David Musila

All parliamentary appearances

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• 17 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: have risked their lives and some have been killed. These policemen have done a great deal of job. However, at the same time, I just wonder whether our police force is capable of fighting organized crimes if the crimes which have already been committed in this country are anything to go by. Therefore, as we talk about enacting legislation to fight organized crime, I think we must, at the same time look at our police force. Is our police force able to detect crime? The ability of the Kenyan Police to detect crime and even to prosecute it to conclusion ... view
• 17 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, only a few days ago, we witnessed the bombing of innocent Kenyans in Nairobi. The trend in this country has been that whenever a crime is committed, the Police Commissioner calls the Press and tells them: “We are going to leave no stone unturned and we are going to apprehend the criminals who are responsible for this crime.” This happened on Sunday and Monday. During the first one week, we hear too much about what is happening and then after one week, the matter dies and we do not hear about it anymore. Therefore, even ... view
• 17 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Kshs2. The imprisonment is up to 14 years and so, it could be one day or one month. At the Committee Stage, we will expect the Minister to come with an amendment to the penalty, so that the penalty is a minimum of Kshs1 million fine and a minimum imprisonment of 14 years or any other period, but not to say not more than 14 years or Kshs1 million. The penalty provided in this Bill is inadequate and it will be appropriate if that was amended. Also, the definition of “organized crime” needs to be refined. The definition of “two ... view
• 17 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: is a dangerous organized criminal group, but what action has the Government taken? We keep on talking about Jeshi la Mzee and Kisungusungu, but what is the Government doing? This is not because there are no laws. If this Bill is meant to strengthen the Police Force and protect Kenyans more, then this House will support it. But supporting the Bill and passing it will not help unless we put our acts together and improve the performance of criminal investigation in this country. Unless we ensure that everybody who commits a crime, whether individually or collectively is put to account, ... view
• 16 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I stand here to support the Motion by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, and also congratulate him--- view
• 16 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. As I second the Motion, I would like to congratulate the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance for the taxation measures he has put in place. Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, if hon. Members were keen to listen, they must have noted that in every proposal that he made, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance was reducing taxation for the purpose of ensuring that the economy grows, and that the people of this county can grow the economy to make Kenya a middle income country. I am sure that we will ... view
• 8 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to declare here and now that this is a matter that concerns us as the representatives of the people. The question of collective responsibility may not arise here because I have a serious problem in my constituency. view
• 6 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) After retiring, the serviceman was paid his gratuity plus arrears of Kshs100,807.75. The serviceman had a Government liability of Kshs9, 496.55 and therefore, he was paid Kshs91,311.20. The ex-serviceman was put on monthly pension of Kshs1, 512.85 with effect from 12th June 1994 through the Kiambu District Commissioner. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the ex-serviceman died on 2nd January, 2005. However, his death was not notified to the Director of Pensions by the widow as it is normally done. The notification was done by the widow on the 14th of January 2009, ... view
• 6 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as you are aware, I am very sympathetic to pensioners. If this widow had notified the Director of Pensions of the death of her husband, then she would have been paid by now. She did what is considered not to be in accordance with the law. She continued earning the pension of her husband for four years. She notified the Director of Pensions four years later. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the mistake has been corrected. She has now notified the Director but there is a process of changing the pension from the late husband to the ... view
• 1 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I just want the Chair to caution hon. Githae because he purports to be speaking on behalf of all Members of Parliament by saying that the people out there are saying what he has alleged. I want to confirm to him that the people of Mwingi South are not saying so. If he is talking about the people he represents, he should say so, and not say that it is the people we are all representing. view