29 Nov 2023 in Senate:
The issue of terrorism is not unique to a tribe, religion or clan. It has shown that it affects all races, all tribes, and all nationalities. Therefore, there is a misnomer in the world that when people come from certain clans, tribes or regions, their affinity to terror- related issues is very high. No! It has been proven that it does not depend on age. I know we had a debate in the morning on classifying Senators as young, old, new or old. It does not care about religion or social status. There was a case, I do not want ...
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28 Nov 2023 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, with a lot respect, it is time that you called us to a kamukunji because this system has been collapsing for the last one month.
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28 Nov 2023 in Senate:
If it is not this system, it is the pathetic state of our offices. We should not appear to be crying in front of the public. Kindly invite us, we sit and agree on the way forward. Even if it means suspending foreign trips to acquire a system for efficiency, so be it.
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23 Nov 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations on the harassment and brutality by police officers on business persons Peter Kiplimo and Irene Chemutai at Cheptulu police station in Hamisi Constituency, Vihiga County. In the Statement, the Committee should: (1) State the circumstances surrounding the brutality by police officers on Peter Kiplimo who had gone to the police station to inquire on an irregular arrest of his kin. (2) Explain the reasons for the arrest of businesswoman, Ms. Irene Chemutai ...
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23 Nov 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations on the harassment and brutality by police officers on business persons Peter Kiplimo and Irene Chemutai at Cheptulu police station in Hamisi Constituency, Vihiga County. In the Statement, the Committee should: (1) State the circumstances surrounding the brutality by police officers on Peter Kiplimo who had gone to the police station to inquire on an irregular arrest of his kin. (2) Explain the reasons for the arrest of businesswoman, Ms. Irene Chemutai ...
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23 Nov 2023 in Senate:
(3) State the actions taken against the police officers who tortured and robbed the duo after arresting them for undisclosed offences. (4) Finally, appraise the Senate on the investigation of this matter and the arrest of the police officers who engaged in the harassment and brutality, if at all, including the refund of money and items stolen by the police during the arrest.
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23 Nov 2023 in Senate:
(3) State the actions taken against the police officers who tortured and robbed the duo after arresting them for undisclosed offences. (4) Finally, appraise the Senate on the investigation of this matter and the arrest of the police officers who engaged in the harassment and brutality, if at all, including the refund of money and items stolen by the police during the arrest.
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23 Nov 2023 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.98 and No.105. Today, I look like an altar boy. The Senator should be responsible for statement of facts. The allusion that I support police brutality is wrong. I was the Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLAC) in the last Parliament and I tabled a report on enforcement of disappearances and extra-judicial killings. I have never supported police brutality. Can Sen. Oketch Gicheru table evidence? Secondly, for the record of the House and the country, I am not the Cabinet ...
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23 Nov 2023 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.98 and No.105. Today, I look like an altar boy. The Senator should be responsible for statement of facts. The allusion that I support police brutality is wrong. I was the Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLAC) in the last Parliament and I tabled a report on enforcement of disappearances and extra-judicial killings. I have never supported police brutality. Can Sen. Oketch Gicheru table evidence? Secondly, for the record of the House and the country, I am not the Cabinet ...
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23 Nov 2023 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. From the onset, I thank you and your office, and many Senators who have contributed to the Prevention of Livestock and Produce Theft Bill 2023. I am grateful to your office for the facilitation and the Senate Business Committee (SBC) for scheduling my Bill. Before I reply, I would like to make a few comments. Allow me to recognize several colleague Senators, who were able to speak to this Bill and also appreciate and put them on record. I want to thank Sen. Tobiko, who was the Seconder of the Bill, Sen. Dullo, Sen. ...
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