Justin Bedan Njoka Muturi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 22 May 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I thought that Mr. Sungu would speak before me because I just got the Bill. However, let me begin by saying that I support this Bill. I believe that it is yet another addition to our labour laws or the laws relating to the workplaces of Kenyans. Like I have done in the last three such Bills that have been debated in the last two weeks, I have been supportive of the Minister. However, again, we go to the form. We do not know whether by the enactment of this Bill, additional expenses which may ... view
• 22 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in the case of our public transport system, it has always baffled me that we keep blaming the police, and yet, we have not quite found out whether the people who are engaged in handling our public transport vehicles are actually fit health-wise to handle those vehicles and whether the conditions of their health at all times, could not be a contributor to the numerous accidents that occur on our roads. It is important that, as we debate this Bill, we actually extend the definition of the responsibilities. This is captured in Part II of this ... view
• 22 May 2007 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 22 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I had not contributed to this Bill. However, I can see the anxiety that is there to go pass it. I want to add my voice to those who support the enactment of this new Bill to replace the Workmen's Compensation Act. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is important to add that we do not have to wait to be prompted by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in order to bring such a Bill. I believe the Ministry knows the pains that various employees suffer at their places of work. The process is so tedious that, ... view
• 17 May 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to say a few words about this very crucial Bill. As I can see, my good friend, the Minister, appears apprehensive. I want to tell him that today I will take a very short time. I will be brief. I know I am entitled to speak until--- view
• 17 May 2007 in National Assembly: Yes, the hon. Beth Mugo says "cows come home". I do not intend to even see goats. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I begin by stating that I support this Bill. Indeed, if you recall last week, I did indicate that actually this is the Bill that, perhaps, ought to have come before the others, because a lot of reference to it was made in the other two, the Employment Bill and the Labour Relations Bill, which we debated last week. But be that as it may, because we believe that there are good intentions in bringing these Bills, we ... view
• 17 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Minister, you will explain--- view
• 17 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is good to hear that. I appreciate the information by the Minister. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, on Clause 20(1) on page 349, I think the draftsperson did not understand what he or she was providing for. It says:- "There is established the Rules Board for the National Labour Court and the subordinate National Labour Courts." I think these are not subordinate National Labour Courts. They are just sub-ordinate Labour Courts. 1456 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES May 17, 2007 So, we should delete the word "national". Clause 28(1) on page 356 says:- "Any party to any ... view
• 17 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, at page 358, subsection (2) of Clause 30 says: "Without prejudice to sub-section 1(b) a subordinate National has jurisdiction to determine suits disputes---" I believe what it should read is: "A subordinate Labour Court has jurisdiction---" So, you should remove the word "national". Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am taking this time because this Bill is straight forward and when we come to the Committee Stage, we should not waste a lot of time. Even if it is next week, we should be able to pass it. Paragraph (e) of the same clause talks ... view
• 16 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is gratifying to hear from the Assistant Minister that OPEC has released the funds. Could she tell us what reasons caused the delay? That has affected very many institutions which had applied for funding elsewhere. We have been told that there could have been problems with governance. Is that the case? If so, how will we ensure that the 1390 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES May 16, 2007 implementation is not hampered by similar concerns by OPEC? view