Mutula Kilonzo

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 181 to 190 of 1275.

• 10 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that is a legitimate request and it is important that the House knows that over the last five weeks, I have been working on policies for reform in this particular sector. Very soon I will be presenting a Sessional Paper on the Floor of this House and it will include this aspect of the treatment of teachers so that Kenyan teachers know that they are citizens and get the respect that they deserve. I would prefer if you could allow me a little more time on that particular aspect to finish polishing up the policies that I ... view
• 10 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, again, that is a very good question. It is very relevant and luckily for me, only one space removed from me is the Attorney-General. The Cabinet has already approved the TSC Bill. It is now awaiting final polishing by the Attorney-General and publication. He has assured me that he will publish that Bill in the course of this week and in it, you will find that we are already opening up this debate for the country so that it be understood why it takes so long for pensions to be issued. You are aware that this is ... view
• 2 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am supposed to ask Question No. 1198. However, the hon. Minister, Dr. Wekesa has called to say he is away in Trans Nzoia receiving the body of a late councillor there. He has requested that we defer this Question to Tuesday, when he will be able to answer it. view
• 25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady. Of course, since my name has been mentioned, I stand to oppose the amendment. I think this country must come to terms with the fact that we have a new order in which spousal rights have to be respected. The amendment is taking us back, and I am a bit surprised that it is coming from a pastor. The fact of the matter is that this amendment does not clarify anything because the clarity is already there in the Constitution. The country will be bringing forth laws on matrimonial property and domestic violence. If ... view
• 25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: I oppose the amendment. I think Ms. Karua will confirm that I have spoken correctly. view
• 15 Mar 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, allow me to make some comments on a matter that is very important. Mr. Imanyara has cited Article 174 of the Constitution. He is a man I hold with a lot of respect. However, I think on a matter of this importance, it is totally unfair; (a) to ignore and read the Constitution, this very important document in a selective manner. Mr. Chairman, Sir, in fact, I am so glad that you asked the Attorney-General to address Article 174. If you look at Article 174, the heading is clear, part one says, view
• 15 Mar 2012 in National Assembly: It is! Let me read for you--- view
• 15 Mar 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I was referring to page 193 of the Constitution which you have and I thank you for protecting me. This is very clear. Mr. Imanyara did not refer to this and I think in your ruling--- You will notice that it begins with the words, “extension of application of the provisions of the former Constitution” Then it says:- “Sections 30 to 40, Sections 43 to 46 and Sections 48 to 58 of the former Constitution, the provisions of the former Constitution concerning the Executive and the National Accord and Reconciliation Act No.4 of 2008 shall continue to ... view
• 15 Mar 2012 in National Assembly: Therefore, Mr. Chairman, Sir, I submit without hesitation that if Section 46 is in force and, if it authorizes the President of the Republic of Kenya to express an opinion on legislation, to make a recommendation on account of legislation, the least that this House can do is to honour the right of the President to debate that opinion and recommendation, but not to say he cannot send his opinion and recommendation to this House. You cannot seek to block his rights to express that opinion. view
• 15 Mar 2012 in National Assembly: I have not finished; I am on a point of order! Allow me to say that if you look at the Articles on decentralization as mentioned, the word “decentralization” has no application in Kenya’s Constitution. What it talked about is devolution and that devolution is driven by the Articles that I have read in the Constitution. The other one is that this is not a Motion as understood by Standing Order No.47. Why do I say so? Again, I refer you with, Sir, with utmost respect, to the section of the old Constitution that I have read. It reads: “The ... view