Florence Kajuju

All parliamentary appearances

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• 10 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: As we discuss this report, we should look at instances where trade has been hindered. We cannot speak about integration when a lot of time is wasted at the weighbridges. We have also been talking about non-tariff barriers. These are issues that we need to address. If corruption at our weighbridges is addressed, this will be the best way to go. Even as we move on to deal with issues of the Customs Union, the Monetary Union and the Common Market Protocol, this is going to help us. Along the Thika Superhighway, there is a weighbridge and a lot of ... view
• 29 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill and state that I am a Member of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. As a Committee, we sat and went through this Bill and proposed very many amendments to what is contained in the amendments. We, as a Committee, thought about granting bail. We know that according to the Constitution, unless and until there are compelling reasons that have been given why an accused person should not be released on bail, it is automatic. It does not matter whether it is ... view
• 29 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: We also looked at the issues of remission. I sat in the Power of Mercy Committee where I served for some time before I resigned to go into politics. I know that under Article 133 of the Constitution, that Committee is constituted for purposes of advising the President on who should be granted pardon, who should be given a conditional pardon and who should be either given remission or after you have been convicted whether your sentence can be suspended or not. What we realised in this Bill is that it was giving the same powers to the CS. We ... view
• 29 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: We also looked at Section 296 which deals with robbery with violence. Under the Penal Code, we have two provisions where one can be charged with robbery with violence. This can either be under Section 296(1) or Section 296(2). We also said that if you have been convicted in such a case, then it is up to the Power of Mercy Committee to find it fit when necessary to recommend to the President to exercise his powers that are granted under Article 133 of the Constitution. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified ... view
• 29 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: The Chairperson has spoken on the issues of the Judiciary and the age at which a judge is expected to retire so that they can leave the Bench. If I can add my voice to what the Chair said, when the current Deputy Chief Justice appeared before the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs, seeking to join the Judiciary, it was her commitment that she is going to uphold the Constitution of Kenya. One of the things that are in the Constitution 2010 is the fact that a judge must retire upon attaining the age of 70. That is ... view
• 29 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. My position is that because judges have sworn to be committed to the Constitution, then it is up to them to get committed actively by ensuring that the age at which they swore to retire is upheld by the courts and by themselves as the people who dispense justice to the people of Kenya. This is a good Bill but it will be subject to the Committee amendments that have been proposed. I believe that all the other issues that have been raised by my senior, Hon. Jakoyo Midiwo do not apply as far ... view
• 28 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: (Inaudible) view
• 28 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the House today, Wednesday, 28th October 2015:- The Reports of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs on:- 1. The Petition on the matter of election of the Chairperson of the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK). 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
• 28 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: 2. The Petition for the introduction of Anti-Homosexuality Bill; 3. The Petition to amend the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. 4. The Petition on enactment of Legislation to provide for the registration of all properties in Kenya. 5. The Petition on Review of Criminal Laws, that is the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code to align them with the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya. 6. The Petition for Mandatory Voter Registration and Compulsory Voting led by the Chairperson, Departmental Committee Justice and legal Affairs. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. view
• 28 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the House, today Wednesday, 28th October 2015:- The Reports of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs on its consideration of the Legal Aid Bill 2015; the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2015; the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) No.2 Bill, 2015; the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment Bill) No. 5, 2015 on behalf the Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. view