Priscilla Nyokabi Kanyua

All parliamentary appearances

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• 27 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: On the issue of Judicial Service Commission (JSC) members appearing before a court, she was of the view that judges can be firm but in the fullness of time, that issue should be considered for legislation. view
• 27 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: On semi-autonomous complaints mechanisms, she felt that that is a matter for the House to deal with. An interesting issue arose as to the tenure of the DCJ. The nominee having been born in 1958, has 12 years to serve in the Judiciary. She was of the view that there is no tenure for the DCJ. On this matter, the Committee had an unpleasant experience with the former DCJ. When Justice Rawal appeared before the Committee, she confirmed that she would retire at 70 years, but when she attained the age of 70 years, instead of going home, she went ... view
• 27 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Having looked at all the issues that were raised, our findings were as follows: The Hon. Lady Justice Philomena Mwilu has the requisite qualifications, vast experience in the Judiciary and qualifies for the appointment of the position of DCJ of the Republic of Kenya. Hon Justice Philomena Mwilu has a good record which was availed to the Committee. She has never been implicated in issues of lack of integrity and we found that very commendable. On the case that she gave the Committee where she was restituted money from clerks who were conducting corrupt practices in her court, we found ... view
• 27 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Kenyans is going to be number one for her. As she comes into this position, she has no doubt in her mind that the Judiciary exists for no other reason, but to serve Kenyans. I beg to move. I call on the Leader of the Majority Party of the National Assembly, Hon. Aden Duale, to second the Motion. view
• 27 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. My reply is very short. Allow me, even though the mood of the House is one that I note, to give the Chairman, Hon. Chepkong’a, Hon. Munuve, Hon. Manje and Hon. Fatuma, one minute each. We are going to be really quick. Kindly, let us start with Hon. Chepkong’a. view
• 27 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: In view of the correction, I wish to thank all the Members who have supported the Report. We look upon the House for the approval. As the nominee joins the Supreme Court, we are looking forward to a peaceful election. We are also looking forward to the Supreme Court shaping the agenda of this country in terms of the many issues that are still pending in law. view
• 27 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I beg to reply. view
• 25 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Let me start on a very positive note by greeting the students from Tetu Constituency, Nyeri County who are here today. Hon. Speaker, on the matter of two-thirds, we have never had a sadder day. Today we gather here to discuss a Bill seeking to postpone the promise of progressive realisation of the two-thirds gender rule that was made to the women of Kenya. We are seeking to remove it completely from the Constitution. It is, indeed, very sad. Let me start by declaring that we have a very good Justice and Legal Affairs Committee. As ... view
• 25 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: are in a House with 349 Members. We already have 195 votes. The answer is not to go back to where we came from but the answer is to speak to the other people who did not support the Bill that we had. Therefore, today, we completely oppose this Bill on progressive realisation of the two- thirds gender rule. We oppose it vehemently. We oppose it completely with everything that we have. We oppose. We will oppose, oppose and oppose! We will oppose it completely! view
• 25 Oct 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. We just want to register how strongly we will oppose this Bill. The men in this House must prepare for a battle royal. This Bill will not pass in our presence. If you are going to go to another parliament to pass it, be that as it may--- If there is another national assembly, be that as it may--- In this National Assembly where we are Members, where we have votes and where we have 195 friends who helped us in the first round, this Bill will not pass. It will not pass! We will do ... view