Dr. James Nyikal

All parliamentary appearances

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• 10 May 2017 in National Assembly: Many of the officers that are involved in injuries are young and have young families. If there is no compensation for them and for their families when they lose their lives or if they lose the capacity to work after injuries, that is actually a great loss to the families and can be a source of calamity for many families. view
• 10 May 2017 in National Assembly: Many of the officers that are involved in injuries are young and have young families. If there is no compensation for them and for their families when they lose their lives or if they lose the capacity to work after injuries, that is actually a great loss to the families and can be a source of calamity for many families. view
• 10 May 2017 in National Assembly: I support this Bill because it does define injuries and particularly the recognition that psychosocial injury is part of the injuries that need to be compensated. It is true that a lot of police officers have what we call post-traumatic stress disorders. The exposure to dangerous, life threatening and fatal situations affect them mentally and psychologically long after. As one of the Hon. Members said, it may actually be responsible for the certain behaviour that we see police officers exhibiting like the high levels of suicide and the high levels of fatal use of firearms when it is not necessary. ... view
• 10 May 2017 in National Assembly: I support this Bill because it does define injuries and particularly the recognition that psychosocial injury is part of the injuries that need to be compensated. It is true that a lot of police officers have what we call post-traumatic stress disorders. The exposure to dangerous, life threatening and fatal situations affect them mentally and psychologically long after. As one of the Hon. Members said, it may actually be responsible for the certain behaviour that we see police officers exhibiting like the high levels of suicide and the high levels of fatal use of firearms when it is not necessary. ... view
• 10 May 2017 in National Assembly: I think the extension of the contract is extremely important because some of the injuries that they receive may mean that they do not work for life. This is something we have to look at after that. I know we have a social protection policy and arrangement going on but that can actually be linked so that if it is long lasting, then it can be taken over by the social protection for people with disabilities. However, there must be a clear link between the injuries and the long term follow up for the police officers. view
• 10 May 2017 in National Assembly: I think the extension of the contract is extremely important because some of the injuries that they receive may mean that they do not work for life. This is something we have to look at after that. I know we have a social protection policy and arrangement going on but that can actually be linked so that if it is long lasting, then it can be taken over by the social protection for people with disabilities. However, there must be a clear link between the injuries and the long term follow up for the police officers. view
• 10 May 2017 in National Assembly: As of now, the police service has three main components. I think it hinders their work if there is no proper coordination. We have the Commission, the police service, the service itself and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). If you look at the service itself, again you have the general police and the administration police. Many times, you actually see that there is no very clear coordination among these components. As much as they are necessary, there is need for clear coordination and clear definition of functions. Members have talked of the issue of illegal conduct of police, extrajudicial ... view
• 10 May 2017 in National Assembly: As of now, the police service has three main components. I think it hinders their work if there is no proper coordination. We have the Commission, the police service, the service itself and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). If you look at the service itself, again you have the general police and the administration police. Many times, you actually see that there is no very clear coordination among these components. As much as they are necessary, there is need for clear coordination and clear definition of functions. Members have talked of the issue of illegal conduct of police, extrajudicial ... view
• 10 May 2017 in National Assembly: In general, we support this Bill. It has come a bit too late but we must look at it. If the definition of “beneficiary” is let very loosely that people can choose and change who the beneficiaries are, there is a possibility that families and children may lose out. Again, this must be linked to the succession laws. With that, I do support this Bill and we should pass it as quickly as possible so that our officers can receive the requisite compensation and support when they get injured. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. The electronic version of the ... view
• 10 May 2017 in National Assembly: In general, we support this Bill. It has come a bit too late but we must look at it. If the definition of “beneficiary” is let very loosely that people can choose and change who the beneficiaries are, there is a possibility that families and children may lose out. Again, this must be linked to the succession laws. With that, I do support this Bill and we should pass it as quickly as possible so that our officers can receive the requisite compensation and support when they get injured. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. The electronic version of the ... view