Mutula Kilonzo

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 921 to 930 of 1275.

• 1 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: But allow me, if it is necessary to remind you, Sir, that you have already ruled that there is a draft Constitution on the Floor of the House. If, indeed, this House respects the sovereignty that it has been given by this country, you cannot go back on that ruling. There is a draft Constitution on the Floor of the House. view
• 1 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, secondly you have also ruled that the sovereign right to replace the Constitution belongs to the people. You even went further and said that even if an Act view
• 1 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: of Parliament were to provide an additional qualification to Section 47(a), it would be superfluous. So, therefore, let me with respect, read you sub-section 3 that my learned friend hon. Orengo did not read to you. It says:- view
• 1 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: “Proposals for amendment to a draft Constitution under Sub-section 2 shall be considered and the draft Constitution published in such manner as maybe prescribed by or under an Act of Parliament” Therefore, unless this hon. House at this point is suggesting that it wants to amend an Act of Parliament at the conclusion of debate, I am afraid, as Ms. Karua said, we are engaging in an argument that has no basis. The word, “approval” has been advanced by Ms. Karua and I agree. I want to remind this hon. House and the country at large, because this document is ... view
• 1 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: I am on a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The other thing I wanted to say and if you could ask my--- view
• 1 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: I would like now to take you back to the Act because we are shying away from it. We passed the Act. Allow me to read this on record because this is an historical event. Section 6 says:- “In the exercise of the powers or the performance of the functions conferred by this Act, the organs specified in sub-section (4) – and “c” is the National Assembly - shall ensure that the national interest prevails over regional or secterial interests. (b)Be accountable to the people of Kenya. (c)Ensure that the review process accommodates the diversity of the people of Kenya ... view
• 1 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Yes, I would like to conclude Mr. Speaker, Sir. The point of order raised by my good friend, Mr. Isaac Ruto, has no basis and you should rule that we move forward. view
• 31 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, allow me to plead with the hon. Members to reason together. view
• 31 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Anybody looking at the amendment on the table must remember that a Constitution is a framework for continuous debate. At some point, even if an issue is lost, you may have to introduce it later. The disciplined forces of this country are subordinate to civilian administration. Unlike all of us, and every other issue that is going to come on the Floor, the disciplined forces of this Republic cannot participate in this debate. Again, the clause that is sought to be amended is on the Bill of Rights. To amend it later even after 100 years, you need a referendum. ... view
• 31 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to second. view