Wakoli Bifwoli

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• 21 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to speak on this important Motion. We are talking about a new constitutional dispensation. We are talking about the beginning of constituting a new Judicial Service Commission, which answers to the letter and spirit of the new Constitution. The difference between the new Judicial Service Commission and the old one is that whereas the old one had five members, all appointees of the President, the current one will have more members, but they will not be appointees of the President. The democratic principle that constitutes this Commission is very critical. ... view
• 21 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, therefore, I stand to support this Motion because I know Justice Lenaola and Principal Magistrate Emily Ominde very well. I associate myself with the positive remarks that have been made about these two individuals. The only thing that I would like to add in respect of Justice Lenaola is that he has proved that one can be efficient in case management. When he was posted to Machakos, there were very many cases unheard for many years, but within a space of six to nine months, he had cleared the backlog. He was doing another excellent job in ... view
• 21 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as far as the hon. Member for Imenti Central is concerned, honestly, I cannot remember if he was detained after I became the Attorney-General. All I can remember is that when I became the Attorney- General he was facing a charge and I terminated it. But as to whether he was detained after I became Attorney-General, I cannot remember but I stand to be corrected. I think I am right. view
• 21 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, when we are talking about reforms, of course, many cases of violation of human rights have occurred and a number of things have happened. The history of this country since Independence is well laid out and everybody can see it. That is why the country has been clamouring for a new Constitution and all of us have been involved in our own ways. Some people in the Opposition and some in the Government have been involved. We have been involved in trying to see that we get a new Constitution. The record of the HANSARD is here. ... view
• 21 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I support this Motion and I hope that the other organizations which are supposed to nominate people to the Judicial Service Commission, that is, the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the LSK will now move with speed to ensure that they do elect their representatives to the Commission. If they move, at least, we can have five members of the Judicial Service Commission who can transact the business of the Commission. That is what is provided for under our Constitution. view
• 21 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, with those few remarks, I beg to support this Motion. view
• 21 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I was the Attorney-General. The ruling was made ex parte. My then Chief Litigation Officer was in court; Justice Mbaluto refused to hear him and made that ruling. Had my Chief Litigation Officer been heard, that ruling would not have been there because what happened was in the exercise of my powers under Chapter 1 to ensure that what has been published is the correct version that had been passed by this Parliament; it is the correct version that had been passed by the Cabinet. view
• 21 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the issue is not whether the policy was right or wrong. The record will bear me out; this Parliament had approved what he corrected, and the Cabinet had approved what I corrected. On the question of correcting what this House had passed, it was ex parte . My officer was kept out. Had he gone to the court, he would have shown what the Cabinet had approved, what was discussed in this House and what was enacted. I am quite sure that, most likely, it would have made a difference to the judgment. I, very painfully, chose ... view
• 19 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I want to support the draft as it is. I want to also state that the draft as it is, is consistent with the Constitution. This is because the provision that you are referring to--- view
• 19 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I am opposing the further amendment and supporting the proposed amendment as appears on the Order Paper and moved by Hon. Namwamba. This is because if you read Regulation 5(3)(A) carefully, it does not state that the members of the Commission shall be composed of people with experience in “a”, “b” and “c”. If it said that, then you have to confine yourself to the qualifications enlisted in that Section. All it says is “shall include.” When you use the words “shall include” it does not preclude. When you read the other section which says “qualification ... view