Zachary Kwenya Thuku

All parliamentary appearances

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• 24 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations on its consideration of the ratification of the African Union Convention on Cross Border Cooperation (Niamey Convention), laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 14th March 2024, and pursuant to the provisions of Section 8(4) of the Treaty Making and Ratification Act of 2012, approves the ratification of the African Union Convention on Cross Border Cooperation. The Committee Report before the House details the Committee’s consideration of the African Union Convention on Cross Border Cooperation (Niamey Convention). The African Convention on Cross ... view
• 24 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: 4. Submit a report on the measures taken for the implementation of the Convention every two years. The Convention imposes obligation on member states through their various regional economic communities to effectively coordinate with the African Union on the implementation of cross border activities within their regions to further the principles of subsidiarity and complementarity within the continent. Hon. Speaker, at the time of consideration of the Convention for ratification, it had been signed by 19 out of the 55 African countries. Equally, only eight countries had ratified the Convention, yet 15 countries were required to ratify it for it ... view
• 24 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: 4. Submit a report on the measures taken for the implementation of the Convention every two years. The Convention imposes obligation on member states through their various regional economic communities to effectively coordinate with the African Union on the implementation of cross border activities within their regions to further the principles of subsidiarity and complementarity within the continent. Hon. Speaker, at the time of consideration of the Convention for ratification, it had been signed by 19 out of the 55 African countries. Equally, only eight countries had ratified the Convention, yet 15 countries were required to ratify it for it ... view
• 24 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to contribute to this Bill. First, I want to congratulate the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. This is the first product of the nine proposed Bills by the NADCO Report. In a very special way, I also thank the Members who sat in NADCO, and who were magnanimous enough to propose some changes in the law so that we do not experience skirmishes, struggles and pain after every election. I have participated in three elections and won. Unfortunately, after every win, we are faced with a crisis that ... view
• 24 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to contribute to this Bill. First, I want to congratulate the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. This is the first product of the nine proposed Bills by the NADCO Report. In a very special way, I also thank the Members who sat in NADCO, and who were magnanimous enough to propose some changes in the law so that we do not experience skirmishes, struggles and pain after every election. I have participated in three elections and won. Unfortunately, after every win, we are faced with a crisis that ... view
• 24 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: this is not cast in stone. I agree with the Chairperson because this Bill can be changed and improved. Members of Parliament are mandated to introduce, amend and pass laws that are suitable for this country. I have carefully read the Bill and its proposals. In the past, all Chairpersons of the IEBC were lawyers, and we have had to replace them after each election due to legal issues. However, I have never seen them defend the Commission in court as they always have a battery of lawyers to do so. Therefore, I disagree with the proposal that the IEBC ... view
• 24 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: this is not cast in stone. I agree with the Chairperson because this Bill can be changed and improved. Members of Parliament are mandated to introduce, amend and pass laws that are suitable for this country. I have carefully read the Bill and its proposals. In the past, all Chairpersons of the IEBC were lawyers, and we have had to replace them after each election due to legal issues. However, I have never seen them defend the Commission in court as they always have a battery of lawyers to do so. Therefore, I disagree with the proposal that the IEBC ... view
• 24 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: With those remarks, I support this Bill but I have my reservations. I am going to bring amendments during the Committee of the whole House so that we align and make sure that this law serves the people of Kenya. I thank you for the opportunity. view
• 24 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: With those remarks, I support this Bill but I have my reservations. I am going to bring amendments during the Committee of the whole House so that we align and make sure that this law serves the people of Kenya. I thank you for the opportunity. view
• 23 Apr 2024 in National Assembly: On a point order, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise on Standing Order 95. Looking at the mood of the House, and because there is repetition in the contributions being made in this House, the feeling is that maybe we should move forward. We have some other urgent matters that also need some attention. view