Mutula Kilonzo

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 781 to 790 of 1275.

• 22 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want, first of all, to salute this Committee for coming forth with this very good work. It is, in itself, a landmark because it is, in fact, a continuation of the process of Parliament approving the Executive and other appointments. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to remind the country about the story of Anita Hill in the USA, when she went and challenged a judge making serious allegations and, in the process, the judge was confirmed. That judge has now stood out as, perhaps, one of the single most very ... view
• 22 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to merely add to what my two learned friends have said. If you look at Article 259 on page 157, I want to be persuaded that this Constitution has borrowed from judicial decisions from America to India to Europe by saying that this Constitution shall be interpreted in a manner that promotes the purposes, values, and principles. I think that it is very important that this country understands something. In constitutional interpretation, there are two schools of thought. There is the activist approach which is now provided here to promote the purposes, values ... view
• 21 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, unfortunately, some things must be said loudly. If we pass this Motion the way it is, we will be violating the Constitution. Allow me to read Article 249 of the Constitution which says: view
• 16 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to support this very important Motion. Sometimes, it seems that we ignore the fact that this country has suffered from the instability that occurs in our neighbouring countries. We are already victims of serious challenges in our neighbouring State, Somalia, not just because of small arms that cross the border but also due to piracy in the Indian Ocean. view
• 16 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am told that, in fact, they are already there. I wish they could allow us to send hon. Izaak who is the Chair of the Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC) so that he can give them lesson on how to organize a referendum. I wish they could also “import” me as the Minister for Justice to show them how to facilitate peaceful referenda. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to support. view
• 16 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am offering information to the Prime Minister. I want to supply information to the--- view
• 16 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to request from the outset that this matter be handled very carefully. Allow me to ask Mr. Mungatana to give you the International Crimes Act, because you do not seem to have it, so that you can look at it as I make the point that I want to make. If you look at that Act and go all the way to the end, you will find that there is a very unusual situation on page 541. The Rome Statute is the first schedule of the International Crimes Act. Therefore, when in Kenya you ... view
• 16 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of information, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 16 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to thank the hon. Prime Minister for his statement. I would like him to clarify to the House and the country that the option that he has given of withdrawal from the Rome Statute would nevertheless, leave the country still exposed, particularly the citizens who have been named. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to inform the Right Hon. Prime Minister that Article 2 (5) reads as follows:- “The General rules of international law shall form part of the Law of Kenya”. view
• 16 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, of course, you can unsign. I welcome you to do so and I will show you how to do it correctly, so that you do not drag this country on the ground. This is an important country. It should not be dragged on the soil like a rug. We have quality people. We have quality lawyers and parliamentarians, who can amend this law. Therefore, following the signing on 11th August, 1999, His Excellency President Kibaki, in his forthrightness in reform, because President Moi’s regime did not ratify this Treaty, on 15th March, 2005, President Kibaki caused ... view