20 Nov 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) On 17th September, 2012, at around 9.00 p.m. Mr. Tom Opiyo Bonyo arrived at his residence in Komarock Phase 5 Estate from his place of work. After the caretaker opened the gate for him and he was reversing to pack his car, two men, one armed with
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20 Nov 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is true that since Mr. Opiyo was murdered, there has been an intervening period of two months. As I have indicated, investigations have been ongoing. As at today we have not apprehended the culprits and, therefore, we will continue with the investigations. The file will remain open until we make progress.
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20 Nov 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not have the number of cases of murder or assassination that are under investigation at the moment. I will be able to table in this House the correct position if I am given time.
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20 Nov 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I said before, we are inviting anybody who has information that could help us bring this case to conclusion, to come and give us that information. From what the hon. Member is saying, it appears that he has an idea. Therefore, he is welcome to come and give us that information.
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20 Nov 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the two are not related. It just happens that so far we have not been able to zero in on any indication as to who was involved and what motivated that assassination.
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20 Nov 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, if I recall very well, the Question relating to the number of cases was specific to Nairobi and it did not mention Karachuonyo. To that Question, I said that I was not at that point in time aware how many cases were out there. I promised to go, verify, come and report to this House. Secondly, I want to assure Eng. Rege that we are taking this investigation seriously, not because the person involved was a senior Government officer, but because we do not want cases where civilians or any other person is murdered and the culprits ...
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10 Oct 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply.
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10 Oct 2012 in National Assembly:
(a) I am aware that on 17th of July, 2012, the body of Ms. Teresia Wangari was recovered by villagers in Kakamega Forest along Kimbiri-Cheruvani Road in Cheruvani Village, Lunga Sub-location. Police from Kakamega Police Station visited the scene and commenced investigations immediately vide OP No.74 of 17th July, 2012, while the body was removed to Kakamega District Hospital Mortuary for preservation.
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10 Oct 2012 in National Assembly:
(b) One suspect, Richard Asilwa Humphrey, has so far been arrested and charged before Kakamega Law Courts vide CR921867/2012 Criminal Case No.28 of 2012. The case has been scheduled for hearing on 29th October, 2012. Three other suspects have been identified, but are still at large, and efforts are being made to arrest them and bring them to book. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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10 Oct 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is true that the suspects are known and several leads are being followed. I want to assure the hon. Member that even these three suspects who are at large are going to be arrested and brought to book.
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