Francis Mwangangi Kilonzo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 22 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want yet again to salute you for presiding over this law; allow me at the beginning to congratulate the hon. Minister, my good learned friend, hon. James Orengo and his team, including the Permanent Secretary for a wonderful job. However, there is a team that has been forgotten in this country, and I think it is fair that I also take this opportunity to recognize the Serena team that comprises of hon. James Orengo, hon. Martha Karua, hon. Musalia Mudavadi, hon. Wetangula, hon. Ongeri, hon. Sally Kosgei, hon. Samoei and myself. It ... view
• 22 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also want to thank Kenyan people for accepting in the referendum Article 67 the way it is framed. On this particular item, I want to share the views of hon. Martha Karua that we should not at any time contemplate extension of time for this particular Bill and also the Land Registration Bill. I am convinced that between now and Sunday the 27th, there is sufficient time for Kenya to, at the very least, have this law on the National Land Commission and the Land Registration Bill; this is partly because we are in ... view
• 22 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I just want to draw attention to Clause 5 on the functions of this commission. I ask hon. Members to vote for this Bill without hesitation, because its functions are so clear, particularly part (c) which says talks of “to initiate investigations on its own initiative or on a complaint into present or historical land injustices and recommend appropriate redress”. That is something that Kenyans have been looking for, and this law will create an opportunity for places such as Mt. Elgon, the Rift Valley, Coast Province and many others. The opportunity for this House ... view
• 22 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the powers also in Clause 6 are to be commended without hesitation whatsoever; under Clause 6(2) this Commission will have power to gather by such means as it considers appropriate, any relevant information, including requisition of reports, records, documents or any information from any source, including any State organ and to compel the production of such information where it considers necessary. This country is now full of false, fake, forged and grabbed titles; therefore, that power is so fundamental in order to move this country forward. With those very few remarks, I beg to support. ... view
• 18 May 2011 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Lands:- (a) whether he could table the report by the probe Committee led by the then Deputy Provincial Commissioner, Calistus Akello on the problem of squatters in Ndalani Location of, Yatta District, which was conducted in 1989- 1990; (b) why the Government has failed to solve the problem of squatters; and, (c) what action the Government is taking to ensure that the squatters are not harassed and/or evicted by the “absentee landlords”. view
• 18 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am asking this Question for the second time, assuming that they have come to see you in the office. view
• 23 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 34 (p) be further amended by:- (a) adding a new paragraphs as follows:- “a representative of an organization or association dealing with human rights and legal aid to children” (b) “a representative of an organization or association dealing with human rights and legal aid to women.” This Clause will bring issues to do with women and children in line with the Bill of Right and other issues which are close to women. view
• 16 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Prime Minister the following Question. (a) Could the Prime Minister indicate the amount of taxes paid by the four major mobile companies/operators over the last five years and state how much money in taxes the Government is losing due to the current “price wars”? (b) What action is the Government taking to protect the 750,000 local shareholders and erosion of the value of Government shareholding in Safaricom Limited from the imminent decline due to the “price wars”? (c) What measures is the Government taking to ensure that Safaricom does not outsource ... view
• 10 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. Is the hon. Member, who is my very good friend and a very senior lawyer, in order to mislead the House by suggesting that the words I have used are an invention when, for example, Article 164(2) says:- “There shall be a President of the Court of Appeal who shall be elected by judges of the Court of Appeal from amongst themselves.” view
• 3 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, since you have allowed comments, allow me to make only one. As I said during this point of order, you certainly have demonstrated that you are qualified to be a Chief Justice or even a High Court Judge. I want to salute your findings and perhaps suggest that at some opportunity, you also emphasize that Article 3 of our Constitution and Chapter 6 of our Constitution is one that all organs of the State must pay attention to, in addition to Article 10. I salute you and welcome the findings. view