Mutula Kilonzo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 8 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, the other thing that should never be allowed to happen is the attack on media freedom. The attack on the Standard Newspapers was unacceptable and will remain unacceptable. Personally, as the Minister for Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs, I am looking forward to a day on which the people who invaded the Standard newspapers will be taken to court and prosecuted. That is why I keep on saying that we need the prosecutor under Article 157 of the Constitution. view
• 8 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: The hon. Member knows that I am not Kenya’s prosecutor. But if I were the prosecutor, I would prosecute a lot of people very hard and lock them away. But the attack on the Standard is unacceptable. The fact that people summoned to these Committees refused to honor summons of Parliament is completely unacceptable. view
• 2 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, in fact, I was hoping that you will give me a chance to support this Motion. This is a step again in the right direction so that we can start sending signals to the rest of the world that this country is serious about transparent activities, starting from appointments all the way to the handling of corruption cases. I would like to join my colleagues who have so openly supported the work that the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) under Dr. Lumumba is beginning to emerge for the country. I want to assure the country that ... view
• 2 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: and other world newspapers like The Wall Street Journal, to be accolades of parliamentary Committees; to recognize the procedures that elevate parliaments all over the world, to the level of recognition that the country is running in a good order. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the media itself is beginning to create an impression that Parliament is usurping functions from the Executive. We have created a Constitution with separation of powers. Let the Executive also demand its stake as required by the Constitution. I would like the country to recognize that the Executive that we have--- I am happy to ... view
• 27 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 27 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like, with your permission, to plead with the House to note that the reasons advanced by these two Kenyans are that they ceded ground for investigations. Our country has changed, and the sooner we realise it, the better. The Article on leadership and integrity in the new Constitution is complemented by the Article creating an independent anti-corruption commission. To debate this matter when an independent constitutional institution is going to be charged with the responsibility of investigations on matters that the Committee has already aired, may very easily compromise that investigation, and adversely affect the ... view
• 27 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will be very brief. This is the first post-promulgation report of a parliamentary Committee touching on these matters. This is very important document. I agree with hon. Members who are pointing out that this document is beyond the two individuals who have graciously stepped aside today. This report touches on issues of procurement, disposal of public assets and public trust. view
• 27 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as Parliament is debating this very important report, it is very embarrassing to see a report from an organization such as the Transparency International ranking Kenya together with Afghanistan, Somalia and other countries where perception on corruption continues to sink our image and yet, this is appearing exactly 60 days after our country promulgated the current Constitution. view
• 27 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to put on record the words in Article 73 of our Constitution. It says: “Authority assigned to a State officer— (a) is a public trust to be exercised in a manner that— (iv) promotes public confidence in the integrity of the office; and, (b) vests in the State officer the responsibility to serve the people rather than the power to rule them”. view
• 27 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, these are fundamental provisions. Those in this House or outside in the country who think that this country will continue with the practices of the past are mistaken. Therefore, in joining hon. Karua in seeking higher parity of standards--- When time comes, we will be recommending investigation such as this has occurred, be done on oath. Evidence or other materials presented to Committees be done on oath. I am speaking as the line Minister for integrity. We will recommend that the persons appearing before the Committee be subjected to the law of perjury if they give false ... view