William Kipkiror

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1011 to 1020 of 1616.

• 5 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: socio-economic and political rights as guaranteed to them under the Bill of Rights as enshrined in Chapter Four of the Constitution; noting that the national Government is constitutionally obligated to guarantee the said constitutional rights to all Kenyans; deeply concerned that the national Government has failed to ensure the enjoyment of these rights by the people in the affected regions, this House resolves that the national Government declares cattle rustling a national disaster and establishes a special fund to be used in mitigating the losses suffered by, and in compensating all victims of that rustling and resettling all IDPs across ... view
• 5 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. view
• 4 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker, for giving me a chance to contribute to this very important Motion. I am a member of the Committee that came up with this Report. Section 8 of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act outlines the functions of the Commission. The Commission is very critical in the administration of justice in our country. Allow me to read Section 8(a) which states the functions of the Commission. It reads:- (i) Promote respect for human rights and develop a culture of human rights in the Republic. (ii) Promote the protection and observance of human rights in ... view
• 4 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: those to be appointed to be either a chair or members of the Commission, the standards are very high. For example, for one to be a chair, that person has to have knowledge and, at least, 15 years of experience in matters relating to law and human rights. view
• 4 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: That level of requirement in qualifications is, indeed, in line with the provisions of the relevant law and the Constitution. Having applied our mind as a Committee to the nominees that appeared before us, we found out that the Chair and, indeed, the other members have the necessary qualifications, the expertise and exposure, both academic and experience. Above all, they meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. As we address these issues, this is a Commission which is not only going to serve the Kenyan people, it will serve even Members of this House in terms of being ... view
• 4 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: As I support this Motion and the appointment of the members, my appeal to the chair and the membership is that, as they undertake their functions, they should become truthful in whatever investigations they will undertake under Section 8 of the Act. We have had cases where this Commission – but not the current members - has come up with a report or recommendations which are not based on facts. Since the Constitution empowers the Commission to play a critical role in advocating for human rights, my appeal to the Commission and, particularly the chair, is to ensure that the ... view
• 4 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: I support the Motion. view
• 19 Feb 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker, for giving me a chance to speak to this very important issue. I wish to thank the Leader of the Majority for raising this very fundamental issue. What is before the House is an issue that I believe the Kenyan people are equally concerned about just like the Members are. If you read the Oath of Office that was taken by the Judiciary; the judges of the High Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeal, it is very clear. I wish to refer to it because no judge of the High Court or the ... view
• 19 Feb 2014 in National Assembly: It says that:- “I, the Chief Justice (and names them in that order) do swear in the name of the Almighty God to diligently serve the people and the Republic of Kenya and impartially do justice in accordance---” I just want to read the relevant part. “That I will at all times and to the best of my knowledge and ability protect, administer, defend this Constitution, with a view to upholding the dignity and respect of the Judiciary”. view
• 19 Feb 2014 in National Assembly: That affirmation was not issued in vain, just as much as we took oath of office, and we are bound by that particular oath. The members of the Judiciary, particularly the judges, are learned Kenyans who fully understand the Constitution and the laws of this country. I want to agree with my learned senior, hon. Olago and the Leader of Majority Party that what the Judiciary is purporting to do, in my considered view, is actually unconstitutional. view