Mutula Kilonzo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 9 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is so. view
• 9 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, one of the most fundamental items that must be noted in this country is the requirements in Article 10 of the Constitution: National Values. As we are well aware, in Article 20 of the Constitution, we say that in interpreting the Bill of Rights, a court, tribunal or other authority shall promote: (a) The values that underlie an open and democratic society based on human dignity, equality, equity and freedom. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to salute His Excellency the President because for the second time he has shown that he is well aware of ... view
• 2 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion. THAT, whereas His Excellency the President, through Gazette Notice No.8337 of 22nd July, 2009, appointed the Commissioners of the Truth, Justice and Reconcilliation Commission to serve for a two-year period; noting that the two-year period lapses on 3rd November, 2011 and appreciating that the Commission has made progress in execution of its mandate and in its Progress Report to the National Assembly requested for extension of its life as it is unable to complete its work by 3rd November, 2011; this House resolves to extend the duration for ... view
• 2 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to move that the Political Parties Bill, Bill No.22 of 2011, be now read a Second Time. view
• 2 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the main purpose of this Bill is to provide for a legislative framework for the management and regulation of political parties. Enactment of this law will mark yet another milestone in the journey towards realization of a multi party democratic state. The law further makes provision for the realization of the political rights guaranteed by Article 38 of our Constitution. view
• 2 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I know that hon. Members have been reading this Constitution. They promoted it during the referendum. They are well aware of the provisions of Article 4(2). This Article is so fundamental for our country. It emerges within the first three, four pages. In fact, it is in page 2, immediately the Constitution begins. It says:- view
• 2 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: “The Republic of Kenya shall be a multi-party democratic State founded on the national values and principles of governance referred to in Article 10”. view
• 2 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, upon that realization, therefore, I will not bother the House with the actual wording of Article 38 that guarantees the political rights of our citizens. view
• 2 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, for a long time, political party democracy had been relegated to the periphery with parties being regarded as private associations with little or no formal regulation. This scenario will now be a thing of the past. With regard to this historical moment for the constitutional implementation, I request this House to bear in mind Article 4(2), Article 91, Article 92 and, for that matter, to look at the provisions of Article 93. These Articles have introduced a paradigm shift in the manner of conducting political party affairs. Correctly so, political parties must from now henceforth be seen ... view
• 2 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I accept the information. view