Mutula Kilonzo

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Entries 601 to 610 of 1275.

• 12 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the question of policy versus implementation is addressed by that Article. If you look at the functions of the Commission, they are very well laid out. We have tried in the Bill to actually itemise them, so that the Secretary will never for one moment think that he is the boss of the Commission. In fact, he is required to report and be answerable to the Commission. Therefore, we have drawn a very fine line, so that this country can turn a new page. I want to assure hon. Members that I will bring an ... view
• 12 May 2011 in National Assembly: On the selection panel, may I say in this House that the selection and nomination of these officers is actually a function of the Executive and the manner in which I have defined and described the selection panel was advised by that knowledge. Parliament cannot be exercising its function to pass this law and also vet the people we will appoint and, at the same time, dictate the manner of the selection panel. But, again, I stand to be corrected. I will not belabour the point nor will I produce “heavy weather” if there are proposals to fine-tune the definition ... view
• 12 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, the Salaries and Remuneration Commission Bill, Bill No.8 of 2011, be read a Second Time. First of all, again, this is a momentous occasion for the country. It is momentous in the sense that for decades, we have had problems with the issue of salaries and remunerations. When Kenyans were giving themselves a new Constitution last year, which was promulgated on 27th August, they gave themselves a present. The present was to ensure that the salaries and remunerations in the country have some modicum of commonsense and uniformity. Therefore, this ... view
• 12 May 2011 in National Assembly: The policy was approved by the Government in January, 2006, and thereafter introduced for debate in the House by the then Minister of State for Public Service, hon. Akaranga. The pay policy for the Public Service sought to ensure that the remuneration structure was rational, equitable and transparent. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I wish to table the pay policy for the Public Service of 2006. view
• 12 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, arising from the fore-going, it is clear that the enactment of this law is long overdue and above all, it is in the interest of the Kenyan public who gave themselves this provision. The enactment of this law will enable the operations of a Commission wholly dedicated to a sustainable and manageable public sector wage bill while at the same time improving the internal consistency, equity and transparency of the remuneration structure. You will find that in Clause 11(c) of the Bill. With the enactment of this law, remuneration of the benefits of all State ... view
• 12 May 2011 in National Assembly: The Salaries and Remuneration Commission will also make recommendations on the review of pensions payable to holders of public offices. You will find that in Clause 11(g) of the Bill. The Bill also introduces the principle of equal remuneration to persons for work of equal value. You will find that in Clause 12 of the Bill. This will avoid situations in which professionals in different institutions have to be paid different salaries. By way of illustration, there is no justification whatsoever as to why a lawyer from the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission should be paid differently from a lawyer in the ... view
• 12 May 2011 in National Assembly: Finally, the Bill seeks to tap into the already available skill basket of the Permanent Public Service Remuneration Review Board Staff by giving these officers a chance to serve in the Commission. We have said that it is 15 years in case of a Chairperson and 10 ten years in the case of other members. I hope that Members will enrich this Bill which will introduce a paradigm shift in the management of our remuneration structure in the Public Service. A sound remuneration structure will ensure a competitive remuneration to the managerial and technical cadres considered critical for implementing the ... view
• 11 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee doth report to the House its consideration of The Vetting of Judges and Magistrates (Amendment) Bill and its approval thereof without amendment. view
• 11 May 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to move that the House doth agree with the Committee in the said Report. view
• 11 May 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to move that The Vetting of Judges and Magistrates (Amendment) Bill be now read the Third Time. view