Prof. Samuel Poghisio

All parliamentary appearances

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• 28 Apr 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020, be now read a Second Time. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I begin with citing the Article 257 of the Constitution 2010 which provides for the mechanism through which the Constitution of Kenya may be amended through a popular initiative signed by at least one million voters. The popular initiative may be in the form a general suggestion, or a formulated draft of which the promoters of that popular initiative may formulate into a draft Bill. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020, the ... view
• 28 Apr 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Mr, Speaker, Sir. I am just holding them. I have a problem with having nothing to hold. I am only making reference to them. If you notice I take my eyes off them more often than I put them on there. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is also important that when you are quoting the law to have a look at it and quote it from the written notes. It was just one way of my predecessor trying to say “hello” which I appreciate. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a case where the people have opted to exercise their ... view
• 28 Apr 2021 in Senate: and to ensure that every vote that is cast by a citizen counts. This provision is set out in clauses seven, eight, nine, 10 and 11 of this Bill. The intention to amend Chapter Eight of the Constitution, 2010 on the Legislature to remodel the Parliamentary System by including the Government in the National Assembly and to enhance the oversight powers of the Houses of Parliament, it is proposed that the Executive will be represented in the National Assembly by a Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers, Cabinet Ministers, Deputy Ministers and the Attorney- General. The office of the Leader of ... view
• 28 Apr 2021 in Senate: actualization of the rights guaranteed under Article 43 and strengthens devolution. This provision is set out in clauses 49 up to 61 of this Bill. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in order to amend Chapter 13, the intention of the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020 on the Public Service is to remove the national security organs from the ambits of the Public Service Commission (PSC). This provision is set out in clauses 63 and 63 of this Bill. Further, in order to amend Chapter 14 of the Constitution on National Security to provide clarity on the unity of command in the ... view
• 28 Apr 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the other part of the Constitution, which has been touched, and will be amended by this Amendment Bill is the Third Schedule of the Constitution on National Oaths and Affirmations. Clause 72 of the Bill proposes to amend the Third Schedule to include the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister as State officers, who should take an oath or make a solemn affirmation as described in that particular Schedule. view
• 28 Apr 2021 in Senate: In addition to the above cited Clauses, also the First Schedule to the Bill lists the legislation proposed for Parliament to enact and the recommended time and specification, in order to ensure the full implementation of the proposed amendments of the Constitution. To this effect, Clause 73 of the Bill provides that the Kenya Law Reform Commission and the Attorney-General shall prepare the relevant Bills to introduce to Parliament. view
• 28 Apr 2021 in Senate: To amend the Second Schedule of the Bill, Clause 74 outlines the transition and consequential provisions on various aspects, including serving terms of office of various institutions restricted in the Bill. The Schedule further guides on the manner of delimitation in respect of additional 70 constituencies that have been proposed. That is to be found in Clause 74. view
• 28 Apr 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have an opportunity here, as Members of Parliament, to be in a rare space, to be debating a Bill that will amend the Constitution. It is very important, as you ruled this morning, that Members need to be given time to go and look at the details, not only of the Bill itself, but also on the Report of the Joint Committee, The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 28 Apr 2021 in Senate: particularly the Report that our Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLAC) has given to us. view
• 28 Apr 2021 in Senate: I want to assure Members that the opportunity to speak will be accorded because this is a rare opportunity. Everyone who wishes to speak on this matter should actually have a chance to record their participation. This is akin to those of us who participated in the 2010 Constitution, when we went to a constitutional conference. In this case, this is a direct application and Members are beginning to change the Constitution without having to go to that conference. Those of us who attended the constitutional conference felt like we participated and contributed, and this is another chance. Members who ... view