Prof. Githu Muigai

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 461 to 470 of 630.

• 13 Mar 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I second that. view
• 1 Mar 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of information, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 1 Mar 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to inform the Assistant Minister that as a Member of the Judicial Service Commission, we have had very extensive discussions with the Chief Justice about the appointment of Commissioners of Assize. A list has been prepared by the LSK and has been sent to the Office of the Chief Justice. I believe that in the very near future, there will be appointments in the manner requested by Mr. Mungatana. view
• 29 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for giving me an opportunity to comment on this very important issue. I want to remind my colleagues, through you, that Parliament, as defined in our Constitution constitutes the President of the Republic of Kenya and the National Assembly. And that we make laws in this House subject also to the constitutional intervention of his Excellency the President, which intervention is recognized by the Constitution of the Republic of Kenya. Whether the comments or the proposals by the President would be considered favorably by the House or not, it is a matter that lies ... view
• 29 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: However, it is my very humble submission that the right of the President to make those proposals and the right of the President to seek to persuade Parliament to relook at the law that Parliament has made cannot be contested. view
• 29 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the issues raised by hon. Members are important to the extent that they have drawn our attention to the procedural issue of whether or not we can consider a Motion to reopen a law that we have passed after the mandatory constitutional period has lapsed. view
• 29 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: In my view, Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a question among other questions that you have the authority to rule upon, upon hearing representations in this respect. This morning, there were consultations between me, by communication, and the honorable Minister responsible for this Bill. I have also, by letter, communicated with the Leader of Government Business and the Deputy Leader of Government Business and I hope I have communicated to the Government Whips. In this communication, I have myself suggested, subject to your guidance as the final authority on the interpretation of our Standing Orders, that it may be prudent ... view
• 29 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: That is appreciated, Mr. Speaker, Sir, and I thank you. view
• 29 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: I want to make one last comment, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Hon. Members have made reference to Article 261. If you look at the tenure and the spirit of Article 261, you will find that, indeed, it is a misnomer to talk about time outside time because Article 261 recognizes that even if Parliament were to fail to enact any legislation for no reason whatsoever, the court can still direct Parliament – meaning long after time had gone – and I draw hon. Members’ attention to Article 261(6). I will start with Article 261(5) which says:- view
• 29 Feb 2012 in National Assembly: “If Parliament fails to enact any particular legislation within the specified time, any person may petition the High Court on the matter.” view