Erick Okong'o Mogeni

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• 15 Sep 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House today, Tuesday 15th September, 2020. The Report on Consideration of a Petition by Mr. Benard Wahere and Ms. Jackline Mutere on Implementation of the Report on the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC). The Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights is established pursuant to Standing Order No.218 and is mandated inter alia consider all matters relating to constitutional affairs, the organization and administration of law, justice, elections, promotions of principle of leadership ethics and integrity agreements, treaties, conventions and implementations of ... view
• 15 Sep 2020 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 15 Sep 2020 in Senate: its consideration by the National Assembly, it has not been possible for other State agencies to implement the recommendations of the TJRC. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this has become a source of great frustration and consequential demoralization for thousands of Kenyans still nursing injuries as well as physical, emotional and psychological scars from the dark years of our country’s history. The petitioners, therefore, prayed that the Senate- (i)Requests transmission of the Report from the National Assembly to the Senate for consideration and adoption. (ii)Passes all necessary legislations to enable victims of gross human rights violations as identified in the TJRC process ... view
• 15 Sep 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Committee proceeded to consider the Petition. In this regard, the Committee held meetings with the petitioners and the Solicitor General and further received written submissions on the matter from the Office of the Attorney General. The main issues that the Committee had to address are how to unlock the process of implementing the recommendations contained in the TJRC Report. view
• 15 Sep 2020 in Senate: Hon. Senators, may recall the TJRC Act 2008 was amended by the National Assembly in December 2013 among others deleting Paragraph 49 (3) thereon which provided that implementation of the TJRC Report would commence within six months upon publication. The provision as amended provides that the implementation of the TJRC Report shall only commence after consideration of the Report by the National Assembly. view
• 15 Sep 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, although it is exactly seven years since the TJRC Report was submitted to the National Assembly on July 2013, it is yet to be formally scheduled for consideration and debate by the National Assembly, which will unlock the implementation of its recommendations by the various agencies and organs of the national and county government. The Committee noted that during the State of the Nation Address delivered to Parliament on Thursday, 26th of March, 2015, His Excellency the President inter alia- (1) Urged lawmakers to expedite the process of the TJRC Report seen as critical in formulation of ... view
• 15 Sep 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand guided, but the practice has been that on a matter of national importance like this, I highlight the key recommendations to enable the House to note. However, if I am directed so, I will lay it before the House and rest the matter. view
• 15 Sep 2020 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First, I want to confess that acting for the Senate - this is one of the most difficulty clients I have ever dealt with. view
• 15 Sep 2020 in Senate: This is because they give you instructions to act for them, but you will never get them to get further instructions. However, I want the country to know that I am doing this for the Senate pro bono, without being paid any fees. Mr. Speaker, Sir, you will confirm to the House that I wanted us to move together. I had requested the Speaker to call for a Kamkunji yesterday, so that I report back to the House the progress that we had made in trying to have this matter settled out of court. As Sen. Orengo has said, we ... view
• 8 Sep 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we require more time to make that Report in the next Sitting. view