Alfred Khang'ati

All parliamentary appearances

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• 18 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, speaking about the case in Kirinyaga Central, I have already reported here that it is being perpetrated by Mungiki followers. A gang of five has been identified. We know them by names. Their leader, Mr. Mwangi alias Pilipili, has already been arrested and charges preferred against him. I have indicated that the other four have gone into hiding and we are looking for them. We believe that in a very short while we will have apprehended them and preferred charges against them. Regarding Mungiki, it is something that has been there. It is a gang that has ... view
• 18 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I cannot confirm an incident which the hon. Member is more informed on than myself. However, my officers have briefed me that they were five names. Maybe six names were presented, but going through further investigations, they have zeroed down on five. Therefore, the five are the ones we know of and we want to bring them to book. view
• 13 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) A national estimation of illicit small arms and light weapons is, indeed, a very challenging task to speak with a firm clarity. However, mapping and survey exercise conducted between April and October, 2010 by the Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons in conjunction with Geneva-based Small Arms Survey Institute estimated that, at least, 170,000 to 210,000 households own illegal firearms. Kenya shares a border with many countries like Somalia and South Sudan which have had protracted conflicts. This has led to the problem of proliferation of small arms ... view
• 13 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: 25 Thursday, 13th December, 2012(P) also been intercepted and a number of firearms recovered and suspects arrested and prosecuted. (4) The Government has already developed Small Arms and Light Weapons Policy, which is awaiting approval by the Cabinet, so that it can be brought to Parliament for debate and approval. (5) The Firearms Act, Cap. 114, Laws of Kenya, was reviewed in 2009 to incorporate stiffer penalties for illegal possession of firearms. (6) The Government is also sensitizing members of the public on alternative means of livelihood rather than relying on livestock alone and, therefore, participating in cattle rustling. (7) ... view
• 13 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: In conclusion, the problem of small arms and light weapons cannot be addressed by the Government alone. Therefore, I call upon all of us to join hands together and fight the menace by creating awareness on the dangers of such arms and impress upon members of the public to surrender voluntarily all illegal firearms. view
• 13 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 13 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I informed the hon. Member that in 2005 and 2007, we had two specific exercises code named Dumisha Amani I and II, respectively. I went further to inform him that swoops and raids, guided by intelligence, have been conducted in major towns. This is a continuous exercise. Most likely, even today, such an activity may have been undertaken. We search houses, erect road blocks and search vehicles. So, I did not, at any one time, say that after carrying out Operation Dumisha view
• 13 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: I and II in 2005 and 2007 respectively, we have not been carrying out other operations. In fact, we have intensified security operations. We have also entered into agreements with our neighbouring states, so that we can curtail this very dangerous illegal activity. view
• 13 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I indicated that the Government has intensified provision of security. I said that last year, we had 7,000 police officers trained and deployed, and that further 7,000 police officers have been recruited and will start training view
• 13 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: 26 Thursday, 13th December, 2012(P) soon. This is an indication that we take provision of security to all Kenyans very seriously. However, I confirm that the over 170,000 arms held by various households are being held illegally and being used for illegal activities. Therefore, these firearms must either be surrendered or be recovered by force. Thereafter, the country will be free of firearms and, therefore, the fear of one community having firearms and another one not having firearms and the one not having firearms feeling vulnerable; will not arise. view