John Mbadi Ng'ong'o

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 6911 to 6920 of 7480.

• 21 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, while I know that newspaper cuttings are not supposed to be used, this is an advertisement. The only way that I can prove this is to lay the cutting on the Table. I am not speculating. I have explained why I think that this advertisement was tailored to suit Mr. Waihenya. view
• 21 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is it in order for the Assistant Minister to show ignorance about what is happening in his Ministry? This is an advertisement for recruitment of an MD of a State corporation which is under his watch; it is something he should have known. So, he does not need to be given any time to go and verify the facts. view
• 21 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to also support the Motion before us. The Judiciary is a very important institution in this country and I think Kenyans have had a problem with this institution. At one point, Kenyans had lost faith in our judiciary. This is the first serious attempt that we are making as a nation, after passing the new Constitution, to reform this important arm of the government. The judiciary forgot that the sovereign power is with the people of Kenya. It is important that this power is reclaimed again and the ... view
• 21 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as we debate this Motion, we are trying to fulfill the requirement contained in the Sixth Schedule, paragraph 20 of our Constitution which requires that we appoint the Judicial Service Commission within 60 days after the effective date which date will be 26th October, 2010. I know there was a bit of confusion about this requirement where some of us thought that we are expected to have a Judicial Service Bill before that time but the requirement is just but the appointment of the Judicial Service Commission which is already spelt out in Article 171 of the ... view
• 21 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: I also want to mention that there was concern from a section of the society. They were asking whether it was appropriate and proper for Members of Parliament to approve these two names especially after they have been elected by their representative bodies. However, if you look at Article 252 (b), you will see that it gives Parliament the authority to approve the membership of this Commission. It gives Parliament the power to vet and approve all the members of the Commission who are listed in Article 248(2) of the Constitution. So, it is proper and appropriate for us to ... view
• 21 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I conclude by saying that I feel privileged to witness for the first time the power of the Kenya National Assembly in vetting appointments to public office. I am happy that even James Orengo who is a Waziri mentioned that there have been reluctant reformists. The Attorney-General was mentioned as one of the reluctant reformists although he disputed it. However, we are happy to welcome the reluctant reformists like the Attorney-General and the Minister for Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs. We welcome them home. Some of us became reformists when we were at the age of ... view
• 21 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to support this Motion. view
• 14 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Just to add to what my colleagues have talked about, normally, if the House Business Committee has decided to change the Order of the day, we get a Supplementary Order Paper. Unfortunately, both Order Papers have nothing to indicate that one is a Supplementary Order Paper. Therefore, this is a total confusion to all of us and we even do not know which Order Paper to use. view
• 14 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of information, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to inform hon. Ruto that Standing Order No.1 is only applicable where matters are not expressly stated or provided for. view
• 14 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: It is expressly stated. view