27 Dec 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am aware about the Statement, but unfortunately, it is not ready. I undertake to issue the Statement on 3rd January, 2013.
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27 Dec 2012 in National Assembly:
Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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27 Dec 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have two Statements which hon. Kabogo had requested. However, I seek to be given time to acquaint myself with the facts contained therein, because these Statements have just been sent to me in this House, and I find it very difficult to start reading Statements that I have not 100 per cent familiarized myself with the contents. I have already expressed my concerns to hon. Kabogo. I request him to be patient with me until 3th January.
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20 Dec 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that on 19th November, 2012, at about 6.00 a.m., Mr. Evan Muchiri Njuki, a handcart operator, was involved in a road accident along Likoni-Shelly Beach Road with a vehicle Registration No. KBL 737P, a Toyota Premio by make, which was being driven by Chief Inspector Francis Gituma Mukiira, the Likoni Traffic Base Commander who is also the owner. The victim was rushed to the Coast General Hospital where he died while undergoing treatment. The accident was booked at Likoni Police Station vide OB No.4 of 19th November, 2012 and ...
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20 Dec 2012 in National Assembly:
However, the investigating officer has contacted them and they have promised to avail themselves on 3rd January, 2013. If investigations are completed, the file will be forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions as it is the requirement, for perusal and advice and appropriate action will be taken accordingly.
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20 Dec 2012 in National Assembly:
Regarding compensation, the motor vehicle was insured against third party risk by African Merchant Assurance company Limited as per the certificate of insurance No.C9246800, Policy No.AM2/079/1/002180/212 expiring on 12th December, 2012. The driver, Mr. Francis Gituma Mukiira is also a competent driver and holder of driving licence number C419616 which expires on 19th August, 2013. I herewith table copies of insurance certificates and driving licence.
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20 Dec 2012 in National Assembly:
The family should therefore be advised to pursue compensation with the insurance company.
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20 Dec 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not aware that the driver was drunk. That is information that I am gathering from the hon. Member of Parliament. What I know is that the accident was caused early in the morning, at 6.00 a.m. and that the matter is being treated purely as an accident and it does not matter whether he is an inspector of police or a security officer, he will receive the same treatment as a civilian. I intend to go back to the office and issue instructions to Coast Provincial Police Officer (PPO) to ensure that this ...
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20 Dec 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have already indicated that there will be a correct approach to this matter. When I was finishing the last response, I mentioned that from here, I am going to give instructions to the Coast PPO to ensure that there is no interference. So far, there is no interference which has been reported but I am also aware that Mr. Gituma could as well do the same. I think that is the concern of the hon. Member. We want justice to be done. Police officers are not allowed to commit mistakes and get away with ...
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20 Dec 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to repeat here that I am not aware of the police officer being drunk. I cannot also stand here on his behalf and say that he was not at fault. I have given the facts that the matter is being investigated. In
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