Samuel Kiprono Chepkonga

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1671 to 1680 of 3315.

• 9 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I beg to move that the Committee doth report to the House its consideration of the Vetting of Judges and Magistrates (Amendment) Bill, 2015, and its approval thereof with amendments. view
• 9 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I beg to move that the House doth agree with the Committee in the said Report. I also request Hon. Pukose to second the Motion for agreement with the Report of the Committee. view
• 9 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to move that the Vetting of Judges and Magistrates (Amendment) Bill, 2015 be now read the Third Time. I also request Hon. Pukose, Member for Endebess, to second. view
• 8 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: I second. view
• 8 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. As you know, I have tremendous respect for the distinguished Member of Parliament for Matayos. He traverses Eldoret whenever he goes to his constituency and I normally have an opportunity of having lunch with him once in a while. Notwithstanding what he has just brought, I totally support his constitutional right to bring matters of such importance. However, I have certain concerns. One, I have concerns on matters of law. With regard to matters that have already been repealed, he is saying that the Cabinet Secretary - which is ground number two in his petition - ... view
• 8 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: Newspaper and I want to quote what was said. We Members have to be careful about what happened yesterday. This is what the members of the public are saying about Members of Parliament. I would like to quote. I am a lawyer. view
• 8 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: I withdraw, Hon. Speaker. Secondly, Hon. Odanga has made reference--- In fact, what Kenyans are saying is that we must be judicious in the manner in which we spend our time. Hon. Odanga has made reference to breach of fundamental freedoms as enshrined in the Constitution. In particular, he has made reference to Articles 52, 55, 56 and so forth. Those are matters that are addressed by the Constitution. It is not incumbent upon this House to determine matters that are in conflict between citizens. Article 23 of the Constitution The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for ... view
• 8 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: has vested that particular power in the High Court. This is what it says with regard to the Bill of Rights. Article 23(1) says:- “The High Court has jurisdiction, in accordance with Article 165, to hear and determine applications for redress of a denial, violation or infringement of, or threat to, a right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights.” What is being alleged here is that a fundamental freedom that is contained in the Constitution has been breached. The Constitution has already provided a way out in terms of where those issues can be resolved. It is not ... view
• 8 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I do not know why some Members are shouting from the other side. They will be given an opportunity to speak. Hon. Odanga cannot usurp the powers of the Education Committee and bring a report in the form of a complaint. He should have, in fact, disclosed that he is a member of that Committee, but he has not stated that here. I expected him to say:- 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
• 8 Jul 2015 in National Assembly: “As a member of the Education Committee, I summoned Hon. Kaimenyi and he failed to come.” I am referring to what he has just said. Article 125 of the Constitution--- view