Martha Karua

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• 3 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: way for a simultaneous action. But while awaiting that comprehensive review, it is necessary that we effect this amendment to pave way for simultaneous actions that will enable us to clear the backlog of post-election, or election violence-related cases that are related to the 2007 General Election. view
• 3 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, subsection (2) of the proposed Section 3A provides that for the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the statute shall not be deemed to be inconsistent with our Constitution. This is to enable the statute to operate without being seen to contradict other provisions of the Constitution. Because it is not necessary, it is not possible to amend all the sections. It is, therefore, necessary to have a clause that makes it quite clear that the operation of the statute shall not be deemed to be in contradiction of the Constitution. view
• 3 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Finally, it is time to take responsibility. We are the Assembly as national leaders of this country, and that is why this is a National Assembly. It is our duty to take responsibility to ensure that we put an end to impunity, to ensure that election violence ends once and for all, and that we hold each other to account whenever such things arise. view
• 3 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: It is time for us to take responsibility, knowing that we have been brought here by the over 30 million Kenyans to look after their welfare. There are people who lost loved ones, people who were maimed by whoever maimed them and people who lost all their property. We are opening a door, so those people can ventilate their grievances in a court of law, and where they can have their matters investigated. view
• 3 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: It is being said in whispers that So and So are responsible for post-election violence. We are paving way for such people, if unfairly accused, to clear their names. So, we are bringing in a mechanism to help Kenyans resolve whatever issues of a criminal nature arose in the election violence that was witnessed in connection with the 2007 General Election. view
• 3 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: I will not go into what the statute will provide, because it will be premature at this stage, but it would be irresponsible for us, as the people entrusted with guiding this country, to start saying that we are looking to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to do our duty, because we are either reluctant or we are not bold enough to stand up and be counted. I would urge hon. Members, even those who may feel that they do not support this Bill, to let their reasons go on record. view
• 3 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Let Kenyans know why you are opposed to this Bill. Let us not try to pre-empt the discussion of this Bill. In this debating Chamber, let Kenyans hear loud and clear that either we want to end impunity, or we want to maintain, or perpetuate impunity by giving frivolous reasons. I would urge hon. Members to support this Bill, which they have, themselves, helped craft and pave way for the very important discussion on the special statute relating to the tribunal. This is your Bill and I put it before the House. view
• 3 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, with those few remarks, I beg to move. view
• 3 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. It is not possible for anybody listening to the debate to understand that it is only a constitutional amendment before the House. The reason the rules of the House forbid anticipation of debate is that people are not able to follow when a matter has not been tabled. If you look at the Bill, it is merely asking for a setting up of a Special Tribunal. Any argument about the structure of that Special Tribunal can only be debated when the Bill has been tabled before the House. Is it ... view
• 29 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion:- view