Mutula Kilonzo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 31 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to begin by saying that without fear, there are no anomalies in the Constitution. None at all! In fact, all that you may wish to say at this point in time before this beautiful country is that you want to propose some adjustments. But you cannot call them anomalies. A Constitution is a live document. It is living. Above all, I would like to say that in interpreting it, and I am now addressing this to my learned friend hon. Karua; in interpreting, she must treat it as a living document, not as a document ... view
• 31 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to mention something hon. Karua has not drawn to your attention, so that in giving your direction, you consider. I suggest that you look at Section 3. She has referred you to Section 2 only, which refers to the Articles of the Constitution that are suspended. But looking carefully at Section 3, there are some Sections of the old Constitution which are still in force. Therefore, we need sobriety as we approach this matter. I agree with those who are saying that the issue in front of you must be looked at as a challenge ... view
• 31 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not need to remind you because you are an experienced jurist in your own right that those are the Sections of the old Constitution that gave Parliament the power to make laws and how to make them. Again, you will find that Sections 43 to 46 are extended. In fact, it was only last week, although the politics of the thing has grounded us again, that you gave advise to the country, particularly, His Excellency the President and the Right Hon. Prime Minister that Section 56 of the Constitution is still in force. So, therefore, ... view
• 31 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, again, because I trust your judgment, and I know you will make a valid finding, to address this very fundamental issue, allow me to refer you to Article 259, which all of us continue to ignore in our work. Allow me to say in my experience now as the Minister for Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs; I notice that my country is still in what is called denial in psychology. There are many people who still think that the old order continues. That is called denial. But fortunately, the psychologists and psychiatrists have told me that ... view
• 31 May 2011 in National Assembly: That brings us to what hon. Nyamweya has said, because you also ignore it at the peril of the country’s arrangement. We have a very fundamental institution called the “East African Community”. In fact, one of the reasons as to why the Minister has offered to read the Budget on 8th is because Tuesday, 9th June, 2011 is a public holiday in Uganda. Whatever Kenya provides in its Budget, relative to the East African Community, must come timeously on the same day that the application for Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi come into force. You ignore that again, as a ... view
• 31 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that is why I am saying, in my respectful view, that in reading Article 221, you must read it together with Article 259, and find the purposeful purpose of the Constitution and the financial arrangements. Speaking from where I am standing, I believe – I stand to be corrected if I am wrong – the Government position is that this honourable House must allow the reading of the Budget and allow an element of facilitation, so that you do not punish the country merely because Article 221 has not been complied with in full. Therefore, I would ... view
• 31 May 2011 in National Assembly: Above all, I believe that since the Executive has been extended, under Section 32, you can find a window--- view
• 31 May 2011 in National Assembly: No! Unless it is hon. James Orengo, I do not want information! view
• 31 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in fact, if you look at Article 221(6), which hon. Karua has not referred to, it says that even after Parliament finishes, the Secretary responsible for the Treasury, who for the time being, under the National Accord, is the Minister for Finance, is still also required to bring to this House an Appropriation Bill. Therefore, if you still expect him to bring an Appropriation Bill, you must allow him to indicate what that Appropriation Bill will cover. view
• 31 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to support the reading of the Budget. view