Prof. Githu Muigai

All parliamentary appearances

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• 23 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: I do not know whether I still have the microphone because I hear other hon. Members, especially the hon. Member for Gichugu--- view
• 22 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On behalf the Leader of Government Business, I beg to move:- THAT view
• 22 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to second this important Bill which seeks to deepen our democracy and maintain a clear link between the citizens of this country with their National Assembly and their elected leadership on matters they may consider important to them. The drafters of our Constitution thought that it was important that, although the sovereign power of the people to make laws rests in this House, this House should be able to listen to the presentations of the public, where a petition is properly brought to Parliament. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as you observed, this is a straight ... view
• 22 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to thank you for the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I start by saying that I support the Bill. It is not a perfect Bill; it is a consensus document. In matters that are deeply political such as this issue, it is not possible sometimes to get a position where there is total and unreserved agreement. This Bill is the result of work done by the Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs - and I must commend Mr. Wamalwa for the leadership he provided - the Kenya Law Reform Commission ... view
• 1 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. On 20th August, 1992, the daughter of Mrs. Lydia Muhonja Mumia was knocked down by a Government vehicle registration number GK 563P, causing her severe injuries. On 12th March, 1993 the plaintiff served the Attorney-General with a notice of intention to sue that was dated 8th March, 1993. The Attorney-General called for instructions on 16th March, 1993 from the relevant Ministry which was the Ministry of Livestock Development. On 24th March, in the same year, the Ministry issued instructions to the Provincial State Counsel, Western Province admitting that the vehicle that had ... view
• 1 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: - Kshs150,000 2. Special damages view
• 1 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: - Kshs1,300 3. Costs view
• 1 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: - Kshs38,575 4. Interest on General Damages - Kshs232,500 5. Interest on Special Damages - Kshs2,834 Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the total now payable to the claimant stands at Kshs425,200. We have sent a reminder to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture to send the funds to us so that we may disburse the same to the plaintiff. Our last request was on 16th May, 2012, and we await the response of the Ministry. Thank you. view
• 1 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to admit this period is inordinate period and this should not happen. We are acutely aware of this problem. My office has been working on some draft changes to the Government Proceedings Act, so that we streamline how these claims are handled. Secondly, I have asked all pending claims against the Government of this nature to be compiled, so that I prepare a Cabinet Paper authorizing a single pay off to all these victims who have been waiting for a long time. So, something is being done. view
• 1 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, any Permanent Secretary or any other Government official who ignores the specific advice of the chief legal adviser to the Government under the Constitution and the Government Proceedings Act does so at his own peril. I have directed this particular Permanent Secretary to avail payment. I believe he will do so within a reasonable time. But if he fails to do so, I would not avail the services of my office to defend a case where he is cited for contempt of court. view