William Kipkiror

All parliamentary appearances

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• 6 Oct 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. From 1995 to 2021, that is 27 years moving closer to 30 years, it is clear that this money is to Equip Agencies Limited. I acted for this institution when I was practising law. When I was chairing the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs, this issue of pending bills had really been a major discussion. I think we need to look at this thing nationally. Kenyans are really suffering. As we address the Equip Agencies’ claim, it is important, and I even propose that the Solicitor General, be called before this Committee and ... view
• 6 May 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker for giving me a chance to also contribute to this very important Bill. At the outset, I oppose this Bill. Eleven years ago, Kenyans enacted the 2010 Constitution, which is said to be the most promising and progressive in modern Kenya. I had the privilege of participating in the process of making that Constitution as an Assistant Minister for Justice. We integrated in it, national values. It also gave Judiciary, as an institution of governance, independence. The 2010 Constitution gave Kenyans some hope, human dignity and independent institutions of governance. Kenyans expected the Kenya Constitution ... view
• 6 May 2021 in National Assembly: and clearly committed to the idea of a constitution. At the same time and with the same energy they categorically neglect the notion of constitutionalism. This is where the problem is. Today, as a House we are debating our Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill to amend our Constitution. We believe in the Constitution but, we do not believe in the constitutionalism in this document. If we do so, we should be able to believe in the institutions we are creating. One of the reasons why I am opposing this constitutional amendment Bill is because it is premised on a foundation ... view
• 6 May 2021 in National Assembly: On behalf of the great people of Baringo North, I vote no. view
• 29 Apr 2020 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House: The Report of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs on its consideration of the Small Claims Court (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.4 of 2020). Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. view
• 29 Apr 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I arise to second and thank the Leader of the Majority Party for moving this Bill. Very briefly, let me say that the whole idea of the Small Claims Court (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.4 of 2020) is to allow access to justice to Kenyans in a quick responsive, inexpensive and formal process. This Bill was passed in 2016 and it is to be amended now so that it guarantees the right to access to justice and the right to fair hearing pursuant to Articles 48 and 50 of the Constitution, respectively. Hon. ... view
• 29 Apr 2020 in National Assembly: The other issue which I wanted to deal with is Section 20(2). Under the Bill, we intend to delete Section 20(2) so that lawyers can now be allowed to represent parties in those courts. By and large, I must say that the Committee had enough time to look through this Bill and received submissions from the public through various stakeholders. We are agreeable to that amendment under Section 20(2) and also Section 20(3) of the same Act so that we can have that amended as per the Bill. As I conclude, there is an intention to introduce an amendment to ... view
• 29 Apr 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Chairman. I beg to move: THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “one million shillings” appearing at the end of the Clause and substituting therefor the words “five hundred thousand shillings”. view
• 29 Apr 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 4 of the Bill be amended by deleting the proposed new sub- section (3) and substituting therefor the following proposed new sub-sections- (3) The Court may only adjourn the hearing of any matter under exceptional and unforeseen circumstances which shall be recorded and be limited to a maximum of three adjournments. (4) When considering whether to allow an adjournment on the grounds of exceptional and unforeseen circumstances referred to in sub-section (3), the court may in particular take into consideration where appropriate any of the following exceptional and unforeseen circumstances ... view
• 29 Apr 2020 in National Assembly: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view