William Kipkiror

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1511 to 1520 of 1616.

• 24 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, my Ministry appreciates the significance of the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution. The provisions of this chapter are aimed at restoring integrity in leadership of public offices. Under this chapter, Parliament needs hon. Members to enact legislation to establish an Independent Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission under Article 79. In addition, Parliament is to enact legislation on leadership under Article 80. Mr. Speaker, Sir, under Article 261 (1) read together with the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution, Parliament needs to enact legislation on Independent Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission Act under Article 79 from the ... view
• 24 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, indeed, I concur with my colleague that Chapter Six of our Constitution really deals with very essential aspects of our lives because integrity and leadership is critical. Unfortunately, the law as it is requires that we pass the laws within six months with regard to the Kenya Anti-corruption Commission and within two years with regard to legislation on leadership. What we are doing as a Ministry is to fast track this so that we are able to reduce the time. So, I confirm to the House that we will work hard and ensure that we have the ... view
• 24 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, when I talked about Kshs10 million, it is not money relating to what my colleague is saying. I am saying that this is money we require to implement the entire process under Chapter Six. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with regard to what he has said about writing letters to comply with Article 77 - I think that is what he said - this has been an issue which has been on debate; whether really, state officers under the law ought to hold offices in political parties. Mr. Speaker, Sir, if you read Section 3 (2)--- view
• 24 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is nothing difficult in doing a letter, but we should do that letter within the law. I am saying that under the law, we are not able to do that. view
• 24 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are to comply with that within a provision of an Act of Parliament. Let me refer my colleague to--- view
• 24 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, if you look at Article 76(2), it states as follows. Let me read it so that it becomes very clear to my colleague. Article 76(2) states as follows--- Let me read it; it is important. view
• 24 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: I am prepared, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 24 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, give me time to find the section just within a short time. view
• 24 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Most obliged, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 17 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Mr. Speaker, Sir, you recall that yesterday, 16th of November, 2010, the hon. Member for Kisumu Town West, hon. John Olago Aluoch, rose on a point of order to seek a Ministerial Statement on the progress made by the Interim Independent Boundaries Review Commission (IIBRC) and the validity or otherwise of any Gazette notice of the Report of the Commission. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the hon. Member sought the Statement but raised the following pertinent and urgent issues. One, the independence of the Commission as set out under Section 41 (b) (8) of the former Constitution ... view