LSK chairman “Mr Okongo” has been compromised by Mt Kenya Mafia to oppose the long awaited Majimbo constitution enactment within a year
Posted in July 29th, 2008
by Editor in Central, Coast, Majimbo Debate, North Eastern, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Western

Why MPs won’t enact new constitution within a year
By Peter Opiyo

Constitutional experts have warned Parliament is unlikely to endorse a new constitution within a year for fear of fresh elections.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) constitutional committee says a new constitution would also mean the end of the Grand Coalition Government.

(LSK Chairman Okongo Omogeni (centre) with members of the committee on constitutional review at the County Hall, on Tuesday. PHOTO: COLLINS KWEYU)

Consequently, it has presented incremental amendments in two crucial Bills to the Parliamentary Committee on the Administration of Justice and Legal Affairs.

LSK Chairman Okong’o Omogeni said the National Accord and Reconciliation Act says the coalition would not hold once the new constitution is in place.

“MPs are unlikely to pass the new constitution because it means they would go home and face fresh elections, and the coalition government would equally not be in place,” he said.

Committee member Apollo Mboya said the coalition government a temporary measure and would be insolvent should the new constitution prefer a parliamentary or presidential system of governance.

LSK now wants Parliament to withdraw the Constitution of Kenya Review Bill, 2008, and the Constitution of Kenya (Ammendment) Bill, 2008, for re-drafting.

The two Bills lay the roadmap of achieving a new constitution.

The Constitution of Kenya Review Bill is a continuation of the National Accord and Reconciliation process and is aimed at solving underlying problems.

The Constitution of Kenya (Ammendment) Bill on the other hand, aims to entrench a referendum in the Constitution.

This was based on Justice Aaron Ringera’s judgement in the Timothy Njoya case, which stated that a new constitution could only be enacted either through a referendum or a constituent assembly.

But LSK wants this amended, arguing it is borrowed from India.

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Judy Miriga said,
in July 30th, 2008 at 5:43 am

Folks,
LSK was LSK when the late Oki Ombaka headed it and gave it direction.
Since then I have not seen any credibility come out of that institution other
than a bunch of hungry stomach first fellows. People who think with their
stomachs.

It is sad they have lost direction. The Kenyan Public dont need their advice
right now, whatever they say is trash that goes down the stream as waste
disposals.

The LSK needs to know that what is at stake now is the Driving Force of what
KENYANS DEMANDS from the LEGISLATORS, not What the Legislators or
the Executives want. The Legislators or Executives business is to deliver what
the Public Demands. The Referrundum spoke volumes and nothing short will
divert attention from the bigger picture of Delivering the CONSTITUTION.

This means all big mouths of Corruption Cartels will be shut by all means, and
those found guilty will be thrown to jail. Whoever he is, be it the President or the
Son of the President, he will stand charged, if found guilty will serve his days in prison.

Let them know, this is going to be a landmark, a history in the making, no short cuts.

Thanks,

Judy Miriga
USA

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Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:04:36 -0700 (PDT)
From: Judy Miriga
Subject: LSK chairman “Mr Okongo” has been compromised by Mt Kenya Mafia to oppose the long awaited Majimbo constitution enactment

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Dear All

am not a lawyer but am very aware that the constitution can be made if they want to enjoy marriage what they will need to do is to delay the implementation date of the new law.

The problem we have is that lawyers like readings the books upside down.

Thanks
chris owalla
Director
CIAG-K
KISUMU

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Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:25:46 -0700 (PDT)
From: chris owala
Subject: Re: LSK chairman ‘Mr Okongo� has been compromised by Mt Kenya Mafia to oppose the long awaited Majimbo constitution enactment