William Kipkiror

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1541 to 1550 of 1616.

• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware that there is no law court in Kabiyet, the district headquarters of Nandi North. (b) Plans are underway to construct courts in every district headquarters, including Kabiyet, as soon as funding is availed to the Judiciary. (c) Provision for a mobile court would be considered if funding is availed to the Judiciary. view
• 6 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) In identifying the 18 constituencies for the pilot electronic voter registration, the Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC) categorised the country into 17 electoral regions, out of which one constituency from each region was selected for piloting, except Nairobi, where two constituencies were selected. In selecting the constituencies for piloting, the IIEC took into account factors such as the setting, population density and the environmental hardships of the constituencies, among other factors. (b) The current electronic voter registration piloting has cost the Commission Kshs408 million for the purchase of the hardware and ... view
• 6 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, what the hon. Member has raised is indeed, very serious. We have been able to discuss this issue with the Commission. The Government should be able to avail funds, because we would like every constituency to have the electronic voter registration done. In fact, the figure is about Kshs8 billion, which is slightly below the figure quoted by my colleague. This must be done. We have already started discussing the issue with the Commission, so that we refer it to the Treasury to avail funds since the exercise is critical. view
• 6 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there are those who will be trained to help the Kenyan people to use the electronic voting system. We will, therefore, have enough clerks who will be trained to help Kenyans in voting. I agree with the hon. Member that, indeed, there is a problem because 80 per cent of our people, especially in the rural areas, are unable to understand this. However, with the help of the clerks, I am certain that they will be able to use the system. view
• 6 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, after the exercise was completed, there are a number of days that have been assigned for Kenyans to go and confirm whether their names appear on the voter register. The clerks have also been trained. Currently, the register is being looked into. So, before the closure of the process, every Kenyan will have had a chance to go to the polling station at which he registered, to confirm whether his name is duly entered in the register. view
• 6 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I mentioned earlier on that in the current financial year, we will be dealing with 96 constituencies, and that the remainder will be dealt with in the 2011/2012 financial year. As I said, we have already commenced discussions with the Commission so that funds can be availed to ensure that this is done. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is important for my colleagues to realise the fact that as a Ministry, we are really committed--- view
• 6 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I said that the Ministry and the Commission are discussing the requirements with a view to taking up the issue with Treasury. view
• 6 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, knowing his expertise in this area, I would like to be informed by him. view
• 6 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not aware of any country in Africa where electronic voting or registration has been implemented. However, this system has been very successful in India. Last year, we even invited some experts from India to take us through how the system works. I think Kenya will be the first country to apply this system in Africa. view
• 13 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, first and foremost, let me thank my colleague for referring to Section 17(2) of the Act. However, the allegations made against the Chairman of the Commission are very serious. We believe in the rule of law. We also believe in the rule of natural justice where no Kenyan should be condemned unheard. Mr. Speaker, Sir, what has come out of these serious allegations is that, unless the Chairman is given a chance to ventilate, it will be wrong for us in this House and as a Government, to declare Kiplagat guilty. Secondly, referring to Section 17(2) of ... view