Eckomas Mwengi Mutuse

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the Motion. Hon. Deputy Speaker I am going by the list. Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) I now know it pays to log in early and to be patient. Hon....

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the establishment of the Kenya Judiciary Academy through the Kenya Judiciary Bill, which, when enacted, will become the Kenya Judiciary Act. As you are aware, I...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) The learned Senior Counsel and I are not speaking in the same language. There may be confusion. We are not talking about delegated legislation. The functions of the JSC are outlined in Article 172 of the Constitution and the JSC Act. Section 14 of...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I refer Hon. Millie to Clause 6 of the proposed Bill. The administration of the Academy shall vest on a Board of Directors, which shall consist of—

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) The Committee delved into the issue of constitutionality. Many of those who came before us during public participation also had an opportunity to address this point. Certainly, we are settled in our minds that the issue of constitutionality has been resolved and does not...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) On a point of information, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP)Most certainly, Hon. Temporary The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Order, Hon. Mutuse. I want you to deal with that matter because it is very straightforward. Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP)Most certainly, Hon. Temporary

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the establishment of the Kenya Judiciary Academy through the Kenya Judiciary Bill, which, when enacted, will become the Kenya Judiciary Act. As you are aware, I...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) The learned Senior Counsel and I are not speaking in the same language. There may be confusion. We are not talking about delegated legislation. The functions of the JSC are outlined in Article 172 of the Constitution and the JSC Act. Section 14 of...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I refer Hon. Millie to Clause 6 of the proposed Bill. The administration of the Academy shall vest on a Board of Directors, which shall consist of—

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) The Committee delved into the issue of constitutionality. Many of those who came before us during public participation also had an opportunity to address this point. Certainly, we are settled in our minds that the issue of constitutionality has been resolved and does not...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) On a point of information, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP)Most certainly, Hon. Temporary The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Omboko Milemba) Order, Hon. Mutuse. I want you to deal with that matter because it is very straightforward. Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP)Most certainly, Hon. Temporary

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. This is a very good evening because we are continuing the debate on the reform of our business laws so that we can be more impactful on the local population. From the beginning, allow me to congratulate...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) It appears that the mood is that the mover replies.

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the Public Participation Bill. I am a Member of the National Assembly Legislative Caucus, courtesy of your appointment. I also serve as the Vice-Chair of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for protecting me. My former colleague and now Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee probably did not understand. As I was saying and I think I am in tune with previous contributions, we now need to raise the bar...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. First, I wish to laud my former Committee, the Public Accounts Committee, through its Chairperson, Hon. Tindi Mwale, for tabling this Report for the 2022/2023 Financial Year. As you know, Parliament exercises its oversight role through its audit committees....

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for protecting me. My former colleague and now Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee probably did not understand. As I was saying and I think I am in tune with previous contributions, we now need to raise the bar...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. First, I wish to laud my former Committee, the Public Accounts Committee, through its Chairperson, Hon. Tindi Mwale, for tabling this Report for the 2022/2023 Financial Year. As you know, Parliament exercises its oversight role through its audit committees....

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I stand in support of the proposed amendment to Clause 71. The original Section 71 is already prescriptive; it pre-empts the regulations, which is not ideal in legal drafting. Therefore, the amendment to shorten it so that the stakeholders,...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) I stand in support. This is very important. You know, sometimes the judges’ benefits can be delayed if the law is not operationalised. This amendment provides a self-mechanism for the Act being effected. This is extremely important as the judges are certain that it...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I stand in support of the proposed amendment to Clause 71. The original Section 71 is already prescriptive; it pre-empts the regulations, which is not ideal in legal drafting. Therefore, the amendment to shorten it so that the stakeholders,...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) I stand in support. This is very important. You know, sometimes the judges’ benefits can be delayed if the law is not operationalised. This amendment provides a self-mechanism for the Act being effected. This is extremely important as the judges are certain that it...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. The objective by Hon. (Dr) Nyikal is noble. But, in my view, the way it is drafted does not clearly show the intent. If the intent is to have full-time interns, like the medical interns, earning benefits, it can...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) The amendment being proposed by Dr Nyikal, in my view, enhances the purpose of the provision, which is to further cater for the welfare of the interns. Because they will be providing services, often equivalent to those of a fully employed, it is only...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I agree with you that we need to have uniformity throughout the country in terms of how we manage internships. If we allow each county to set its own standards, we are likely to dilute the purpose of this Bill. Therefore,...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. The objective by Hon. (Dr) Nyikal is noble. But, in my view, the way it is drafted does not clearly show the intent. If the intent is to have full-time interns, like the medical interns, earning benefits, it can...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) The amendment being proposed by Dr Nyikal, in my view, enhances the purpose of the provision, which is to further cater for the welfare of the interns. Because they will be providing services, often equivalent to those of a fully employed, it is only...

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I agree with you that we need to have uniformity throughout the country in terms of how we manage internships. If we allow each county to set its own standards, we are likely to dilute the purpose of this Bill. Therefore,...