You can save Integrity Bill, Kenyans told
National Assembly Speaker Kenneth Marende. Mr Marende said that public opinion will play a crucial role in determining what provisions are in the Bill. Photo/FILE
What you need to know:
- Marende says that House committees will weigh opinion before making recommendations
The Bill setting standards for those seeking public office is being re-examined and the public can give their views to Parliament.
National Assembly Speaker Kenneth Marende and Attorney-General Githu Muigai on Friday urged Kenyans to give their views on what they want reflected in the controversial Leadership and Integrity Bill.
Mr Marende said on Friday that public opinion will play a crucial role in determining what provisions are in the Bill.
“It is the duty of everyone to contribute to debate on that Bill so that we can enact a law that is consistent with the expectations and aspirations of Kenyans,” said Mr Marende during the closing ceremony of the Annual Jurists Conference at Continental Resort Hotel in Mombasa.
He spoke as Prof Muigai, while addressing the Law Society of Kenya annual conference, assured the public that the Bill, which has caused controversy after one clause relating to vetting of public officers was deleted, is being scrutinised by two parliamentary committees.
These are the Justice and Legal Affairs and the Constitution Implementation Oversight committees.
Recently, the Constitution Implementation Commission, led by its chairman Charles Nyachae, vowed to block the law in court if it is passed in its current state.
Prof Muigai also supported calls by Chief Justice Willy Mutunga to form a Judiciary police unit to help in, among others, enforce court orders.
