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"content": "(2) Whether statement attributed to Cabinet Ministers on funding or disbanding of the TJRC is mirror reflection of the Government position on the way forward for the TJRC. As cited above, TJRC has gone through many challenges and there have been moments of serious frustrations, particularly for myself and sometimes irritation. However, the Government reiterates its very firm commitment to an effective TJRC that conducts itself with integrity, promotes accountability of perpetrators, redress for victims and guards against impunity, therefore preventing future violations and promoting unity and national reconciliation. The Government firmly believes that in order to deal with the wounds of the victims and reconcile the nation, we must dig into the past, recognise victims, provide justice and promote national unity and recognition. In this pursuit, only yesterday, I had opening communications with the State of Columbia because she has emerged in the world as one of the countries that has been able to deal with the issue of victims. It is too early for me to say to this House how this conservation that has opened would emerge. However, we intend to borrow from the very best and those who have been successful in receiving and providing reconciliation for their country, particularly the issue of victims. (3) To clarify the amount of money so far extended to the TJRC. During the 2009/2010, the Government allocated Kshs150 million to the TJRC. The actual expenditure for the same period was Kshs149,990,655.55. During the first half of the current financial year, the printed Budget of the Commission was Kshs93,958,151, and has been disbursed to the Commission as at 19th November. I have no hestitation in stating clearly that this money is not enough. It is this honourable House that has approved this particularly allocation. I am in discussion with the Treasury to see whether we can get more funding. Even if we cannot get it out of what has been approved, I would be making recommendations during the supplementary estimates. (iv) Whether the TJRC is on course in discharging its mandate. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, Section 5 of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Act sets out the functions of the Commission, which includes establishment of an accurate, complete and historical record of violations and abuses of human rights and economic rights, inflicted on persons by the state, public institutions and holders of public office, both serving and retired between 12th December, 1963 and 28th February, 2008. The Commission is further mandated to establish as complete a picture as possible of the causes, nature and extent of the gross violations of human rights and economic rights which were committed during the period 12th December, 1963 to 28th February, 2008. The Commission started its operations on 3rd August, 2010. It developed a work plan to guide its work and activities and endure timely and efficient implementation of these mandates. The activities involved statement-taking, receipt of memoranda from individuals and institutions, interviews and reports of previous commissions. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is fair that I also, in the spirit of full disclosure, say that I have received complaints from some Members of Parliament and other members of the public as to how the statement-taking process is taking place. That matter is on the table. I have raised the issues with the Commission."
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