Sen. George Khaniri

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1561 to 1570 of 1873.

• 26 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: (a)The facts are that Mr. Enock Ondego, a resident of Kisauni Mombasa County moved to court by a plaint dated 19th August, 2002 against Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), Director of Culture and Social Services and the Attorney-General and the first, second and third defendants, respectively. The plaintiff had sought for general damages, cost of the suit, interests thereof and any other relief the honourable court would deem fit and just to grant. view
• 26 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the basis of this plaintiff’s alleged claim was for infringement of a copyright on his recorded songs and fraud by the first and second defendants which he discovered sometimes on 31st April, 2001. Upon further investigation, he established that the breach had commenced in 1973 and continued every year thereafter. In its defence dated 16th March, 2005, the first defendant, KBC, denied the allegations by the plaintiff and most importantly pleaded that the suit has filed was fatally defective for non- compliance with Section 46 of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Act and that a preliminary objection would ... view
• 26 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the benefit of the hon. Member and the House, Section 46 provides, and I quote:- “where any action or other legal proceedings is commenced against the corporation for any act done in pursuance or execution or intended execution of this Act or of any public duty or authority, in respect of any alleged neglect or default in the execution of this Act or of any such duty or authority, the following provisions shall have effect- (a) the action or legal proceeding shall not be commenced against the corporation until at least one month written notice containing ... view
• 26 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the initiative for compensation for Mr. Ondego has to be initiated by Mr. Ondego himself by application to the KBC. The action he took was to sue the KBC and the matter was dealt with by the court and concluded. Therefore, we cannot reopen the matter until Mr. Ondego himself initiates the procedure by way of application to the corporation for compensation. view
• 26 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, to the best of my knowledge that is a different Question but I want to assure the hon. Member and the House as a whole that we pay retirees their dues as and when they are due. If there is any case or any complaint, let it be brought to our attention. view
• 26 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I really want to agree with the hon. Member that the Government should find ways and means; not just my Ministry but I believe this should be the Ministry of State for National Heritage and Culture, of compensating our heroes and artists who have made a contribution to the Republic. Therefore, maybe as a way forward, a Bill should be brought so that it can address all these issues. I agree with the hon. Member. view
• 26 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, my response to Dr. Khalwale’s Question was specifically on Mr. Ondego’s claims which I stated that Mr. Ondego moved to court. It is not the Government; it is the court that dismissed Mr. Ondego’s case. It is not my Ministry or the corporation. view
• 26 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as a Minister of the Government, I am not only serving the Vihiga people; I am serving Kenya as a nation. I want to assure the hon. Member that I will not be biased against anybody or be in favour of anybody. As I said, Mr. Ondego could be assisted but let him initiate the process of making an application to the corporation and we will consider it, as earlier promised? view
• 26 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, to the best knowledge of the corporation, there is no compensation due to Mr. Ondego. But let him initiate, apply and state what compensation he is seeking. Thereafter, we will discuss and agree on the matter. view
• 26 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me undertake to do that with Dr. Khalwale who is the Questioner, and see how best Mr. Ondego could be assisted. view