Prof. Githu Muigai

All parliamentary appearances

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• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairperson, I need to explain something. First, I must appreciate being on the same side as hon. Millie and hon. Mbadi on this issue. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairperson, my predecessor, hon. Amos Wako, upon the coming into force of this Sexual Offence Act, set up a Committee chaired by a retired Judge of Appeal, the Lady Justice Effy Awour. This Committee has been investigating the question of operationalising the Act and reported to me--- view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I have your protection. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, it became very clear, from all the research done by this very distinguished committee, that this provision, which was enacted in good faith, had become a hindrance. In many police stations in many places where victims of sexual assault got to complain, they are told by the officers receiving their complaints: “Do you know that if you do not have enough evidence on this case, you will go in for the period that your attacker could have gone in for?” This is a very serious issue. Therefore, I want to assure hon. Members that we did ... view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, the thinking behind this was that these persons have already been vetted by this House and they are being reappointed to a further term. If they have misconducted themselves during their first term, there are provisions for their removal. So, the assumption was that if they have conducted themselves properly to the end of their first term and deserve re- approval, it can be done simply by the President because it is not a fresh taking. In any event, if there were any disciplinary issues as I have explained, they could have been taken care of. ... view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. I think there is a small confusion because there are two issues currently with the vetting process. One is that vetting of Court of Appeal judges has taken place. The period within which they could have whatever conclusion was reached reviewed has lapsed and needs to be taken into account so that the Board has that authority. So, we must be sure that we have taken--- I am talking in that respect. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, my proposal is to insert a new Section 23(1) which ought to read as follows:- “The vetting process, once commenced, shall be concluded not later than 28th February, 2013, save that the National Assembly may, at request of the Board, extend the period for not more than three months, and the review of the decisions of the Board shall be heard and concluded within the above period.” view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Sorry, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. It is “of the Board and JSC.” view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, on the contrary, it is the magistrates who have specifically requested that in order to fast- track and reduce the anxiety, the JSC should do their vetting. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I propose a further amendment by inserting a new section 23(i) providing as follows- The vetting process once commenced shall be concluded not later than 28th February, 2013, save that the National Assembly may, at the request of the Board extend the period for not more than three months. Any review of the decision of the Board and of the JSC shall be heard and concluded within the above specified period. view