Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o

All parliamentary appearances

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• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I really would like to support that proposal that the Section be deleted. One, because let us not legislate in fear. There seems to be a mentality that if we amend or delete a clause in this amendment exercise, we shall go to mediation and therefore, we will somehow put the other side in bad light. Let us not make legislation under fear. It is so important that electoral laws that we are making be ones that can stand the test of time and can lead us to a free and fair election. I plead with the ... view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I seek guidance because when I read this amendment, and I look at the Third Schedule which is on Oath of Secrecy, I do hope that it is. When I read that Oath of Secrecy, it says the Third Schedule to the Election Act, 2011 is amended by inserting the words ‘commissioner for oaths magistrates’ immediately before the words ‘member, secretary, returning officer’. May be I am blind but where do the words ‘member secretary returning officer’ appear in this Third Schedule? The words “member”, “secretary”, “returning officer” do not appear in The electronic version of the ... view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I just want to remind the House that if we pass this amendment as it is and we do not reject it as Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. has proposed, we shall be committing suicide. I want to illustrate. The amendment says that within fourteen days of the expiry of the period provided for in paragraph 7, the commission shall, upon receipt and consideration of the National Assembly and representation from the public, prepare the final report for publication in the Gazette. Mr. Chairman, Sir, the National Assembly does not even give us enough days for a Bill ... view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Chairman, Sir, this is a very important issue. In the United States of America (USA), for example, the black people or anybody who was imprisoned lost his right to vote when they came out of prison. Certain states have started amending it and getting rid of that law. It is very unconstitutional, undemocratic and tyrannical to deprive somebody their God given right to choose the people who make those laws that send him to prison just because he is in prison. He should at least be given an opportunity to have a say on those laws. I agree entirely ... view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I just want to read to the House the amendment that Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. is proposing in sub-section (4) by inserting the words “and the Senate” immediately after the word ‘National Assembly’. I want to read it so that Members can understand the gist of the amendment. The current clause reads that:- “The Commission shall publish in the gazette, not later than sixty days prior to the date of the general election the regulations approved by the National Assembly under sub-section (3).” It is approved by the National Assembly and not the Senate. These amendments that ... view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, first, I want to commend Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. for all these amendments that he has moved because he was very careful and meticulous to ensure that the law is properly written. I also commend him because in the areas where the National Assembly deliberately decided to leave out the words “and the Senate” and he has made sure they are inserted. Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, this New Clause 36 is very important that inserting the words “the Senate” immediately after the words “the National Assembly” follows logically from what Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. has been ... view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I was drawing your attention to Standing Order No.1 which gives you discretion as the Chairman to revisit amendment to Clause 28(a) so that we can propose a proper amendment and bring the word “and”. Therefore, I would like to propose this amendment to Clause 28(a). view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: Then after I finish with New Clause 36, I will appeal to you to use your powers under Standing Order No.1 to revisit it. view
• 5 Jan 2017 in Senate: You are not listening to my request. My proposal is, notwithstanding what Sen. Wako did, after we are done with New Clause 36, could you use Standing Order No.1--- view