Wakoli Bifwoli

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• 6 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, the Clause relating to the National Assembly and Presidential Elections Act be amended by deleting the amendments proposed to the National Assembly and Presidential Elections Act (Cap.7) and substituting therefor the following new amendment- s.20(1) Insert the following new paragraph in the proviso in proper numerical sequence- The National Assembly and Presidential Elections Act (Cap.7). (iv) where after due diligence it is not possible to effect service under paragraphs (a) and September 6, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3751 (b), the presentation may be effected by its publication in the Gazette and ... view
• 6 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to oppose this amendment. view
• 6 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: It is proposed that if any member having been elected 3752 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES September 6, 2007 into the National Assembly through the support or as a supporter of a political party, accepts an appointment as a Minister in contravention of subsection (2) of this section, shall be deemed to have resigned from the party. I am opposing the "deeming" provision. That is, "shall be deemed to have resigned from the political party". This is because Section 40 of our Constitution does not provide for a deeming provision. "Deeming" is a very critical word. It may be recalled that, in this ... view
• 6 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: to Section 40 of the Act because Section 40 of the Constitution says that you either resign or not. There is no question of "deeming". Regarding the issue of writing to the Chief Justice, the fact of the matter is; this is an Executive function and the appointments are done by the President and under the Promissory Oath Act. The Ministers and Assistant Ministers are sworn-in before the President and the Chief Justice has nothing to do with the swearing-in of Ministers, the way he may do with the swearing-in of some commissioners or directors, appointed or elected under some ... view
• 6 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, the provisions relating to the Advocates Act be amended- (i) by deleting the proposed amendments to Section 10 and substituting therefor the following new amendments- s.10. Delete paragraph (d) and substitute therefor the following new paragraph - (d) such other person, being a public officer or an officer in a public corporation, as the Attorney-General may, by notice in the Gazette, specify. Provided that the officers referred to in this section shall not be entitled to charge fees for so acting. (ii) by inserting the following new amendment in proper ... view
• 6 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, could I give some guidance? My guidance is that, as far as Section 10 is concerned, it is really the section as agreed with the Committee. But then, there is another amendment to the Advocates Act, to Section 13 which, in effect, is increasing the pupillage from one year to eighteen months. We did not agree on that amendment. I think we need a decision on whether we can deal with one first and then deal with Section 13. There are two amendments under the Advocates Act proposed by me; one under Section 10 and ... view
• 6 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I just want to say that I accept this proposal. Are you happy? view
• 6 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: 3762 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES September 6, 2007 view
• 6 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, the Schedule to the Bill be amended- (d) in the provisions relating to the Law Society of Kenya Act- (i) by deleting the words "or have at any time previously been" appearing in paragraph (i) of the proviso to the proposed subsection 13(4); (ii) by deleting the proposed Section 19A. This amendment came from the Council of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). Basically, the effect of it is to ensure that persons who stand for chairmanship and vice-chairmanship of the Council of the LSK are from the current sitting ... view
• 6 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, the Mover has correctly stated what the law is, which is, that the Constitution that we have permits retroactive legislation except where that legislation will create new offences. The Limitation of Actions Act does not apply to criminal offences, Penal Code and so on. It just applies to civil matters which the Constitution permits this House to enact retroactively. So, we cannot be opposed on the grounds that it is unconstitutional. The amendment is very constitutional. Therefore, I oppose the amendment. view