Robert Gichimu Githinji

All parliamentary appearances

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• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: May I also allay the fears from Hon. Oundo, Member for Funyula, and Hon. Maanzo? Members of the Committee picked a few things they have commented on. The Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs was only a lead Committee of this Parliament. This law will eventually be made by the entire House. The Members of this House still have an opportunity to bring in any amendments that they feel will add value to the law. This is the opportunity to do that. We are only debating during the Second Reading stage. At the appropriate time – during the Committee ... view
• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: I support this Bill because it gives clarity in some very pertinent areas. The word “nomination” has been used interchangeably before in party nominations and registration of candidates for elections by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). This The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: Bill makes reference to that aspect. Nomination will only apply. Initially, it was a bit confusing. Nominations applied to party nominations and registration of candidates for elections by the IEBC. With that clarity, it will not be confusing anymore. view
• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: The issue of transmission of results has been clearly put into law. Initially, it was a bit ambiguous. It was left to the administrative action of the IEBC. The law will be very clear that any dispute that arises, especially on presidential elections, can be easily tackled after following the process of transmission of the results that is clearly provided for in this Bill. view
• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: Another issue that we, as the Committee supported is to remove the limitation of transfer of votes. Every Kenyan has a right to vote for anybody and anywhere in this country. There should be no limitation whatsoever. In the wisdom of the Committee, we feel that the proposal to restrict a voter to transfer a vote by placing very stringent requirements is unconstitutional. It limits the freedom and right to choose or elect a leader of one’s choice. view
• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: The clarification of the documents that are supposed to be used for elections is very clear. Someone might think that a passport that he possesses, even if it is expired, can be used to vote. There is confusion. Sometimes people use expired passports to vote. The Bill brings out that clarity. It must be a valid passport. Once you are issued with an identity card, it is permanently valid, unless you lose it and it is replaced. However, the passport expires within a certain period of time. With that clarity, someone who goes to vote with an expired passport will ... view
• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: I do not want to belabour this law, which streamlines a few things. Any law is a living document which can be amended any time. I believe this is the right time to amend the law but it will only be applicable in areas that fit in the current electoral cycle. For example, the issue of transmission of results is not limited by time. It will be done only after people have voted. The issue of streamlining nominations and other areas will find their way in the current electoral cycle and will be useful to avoid any dispute that may ... view
• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I support the amendment by the Committee. It enhances the issue of regulatory framework for registration licencing and issuance of permits which had not been captured in the objects under the Bill.So I support. view
• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 6 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (d)— “(da) determine the provisions to be made for capital and recurrent expenditure and for the reserves of the Board; (db) enter into association with other bodies or organisations within or outside Kenya as the Board may consider desirable or appropriate in furtherance of the purpose for which the Board is established;” The reason is that the proposed amendment seeks to provide additional powers to the Coffee Board of Kenya. The powers will further enhance ... view
• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view