Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton

All parliamentary appearances

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• 4 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: That the freedom that we are now enjoying did not come easily. We earned it with serious sacrifices. We must not forget our struggle to gain Independence resulting in many deaths. For us to concede our Independence, our authenticity to appoint a Special Tribunal is unacceptable. view
• 4 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Kenya should manage its own affairs and take charge of its sovereignty. We cannot surrender or cede it to any other nation or agency. We must protect that treasured right. Once again, we can rejuvenate the positive spirit of responsibility and get our act together. We must inspire confidence, however low our country is, in our people by using legislation to end impunity. view
• 4 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we must, therefore, listen to the voice of our people and seal the loopholes that would constrain or impede the smooth application of that legislation. The fight for Independence came with responsibility that we have the capacity to clean our own house. As leaders, we cannot run away from that responsibility. We have to catch the bull by the horn. Let us, therefore, not erect roadblocks in the path of that legislation. view
• 4 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, to conclude, because I know many hon. Members want to speak, we must insulate the Special Tribunal from presumed challenges. That is number one. Number two, we should ensure that the Attorney-General, or any other office or person, cannot terminate any case before the tribunal because they have the power to do so. Thirdly, let those implicated step aside from their offices so that they do not interfere with the investigations. view
• 4 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Let Parliament amend the Witness Protection Act to ensure that there is sufficient guarantee for witnesses. Let it be clearly understood that there are acceptable limits of amnesty. There should be a procedure on how to grant an amnesty. There should not be clear potential clash between the tribunal and the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission. We should have a possible agreement for regulation of their relationship. If we open the door today, I can guarantee you that we will never be able to close it. We cannot close that door. The moment we let people go to the Hague, ... view
• 4 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: With those few remarks, I beg to support. view
• 22 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motions:- view
• 22 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: THAT, in view of the fact that the public transport sector contributes significantly to the National Exchequer, aware that cartels have started creeping back into the industry, further aware that traffic police have failed to tame the actors in that industry, noting that there is a rise in public service vehicle accidents leading to deaths of thousands of Kenyan citizens, considering that a court of law ruled against the so-called "Michuki Rules", this House grants leave to introduce a Bill for an Act of Parliament entitled the Public Transport Bill to provide for an independent regulatory body that will oversee ... view
• 22 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: asked the Minister of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030: view
• 22 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: (a) what the current rate of inflation in Kenya is; view