Prof. Githu Muigai

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 411 to 420 of 630.

• 22 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, judicial reforms are very important pillars of the constitutional changes that we are making in this country in order to restore public confidence in the administration of justice. Already, the hon. Chief Justice and the Judicial Service Commission have made very wide ranging changes in the manner in which the Judiciary is organized and operates. We must support that initiative as Parliament, because it is not only important to have quality judges, as the hon. Chief Justice is trying to do, but it is also important that we should have the requisite number of judges. ... view
• 22 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is, therefore, important that we support the increase of the number of judges starting from the Court of Appeal as the hon. Minister has stated, and the 150 in the High Court. This will enable us to develop the jurisprudence we require to support the expectations of the Kenyan people about how soon and how competent the justice they receive is. view
• 22 May 2012 in National Assembly: With those few remarks, I beg to second. view
• 16 May 2012 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to thank you. It is true that we wish to defer further deliberations on this matter until wider consultations have been held within the next day or so, regarding issues raised by, among other people, the hon. Prime Minister, which I have held in formal discussions with him at some length. There are also issues raised by distinguished and honourable Members of this House who are fairly knowledgeable on matters of finance in the Constitution. There are issues that have been mentioned by the Commission you have alluded to. view
• 16 May 2012 in National Assembly: I want to assure you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, that it is our commitment to proceed completely in accordance with the Constitution and the law. We will be holding consultations with all these people. If there is any question; even a borderline question as to the propriety, the legality or the constitutionality of any issue, we will find a way of ensuring that, that issue is placed aside for the time being as the Bill contains very critical issues of the implementation of the Constitution that must proceed. view
• 16 May 2012 in National Assembly: So, I thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, and if it pleases you, we will request that this matter be deferred and be placed on the Order Paper on Tuesday, so that there will be sufficient consultations over the weekend. view
• 16 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank the hon. Member. Once we unlock debate on this Bill, it will be possible to look at any other matters arising, including matters that may be in the Finance Bill. view
• 16 May 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 10 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am happy to say that all Statements from me have been delivered, except one which relates to a request by hon. Imanyara. I indicated the day before yesterday that I was ready with it, and I am still ready with it. But I think the hon. Member is not here. view
• 10 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion:- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 107, the House orders that the Publication Period--- view