Prof. George Saitoti

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 71 to 80 of 271.

• 6 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, like I have said, this matter is under investigation and the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department is spearheading it. Once the investigation is complete and the report is out, I will be quite happy to come to this House and give it that information. view
• 6 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I said regarding this matter, an inquest file was opened at Ruiru Police Station. The Director of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken interest in this matter. He is following it very closely. That will determine, depending on the investigations results, whether the culprits are the police or some of the organized criminal gangs. For that reason, therefore, at this particular time, it is not reasonable to state that it is the police who killed of those people. Finally, I view
• 6 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me, with your permission, prefix my answer by saying that we are dealing with a matter of death of Kenyans. This is a grave matter. I also feel sad about it and I am committed to ensure that we get to the bottom of it. That is why I stated that investigations have now been elevated to the level of Director of Investigations. I will, upon the completion of the investigation, come back here to report. view
• 6 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not in a position to do so now. However, I will do so to ensure that the police finalize their investigations as soon as possible. This is not something that I can come and say it will be ready tomorrow or the day after. There are many details and a lot of work must be done. What has been brought here is the progress so far. view
• 6 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to say: Give me one month. I will try to pull the police together so as to expedite the investigation. I will then come and report here whether it will be a final or an interim report. I will oblige with the request made by the hon. Member. view
• 6 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have, on a number of occasions and, on various forums, stated that, yes, indeed, there have been cases of extra-judicial killings. That is not a Government policy and I have stated that. I have also said that in cases where extra-judicial killings have been detected, the Government has taken action. We are doing so. As a matter of fact, hon. Members may be aware that the scenario is declining rather than increasing. I will, however, say yes, I will take the necessary steps to ensure that the witnesses are totally protected. That is much more ... view
• 5 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, first of all, I said that the reason as to why the claims have not been paid is that we have not been able to get the appropriate response from the Treasury on these payments. The Ministry wrote way back in November, 2010, advising that this money should be paid. It is not my Ministry which pays this money. The Fund is operated by the Treasury. view
• 5 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would just like to expound the fact that before the Ministry’s case, such funding has to be approved by Treasury. I am stating here that no such approval has been granted for us to be able to pay. view
• 5 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, without stating the actual date, I would like to make an undertaking to personally get in touch with the Minister in charge of the Ministry of Finance to ensure that this matter is expedited. That is the much I can do. view
• 5 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, first of all, let me make one clarification. I am sure that hon. Members are aware that pensions are paid from the Treasury. That is one thing which is very clear. Secondly, I am sure that all the hon. Members are aware that before--- view