1 Sep 2021 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Speaker.
view
1 Sep 2021 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I wish to register my many thanks to Members for supporting the Motion. I have taken cognisance of two matters that were brought to the Chamber’s attention. Hon. Kimunya spoke about marginalisation. We have taken note that marginalisation can be effected in reverse when at times you have very qualified candidates and because their origin is not a minority, they are disqualified. In lieu thereof, we take some mediocre and unqualified candidates merely because they come from the so called marginalised communities. In effect you marginalise the majority when you disqualify a qualified candidate. The second ...
view
6 Jul 2021 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I would like to speak about the late Prof. Wangari Maathai from personal knowledge. I had the privilege of representing her when she was attacked in Karura Forest and charged with incitement and other offences.
view
6 Jul 2021 in National Assembly:
Prof. Wangari Maathai saved Uhuru Park when KANU wanted to invade it and put up the KANU Headquarters. She also represented herself and camped at All Saints Cathedral which led to the release of Koigi wa Wamwere and others. Wangari Mathaai is an icon to be recognized in this country. In fact, we are late in giving her this type of iconic recognition. It is long overdue. She is a first in many spheres in leaderships and human rights. It is my submission that naming the forest in her memory will be a reclaim of our lost glory in history.
view
6 Jul 2021 in National Assembly:
Lastly, it is an insult to Wangari Maathai and to the environment and green movement when my colleague wears yellow when we are discussing green and environment and an icon. It is an affront to the lady.
view
6 Jul 2021 in National Assembly:
I also look forward to supporting a similar Petition, when Hon. Mbadi brings it, to rename Mbagathi Road in recognition of Baba, because he was also an associate of Wangari Maathai and suffered for human rights. It is long overdue to recognise the living heroes before they die. A road should be named after Baba as Wangari Mathaai.
view
6 Jul 2021 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, I apologise.
view
19 May 2021 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House: The Report of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs on its Consideration of a Nominee for Appointment as the Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya.
view
19 May 2021 in National Assembly:
Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs, in its Report on Consideration of a Nominee for Appointment as Chief Justice 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
19 May 2021 in National Assembly:
Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs in its Report on Consideration of a Nominee for Appointment as the Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 19th May 2021, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 166(1)(a) of the Constitution and Sections 3 and 8 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, 2011, this House approves the appointment of Hon. Lady Justice Martha Karambu Koome as Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya.
view