like Mbadi and Jakoyo Midiwo who will understand that. I think it is important that we work within the law and I think the provision should go the way it goes. Therefore, I would still want to propose that we come up with another amendment. It is ... view
• 12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support the proposed amendment to the National Police Service Commission (Amendment) Bill. While contributing to this Bill, an hon. Member alluded to Murang’a County where insecurity has risen to very unacceptable rates--- In my constituency, within the last three months hijackings have been the order of the day. That does not become the end. After hijacking, the criminals go ahead and kill or The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: rape. Indeed, insecurity has been a concern of everybody. The National Police Service Commission is a creature of the Constitution and it was intended to bring sanity in several areas. The National Police Service Commission, by this Bill has de-linked the conflicting areas between the National Police Service Commission and the Inspector- General’s office. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, the Constitution is very clear. The mandates are very clear, but while interpreting, operating and implementing, it is important that the two offices are clearly mandated to do what they must do. This country will not go very far if security is ... view
• 12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: given right, left and centre without any basis. This has led to insecurity among the officers and dissatisfaction in terms of ranks. We know facilities are not even good. If officers work knowing that their career progression is assured, we shall not insist and say that our officers must remain disciplined and must avoid corruption. This Bill will provide the necessary framework that will assist the Commission do its job of streamlining the police. We think it is long overdue because everybody has issues in his or her constituency. There are issues of security and we want sufficient personnel. We ... view
• 12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I thought that the point of order was in relation to what I had said. view
• 12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. The Deputy Speaker of this House has already made a ruling in respect of those provisions. Unless the hon. Member wants you to sit on your own appeal, I think that intervention is maybe misdirected or misleading. However, I was saying that Articles 245 and 246 have been well considered by the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security while arriving at these proposals. Clearly, the role of the Inspector-General and the role--- There are two Bills, as the hon. Member intimated. The roles of the two offices are very clear and they are ... view
• 12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: between those two critical offices arise as they deliver their mandate and implement what is expected of them under Articles 245 and 246. view
• 12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: It is very clear, for example, that the role of the National Police Service is still disciplinary control as envisaged under Article 246(3)(a). This Commission shall be doing development and prescription of disciplinary procedures and mechanisms. It will monitor and ensure compliance with due processes in disciplining members of the service. view
• 12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: They will be receiving regular reports from the Inspector General on disciplinary matters handled by the National Police Service. They will be involved in reviewing and ratification of disciplinary action. That is what the Commission is expected to do among other things. view