Mutula Kilonzo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 17 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Kenya has again surprised itself and the world. The last four or five days have proven that Kenya will always rise to the occasion, and I would like to support this Motion. I will begin by thanking and congratulating you. You remember the debate that we had during your election but since that time, you have proven that you are not a senior politician and lawyer by accident. It will be recalled that recently, you even hosted us to a wonderful seminar where we learnt the role of this Parliament in peace-making. I think the ... view
• 16 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want us to recollect that what is happening in the country is not unusual. Allow me to remind the country that during the just ended elections when President-elect Obama was elected, California conducted a referendum on the issue of gay marriages, and the citizens of the United States of America (USA) in California voted against gay marriages. As I speak to you, the campaign to reverse that decision is on and the media has taken sides on the issue. I would like to remind this honourable House, and the country, that the Kriegler Commission Report, that ... view
• 16 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir. I will be very brief. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is my impression that and as the saying goes, "there is a silver lining in every cloud." Kenya has had a cloud for the last 15 to nearly 20 years discussing a new Constitution. Kenya had a cloud in December through March through the post-election violence. The silver lining now appears under Clause 5 of this Bill which says:- "Subject to this section, this Constitution may be replaced." That is perhaps the single most important aspect of the Bill that is on the Floor ... view
• 16 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I want to join the voices of those trial lawyers who have spoken before this Chamber. This is an extremely dangerous amendment. Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I want to persuade the hon. Member to consider withdrawing it and accept the recommendations of the Attorney-General. Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, the principles of fair trial have sufficient protection should an accused person delay the trial himself. In fact, in this country, most of the adjournments arise from problems emanating from the prosecutors themselves. Therefore, it is unfair to place an additional burden where the Judiciary ... view
• 27 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: public establishments shall seek to represent the diversity of the people of Kenya". On Clause 2--- view
• 4 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: experts to be in harmony with the local experts and both to come through Parliament. view
• 4 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: of the society and not just Parliamentarians. This is in line with the spirit of the Act that there should be participation. view
• 17 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, before I reply, I would like to apologise to my colleague, hon. C. Kilonzo because the answer was only supplied to him late this afternoon. It could not have been done earlier. I beg to reply. My Ministry has undertaken the following activities to decongest the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD):- (a) I have formed a taskforce composed of officers from the public and private sectors to develop a transport and traffic management plan. This team is expected to provide a report within 30 days. (b) My Ministry, in conjunction with the Nairobi City Council (NCC), has ... view
• 17 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as this honourable House is well aware, my Ministry is barely two months old. Therefore, at this stage we have not even had our budget passed. It is coming this afternoon at Committee Stage. However, for purposes of the tenders that were advertised, that information has not been supplied to me. I know the House would like an opportunity to receive information on the tenders that were advertised earlier and what is going on. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with regard to the other streets, for example, the missing links, it is fair that the House knows that the ... view
• 17 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank the hon. Member for that question. I am not satisfied that the solution created at Muthurwa is the answer for matatu terminus. The House should know that this is one of the aspects that we are reviewing at this time. It includes Globe Cinema matatu terminus and Hakati Road matatu terminus. We are reviewing all of them with a view to coming up with a comprehensive formula. Decongesting the city does not amount to punishing commuters or other users of the city. 1934 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES July 17, 2008 I beg the House to bear with ... view