Mutula Kilonzo

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 771 to 780 of 1275.

• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, allow me at this point, with your kind permission, to table before this House the Final Report of the Task Force on Judicial Reforms, chaired by the hon. Mr. Justice William Ouko and presented to the Government in July, 2010. This Task Force was appointed jointly by the Chief Justice, Attorney- General and I. view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, this House will see that at page 81 of the Report, the vetting of judges and magistrates is canvassed. Again, at page 224 of the Report, the guiding principles for vetting have been canvassed. The legislative content of the Bill – and I speak with confidence – derives from these consultations in addition to the consultations with the Committee on Implementation of the Constitution (CIC). view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, you will note that in Clause 9(14), we have inserted the following words: “Nothing under this section shall be construed as precluding the President in consultation with the Prime Minister, from nominating and forwarding names other than those submitted by the Public Service Commission to the National Assembly for consideration and approval.” Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have inserted that sub-clause very guided and advisedly because we recognize that the two principals are critical organs of this country. The mere fact that this power is given does not mean that it will be utilized. ... view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am very grateful that my good friend, the hon. Member, has raised that issue. In fact, I have with me a letter written by the Chairman of the CIC, on 3rd February, after the publication of the Bill. The CIC is sticking to their position that, that sub-clause should be deleted. But as I said, from a policy perspective, it is my Ministry that makes this policy and I am quite confident that the House will be able to make a determination as to whether or not the sub-clause should remain. I am making ... view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, perish the thought of Mr. M. Kilonzo seeking to armtwist the Commission on the Implementation of the Constitution because I am very clear in my mind the sort of legal policy that this country deserves. Therefore, I see no harm whatsoever as a Minister bringing that legal policy to the Floor of the House for the House to determine, whether they will give it its blessings or they will not. There is no property in this sub-clause. I just want to assure the House and the hon. Members that inserting this sub-clause in consultation with ... view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me, therefore, so that I can conclude my contribution to table the letter that the Commission has written in full disclosure because I think it is the least that I can do. It is dated 3rd of February. It will enable you to make a decision as to how a finding should be made. view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, therefore, I present this Bill to the honourable House saying. Since it was first published in August last year, it has received enormous public attention. I am satisfied that the role now rests with Parliament to determine whether to give this country afresh start on the Judiciary. If you look at the end of the Bill, we have given the objects. We have satisfied all requirements. I beg to move. Hon. James Orengo has kindly agreed to second it. view
• 2 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to second the Motion. view
• 2 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: I would like to thank the Leader of Government Business and the House Business Committee for agreeing to put this Motion on the Order Paper. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, when I look at you, I see a man who has fought for reforms in this country at enormous risk to you as a person as well as to institutions you have run. These two Bills are indeed the first substantive Bills to be published in this country following the promulgation of the Constitution. I am saying so because the only other Bill that this House has enacted into law ... view
• 19 Jan 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to thank you and the House very much. I want to inform the House that I have now received a 12-page dossier on the two Bills that the House very kindly allowed me to withdraw yesterday. I also want to inform the House, and the country, that in view of this material from the Commission on Implementation of the Constitution (CIC), I will be re-publishing the Bills, latest tomorrow. If I can, I will do it today. I am working on it. That is why I could not get to the House earlier. If I ... view