Irungu Kang'ata

Hon. Kang’ata I have.

Hon. Kang’ata I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 10 of the Bill be amended in paragraph (b) —

Hon. Kang’ata Hon. Deputy Speaker, secondly, I have looked at the articles relating to nominations and noted that we shall have nominations at least 60 days before the next general elections. That means on or about 8th June, 2017 the names of the people who are going to be nominated...

Hon. Kang’ata Hon. Deputy Speaker, first, we have managed to kick out the IEBC commissioners. (Hon. Onyonka crossed the Floor)

Hon. Kang’ata Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I support the Report now that it has been amended. I strongly believe in this Report now that the elephant in the room has been kicked out. (Loud consultations)

Hon. Kang’ata Hon. Deputy Speaker, I rise to support the Report after---.

Hon. Kang’ata Hon. Deputy Speaker, the Joint Parliamentary Select Committee had representatives of the Jubilee and the CORD Coalitions. In order for us to move this country, I urge hon. Members to support this Report so that we can have the general elections next as scheduled. If we reject it,...

Hon. Kang’ata Hon. Deputy Speaker, I support the Report because it has taken into account other matters that have been affecting the fairness of elections. Party registers will be cleaned up. According to this Report, an international reputable firm will be looking at the registers to ensure that dead voters...

Hon. Kang’ata Hon. Deputy Speaker, the first issue that was very important for Kenyans was to remove the IEBC commissioners. I have heard a Member say that we do not have a procedure for kicking out the commissioners. It is clearly denoted that any person can voluntarily vacate office. We...

Hon. Kang’ata I have two issues. One, I imagine that when it comes to deterring corruption, media do the best work towards that. To the extent you are doing this amendment, you are going to remove that aspect of deterring further corruption. In any event, you have remedy if at...