28 Apr 2016 in National Assembly:
It seeks to remove ambiguity by defining the legal profession, privilege and foreign relations which encompass foreign activities. It also seeks to define what information relates to national security by including additional grounds which are covert operations. This is hidden information or under cover obtained or prepared by any Government institution that is an investigative body in the course of lawful investigations. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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28 Apr 2016 in National Assembly:
Finally, it also provides that the courts shall determine circumstances where exempt information may be disclosed in particular where public interest outweighs the harm to protected interests.
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28 Apr 2016 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 8 of the Bill be amended in Sub-clause (1) by inserting the words “in writing” immediately after the words “shall be made”. This is straightforward. It seeks to provide that the application for access to information shall be made in writing.
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28 Apr 2016 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chair, I had initially thought of opposing this amendment, but having listened to the Members, I have changed my mind and I support it. What Hon. Nyokabi is trying to propose is already contained in Clause 9. What has been provided is very clear. If you request for information, there are timelines. The officer who has that information must give it to you within stipulated timelines. The penalties are also provided.
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28 Apr 2016 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, she, indeed consulted. That is why I rose to support the amendment.
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28 Apr 2016 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I rise to support the amendment. We do not object to it.
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28 Apr 2016 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 16 of the Bill be amended in Sub-clause (4) by deleting the words “to a term not exceeding three years imprisonment” and substituting The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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28 Apr 2016 in National Assembly:
therefor the words “to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or to both”.
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28 Apr 2016 in National Assembly:
The proposed amendment seeks to introduce a fine as a penalty to allow for discretion of a judge whether he can impose a fine or prescribe a term for imprisonment.
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28 Apr 2016 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. Clause 129 talks about display of licences and permits. If you fail to display your permit and licence, the earlier provision was to be charged not less than Kshs5,000 per day. But the proposed amendment sets the maximum amount one can pay. The other challenge we are facing is how to know the number of days the permit had not been displayed.
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