Alfred Khang'ati

All parliamentary appearances

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• 10 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, we have moved away from 2008. Nobody in Kenya; whether the police or politicians want the episodes of 2008 to be repeated. So, I want to give that assurance that we will try our very best to have peaceful elections and, therefore, the need to go round in private vehicles shooting people will not be there. view
• 10 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have a Statement which was sought by hon. Martha Karua. Unfortunately, I do not see her here although her bag is still in its place. I need your guidance as to whether I should read the Statement or not. view
• 10 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on Wednesday 19th September, 2012, hon. Martha Karua rose on a point of order seeking a Ministerial Statement regarding the torching of Mr. Mathew Lokulale’s house, a Governor aspirant for NARC Kenya Party in Turkana County. The hon. Member sought to know the extent of the investigations and whether any suspects have been arrested and arraigned in court. Secondly, the hon. Member sought to know the measures that have been put in place to stop politically motivated attacks in the county. She also sought to know whether I have provided security to Mr. Mathew Lokulale and the ... view
• 10 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, although, Mr. Mathew Lokulale has alleged political motive in the attack, no evidence has been adduced to either corroborate or support such allegations of political motive. However, investigations are ongoing with an aim to identify and arrest persons behind the attack. Following the arson attack, security around the home of Mr. Lokulale has been increased and appropriate measures are being put in place to ensure peace and tranquility is sustained as the general elections approach. view
• 10 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are looking at several possibilities. One possibility, the victim being a politician, is that he could as well have been attacked by his opponents. There is also a possibility that some family disputes could have contributed to this arson. So, we do not want to rush to conclusions that simply because a politician has suffered some loss of some kind, then that loss must have been occasioned by his opponents. We have kept a very open mind. I have indicated here that investigations are ongoing and I want to assure hon. Karua that once the investigations ... view
• 10 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: I believe my answer also to a certain extent addresses the issue that has been raised by hon. Khalwale. We know that political aspirants are just ordinary human beings who could as well be having other problems. But I want to go further and indicate that we have not interviewed his opponents because so far, we have not received any lead which indicates that this matter is political and that his opponents could have been involved in this. view
• 10 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Finally, in response hon. David Koech’s question, it is true--- view
• 10 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, hon. Dr. Khalwale will like the police to take statements from the opponents of Mr. Richard Lokulale and we are saying that once the investigations indicate that they could have had a role, then, indeed, the statement will be taken from them. But at this point, there is no indication whatsoever that they could have been involved in the arson. view
• 10 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Secondly, I said when I was reading this statement here that forensic experts have visited the site. They have taken burnt substances and ash which are being analysed. Again, when the results of the analysis are made available, we will able to table them here. Unfortunately, that is not ready and, therefore, I cannot table something which I do not have. view
• 10 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Finally, I was talking on the concern of hon. Koech. I share his concerns that, indeed, politicians, whether incumbent or aspirants, face danger one way or the other. We cannot deny this fact because hon. Minister Kingi was attacked last week. Yesterday, when we were having a meeting with the Coast MPs, nearly each and every one of them requested for additional security. This is an indication that the lives of politicians are in danger. So, this matter is being addressed by our office. We are going to do everything possible to ensure that politicians, incumbent and aspirants are protected ... view