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2009-04-24 12:05:00
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KIBAKI ADDRESSES OPENING OF PARLIAMENT
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UNCLAS SCTION 08 OF 09 NAIROBI 000809
C O R R E C T E D C O P Y (PARA NUMBERS)
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV EFIN ECON EAGR SENV KE UG
SUBJECT: KIBAKI ADDRESSES OPENING OF PARLIAMENT
additional staff and court requirements.
My Government will therefore introduce several new policies
and bills in this sector. These include the National Human
Rights Policy, the Legal Education Policy, the Judicial
Services Bill, the Small Claims Courts Bill, the Law Reform
Bill, and the Legal Education and Council for Legal Education
Bills.
In reforming the Judiciary we must be guided by the
constitution and the tenets of the rule of law. The reforms
we are proposing in the Judiciary are especially critical in
the fight against corruption. Such reforms will support
expeditious delivery of justice as a key pillar in the fight
against corruption. The envisaged reforms will be extended to
investigative aspects of corruption. This will ensure speedy
conclusion of investigations and action against the
perpetrators of corruption that we must effectively deal with
in our country.
Mr. Speaker,
In order to strengthen Kenya,s capacity to conduct an
effective regional and foreign policy, my Government will be
tabling the Kenya Foreign Policy and the Kenyans in Diaspora
Policy. Other important policies and bills that will be
brought before the House to strengthen public service reforms
include the Local Government (Amendment) Bill and the
Consolidated Regional Development Authorities Bill.
Mr. Speaker,
The policy and legislative agenda I have outlined is clear
evidence of the Grand Coalition Government,s resolve to
implement most of the issues raised under Agenda Four of the
National Accord. I urge Honourable Members to consider the
policies and bills enumerated above in a timely manner, so
that we keep Kenya firmly on the path of progressive reform
and transformation.
Mr. Speaker,
I wish to assure the Honourable Members that the Grand
Coalition Government will always protect the territorial
integrity of our country. However, diplomacy will always be
our first line of response. In this regard I call on Kenyans
to be patient as we resolve the issue of Migingo Island. I am
in constant communication with the President of the Republic
of Uganda on this matter, and we have agreed to resolve the
issue amicably through demarcation of the boundary by the
Joint Kenya/Uganda Boundary Review Committee. As a member of
the East African community we are bound by the Treaty of the
East African Community to resolve all our disputes
peacefully. Indeed, any differences that may arise out of
such disputes cannot outweigh the huge benefits we all derive
from our co-operation.
I wish to reiterate that our country will continue to play a
frontline role in international affairs. Kenya is guided by
the desire to entrench peace co-existence, expand trade and
promote mutual cooperation,s among nations. We shall abide
by our international obligations so that Kenya can take its
rightful position in the family of nations
Mr Speaker,
In order to improve security and delivery of services closer
to our people, in line with the demands of the majority of
members of this August House, we are in process of enhancing
the status of the remaining constituencies into districts.
As I conclude my remarks, I wish to urge the media, civil
society, and our youth to consider the national interest when
exercising their freedoms of expression and association. But
we must do so with a sense of responsibility to ensure that
exercising our freedoms does not result in damage to private
or public property, or damage the country,s national
interest and image. Burning of people,s houses or school
property or uprooting of a portion of a railway line are too
costly to us all and do not benefit anybody
Mr. Speaker, finally, let me wish all the Honourable Members
of this House fruitful and lively deliberations in the third
session. It is now my pleasure and honour to declare the
Third Session of the Tenth Parliament officially open.
C O R R E C T E D C O P Y (PARA NUMBERS)
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV EFIN ECON EAGR SENV KE UG
SUBJECT: KIBAKI ADDRESSES OPENING OF PARLIAMENT
additional staff and court requirements.
My Government will therefore introduce several new policies
and bills in this sector. These include the National Human
Rights Policy, the Legal Education Policy, the Judicial
Services Bill, the Small Claims Courts Bill, the Law Reform
Bill, and the Legal Education and Council for Legal Education
Bills.
In reforming the Judiciary we must be guided by the
constitution and the tenets of the rule of law. The reforms
we are proposing in the Judiciary are especially critical in
the fight against corruption. Such reforms will support
expeditious delivery of justice as a key pillar in the fight
against corruption. The envisaged reforms will be extended to
investigative aspects of corruption. This will ensure speedy
conclusion of investigations and action against the
perpetrators of corruption that we must effectively deal with
in our country.
Mr. Speaker,
In order to strengthen Kenya,s capacity to conduct an
effective regional and foreign policy, my Government will be
tabling the Kenya Foreign Policy and the Kenyans in Diaspora
Policy. Other important policies and bills that will be
brought before the House to strengthen public service reforms
include the Local Government (Amendment) Bill and the
Consolidated Regional Development Authorities Bill.
Mr. Speaker,
The policy and legislative agenda I have outlined is clear
evidence of the Grand Coalition Government,s resolve to
implement most of the issues raised under Agenda Four of the
National Accord. I urge Honourable Members to consider the
policies and bills enumerated above in a timely manner, so
that we keep Kenya firmly on the path of progressive reform
and transformation.
Mr. Speaker,
I wish to assure the Honourable Members that the Grand
Coalition Government will always protect the territorial
integrity of our country. However, diplomacy will always be
our first line of response. In this regard I call on Kenyans
to be patient as we resolve the issue of Migingo Island. I am
in constant communication with the President of the Republic
of Uganda on this matter, and we have agreed to resolve the
issue amicably through demarcation of the boundary by the
Joint Kenya/Uganda Boundary Review Committee. As a member of
the East African community we are bound by the Treaty of the
East African Community to resolve all our disputes
peacefully. Indeed, any differences that may arise out of
such disputes cannot outweigh the huge benefits we all derive
from our co-operation.
I wish to reiterate that our country will continue to play a
frontline role in international affairs. Kenya is guided by
the desire to entrench peace co-existence, expand trade and
promote mutual cooperation,s among nations. We shall abide
by our international obligations so that Kenya can take its
rightful position in the family of nations
Mr Speaker,
In order to improve security and delivery of services closer
to our people, in line with the demands of the majority of
members of this August House, we are in process of enhancing
the status of the remaining constituencies into districts.
As I conclude my remarks, I wish to urge the media, civil
society, and our youth to consider the national interest when
exercising their freedoms of expression and association. But
we must do so with a sense of responsibility to ensure that
exercising our freedoms does not result in damage to private
or public property, or damage the country,s national
interest and image. Burning of people,s houses or school
property or uprooting of a portion of a railway line are too
costly to us all and do not benefit anybody
Mr. Speaker, finally, let me wish all the Honourable Members
of this House fruitful and lively deliberations in the third
session. It is now my pleasure and honour to declare the
Third Session of the Tenth Parliament officially open.