Robinson Njeru Githae

All parliamentary appearances

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• 24 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, as I said, really, we wanted to have a bipartisan approach to this Bill and for the sake of moving forward, I beg to move:- THAT, Section 5(g)(1), be amended by deleting the word “vetting” and substituting it with “confidential security report”. view
• 24 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, again, I wish to repeat. The whole of it now should read: “Undertake to provide confidential security report.” view
• 24 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, again, I wish to repeat. The whole of it now should read: “Undertake to provide confidential security report.” view
• 24 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I have looked at the amendments proposed by the Chairman of the Departmental Committee and I would like to say one or two things. By making this position vetted by Parliament, are we not politicizing it? There is need to depoliticize the position, so that there is confidence between the Director-General and the appointing authority. Normally, the positions that are vetted have security of tenure. view
• 24 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I have looked at the amendments proposed by the Chairman of the Departmental Committee and I would like to say one or two things. By making this position vetted by Parliament, are we not politicizing it? There is need to depoliticize the position, so that there is confidence between the Director-General and the appointing authority. Normally, the positions that are vetted have security of tenure. view
• 24 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I have a solution to this very serious clause. Are you with me? The solution is this: I am proposing a further amendment that Clause 60 be amended by deleting the words “not being a member of the Service” and these are the words I would like you to consider to substitute with “with intent to aid a foreign power or commit any act prejudicial to national security”, so that restricts it. So, the issue of pambana and things like that are taken care of. That is the solution because somebody who is trying to aid ... view
• 24 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I have a solution to this very serious clause. Are you with me? The solution is this: I am proposing a further amendment that Clause 60 be amended by deleting the words “not being a member of the Service” and these are the words I would like you to consider to substitute with “with intent to aid a foreign power or commit any act prejudicial to national security”, so that restricts it. So, the issue of pambana and things like that are taken care of. That is the solution because somebody who is trying to aid ... view
• 24 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, this is an amendment to an amendment. This sorts out the issue. We have discussed this and so let me read how it will be, so that people are aware. It will read: “Any person with intent to aid a foreign power or commit any act prejudicial to national security obtains, attempts to obtain or is found in possession of any classified information, documents, records without the approval of the Director-General (DG) or without lawful authority or excuse, commits an offence---” That is the person we are trying to get. view
• 24 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, this is an amendment to an amendment. This sorts out the issue. We have discussed this and so let me read how it will be, so that people are aware. It will read: “Any person with intent to aid a foreign power or commit any act prejudicial to national security obtains, attempts to obtain or is found in possession of any classified information, documents, records without the approval of the Director-General (DG) or without lawful authority or excuse, commits an offence---” That is the person we are trying to get. view
• 24 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, I am really wondering whether this is necessary because the DG is already reporting to Parliament view