Wakoli Bifwoli

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Entries 1141 to 1150 of 1336.

• 11 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the drafting of Bills, and it is there in the circular to the Ministries, which are responsible for policy, we are very clear to the Ministries that before they finalise the policy and bring the Bill for finalisation, they should engage in wide consultations, particularly with those persons and institutions which will be affected by that legislation. So, by the time we received the Bill, and this is what the Minister may be saying, they had already consulted the stakeholders. They are recognised in the Bill. I was just informing the House that I will put ... view
• 11 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is what I have to say, and this is what I expect of the Ministry. Taking into account the contributions that have been made here, in fact, consultations have taken place. What I expect to hear from the Ministry is: "Mr. Attorney- General, finalise that Bill. We have already consulted. If anybody has any comment to make, they will make it after the Bill has been published". But that has to come from the Ministry, and it is what I expect them to do. July 11, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 2435 view
• 11 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) A Member of Parliament is appointed as a Minister or Assistant Minister by a letter of appointment signed by the President, and takes and subscribes to the oath of allegiance and such oath for the due execution of his office as is prescribed under the Promissory Oaths Act, Cap.100 of the Laws of Kenya, as required under Section 21 of the Constitution of Kenya, before she or he enters upon the duties of the office of Minister or Assistant Minister. (b) The appointments are conveyed through Presidential Circulars. view
• 11 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, just like you, I was at a loss to understand this Question, with the utmost due respect to the hon. Member. A letter of appointment is a legal instrument. A Presidential Circular is also a legal instrument. What is a legal instrument? A legal instrument is a piece of writing--- July 11, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 2437 view
• 11 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Yes, I am, hereby, quoting Chambers Dictionary, 20th Edition, page 680. " A legal instrument is a piece of writing which can be used as evidence in matters of court---" In such appointments, the following are legal instruments: A Presidential Circular contains the names of the persons appointed as Ministers, Assistant Minsters and their assigned duties. Even the Assistant Ministers are assigned dockets in the Presidential Circular, which is circulated to every institution. To the National Assembly, it is circulated through the Clerk of the National Assembly. Here is such a Presidential Circular. view
• 11 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the executive authority is vested in the Head of State, who is the President. The Cabinet, Ministers, and Assistant Ministers are there to aid and advise the President of the Government of Kenya. That is the constitutional provision. However, the fact of the matter is that in a Presidential Circular, and in the letter that goes to them, they are assigned specific duties to aid and advise the President of the Republic of Kenya. The Ministers are overall in charge of their Ministries, but Assistant Ministers are given specific dockets within the Ministry for which they are ... view
• 11 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that question is outside the scope of the Question before the House. I was in that meeting and I think the Assistant Minsters here know my position regarding that matter. However, that specific question is outside the scope of the Question before this House. view
• 11 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, when it comes to notices, there is normally a legal requirement. Some legislations provide for a legal requirement that the appointments be gazetted. I 2438 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES July 11, 2007 can quote many examples of such requirements that the appointments should be gazetted, for example. For example, under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, certain appointments must be gazetted. It is a requirement of the law. Under the National Assemblies and the Presidential Elections Act, certain appointments and positions are required by law to be gazetted. Also, under the Criminal Procedure Code, certain appointments--- For example, when ... view
• 27 Jun 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, given the fact that the Government had initiated the Youth Enterprise Development Fund and that, previously, KIE sheds were business centres in various communities before it collapsed as a result of lack of finances, could he initiate these sheds, so that the youth, who borrow money, can use them to run their businesses? June 27, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 2049 view
• 26 Jun 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware. (b) Yes, I am now aware. (c) The investigations are ongoing although they have encountered some delays and difficulties. view