Wakoli Bifwoli

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 611 to 620 of 1331.

• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to give that undertaking. My Office takes very seriously these type of offences. The Sexual Offences Prosecution Unit has been set up under the Department of Public Prosecutions. We want to co-operate with the police to ensure that these matters are properly investigated and the culprits brought to book. view
• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I took these allegations in the letter very seriously and brought it to the attention of the Commissioner of Police to do a thorough investigation. This is because the life of any Kenyan, and even more so, that of MPs, is a very serious matter. If it continues, it can destabilize the country. I was assured that investigations are being undertaken in that regard. view
• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Let me also state that if the investigations are complete and there is sufficient evidence, I will undertake prosecutions. view
• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I oppose the deletion. I explained when I was moving this Bill that the new Clause is necessary particularly now when we have the Coalition Government. The problem has come to the fore with the splitting of some Ministries. Under the various provisions under the Act, some of those departments in those Ministries are supposed to be administered by officers in other Ministries. I believe I gave the example of the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation where the Director of Medical Services still oversees the Public Health Act, ... view
• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: I oppose the deletion of this provision. view
• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I would really plead with the hon. Members to be a bit more understanding on this particular issue. What it will mean is that after general election, and the Cabinet is being constituted with different units going everywhere, that Parliament will, first of all, to come to this House to get the approval of 200 legislations before we can proceed. I think view
• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I agree with the proposed amendments, but not because of the reasons given. I agree with the proposed amendments because it is the Chief Justice who keeps the register or what we call the Roll of Advocates. It is also the Chief Justice who will keep the Roll of the Senior Counsel. So, in that capacity, it is the Chief Justice who should publish the names in the Kenya Gazette . So, it is only for that reason that I am accepting these amendments, not because of the reasons that have been advanced by my ... view
• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: I think the amendments to the Civil Procedure Act are many particularly as is indicated on the Supplementary Order Paper. So, we are suggesting that any amendment in the Civil Procedure Act as appears on the Supplementary Paper be deleted. As was explained, this is a matter that we have consulted on. There are some technical difficulties on this, so both of us understood the technical problems and we agreed that we shall delete any amendments referring to Civil Procedure Code. We also agreed, and I want it to go on record, that because of the importance of the mediation ... view
• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, the best thing is to look at the Supplementary Order Paper which is more encompassing. There are amendments from page 179 to page 184 of the Supplementary Order Paper. view
• 25 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, up to Section 59(d) but you must include paragraph (e). view