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"content": "MURDER OF MR DERRICK GACHOKI AT KIANDAI SHOPPING CENTRE IN KIRINYAGA"
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"speaker_name": "Narok West, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo",
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"content": " I want to respond to the request for statement asked for by the Member of Parliament for Kirinyaga County, Hon. Jane Njeri Maina. She specifically wanted to know the status of investigation into the death of Derrick Gachoki, and whether the police officers who were involved in his killing are known. She wants to know the measures the Government has put in place to address extra-judicial killings and the use of excessive force by police officers. On 19th May 2024 at around 1.30 p.m., police officers on patrol found Bar One Club in Kiandai Shopping Centre operating beyond stipulated operating hours. The officers cordoned"
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"speaker_title": "Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo",
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"content": "The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"content": "off the bar with a view of arresting revellers and owners of the bar for contravening stringent measures the Government has put in place to control sale and consumption of alcohol and drinks as stipulated under the Alcoholic Drinks and Control Act of 2010. Revellers started to run away when the officers entered the bar through a side gate. Some were jumping over the iron sheet perimeter fence. In the ensuing melee, unfortunately, a firearm discharged an ammunition. Derrick Gachoki Munene was fatally injured. On the second question, immediately after the shooting, PC No.241024 called Hannah Mwangi was arrested and placed in police custody vide OB No.1119052024 at Kiamaciri Police Station in Mwea West Sub-County. She was later released on bond pending the finalisation of an investigation by IPOA. It commenced by recording statements from relevant witnesses and assembling relevant exhibits for prosecution. On 10th June this year, the firearm of the suspected police officer and a spent cartridge were forwarded to the ballistic station of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) at the National Forensic Laboratory for forensic analysis. The inquiry file will be forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), once the analysis is completed. On the third question, the Government has put in place adequate stringent laws and regulations for lawful use of force and firearms by police officers vide the Service Standing Order CAP 47 and the National Police Service Act of 2010. The officers are under stringent instruction to restrain from the use of excess force against members of the public. They may only use firearms in justifiable instances such as protection, protecting the life of another person who is in danger or self-defence. The Service is also overseen by IPOA. In conclusion, the Government does not condone acts that are contrary to the law and the Constitution. All acts that appear contrary to the law are investigated thoroughly and appropriate action is taken against any officers that are found culpable. IPOA also investigates to ensure fairness and justice to the family. Further, the Government has no policy on extra- judicial killings. However, the Government is aware that there are isolated instances where police officers are subjected to investigation for instances of murder in which they are suspected to be involved. In such circumstances, the law takes its course. The Statement is signed by the then Cabinet Secretary, Hon. (Prof.) Kithure Kindiki. From the Statement, it is true that it was an accidental shooting. The gun released the ammunition. Unfortunately, the victim got shot. I condole with the family. I will ensure that investigation is underway. Appropriate action will be taken against the responsible officer once the investigation is completed. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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"content": "Yes, Hon. Njeri."
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"speaker_name": "Kirinyaga County, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Njeri Maina",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Well, I thank the Hon. Chairman for responding. I take great exception to paragraph three where he says that a firearm discharged ammunition. Firearms do not discharge themselves. They do not have any robotic capacity. The policemen, who are supposed to guard the lives of Kenyans, discharge weapons on unarmed and innocent Kenyans. I visited and condoled with the family of the late Derrick Gachoki, a young student who was waiting to join university this year. I note that the firearm of the police officer and the spent cartridge were purportedly sent for analysis on 10th June 2024. We wanted a ballistic report so that further investigations could be concluded and the file presented in court. The same has not been done. The officer is roaming freely while a young student who was waiting to join university lies dead and the grieving parents are waiting for justice. I am requesting a follow-up update on the report within 30 days. If it surely took five months to investigate who shot a young student who was waiting to join university, it could take forever. I request an update on the same within 30 days so that I can go to the grieving"
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"speaker_name": "Kirinyaga County, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Njeri Maina",
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"content": "The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"speaker_name": "Kirinyaga County, UDA",
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"content": "family in Kirinyaga County and update them that their son will get justice, although he will not come back to life. Thank you."
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"content": "Hon. Tongoyo."
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"speaker_name": "Narok West, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo",
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"content": " Hon. Speaker, I acknowledge and admit that the shooting from the firearm of the police officer happened accidentally. I want to just tell the Hon. Member that it happens. That is an accidental shooting. When a pistol or whichever gun is cocked, and the safety pin has not been locked or engaged, an ammunition can discharge itself. It is rare, but it can happen. Investigations are ongoing. I have just mentioned that the ballistic analysis is going on."
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