John Bomet Serut

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 221 to 230 of 281.

• 13 Jun 2007 in National Assembly: I apologise, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 17 May 2007 in National Assembly: On a point of information, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 2 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me say from the outset that I support this Motion because I feel that this Motion should have been there yesterday and not today. This Motion is about land on which public institutions sit. It is about land which was donated by either individuals or communities. It is about land which was acquired by the Government for purposes of public utility. I am using the words "public utility" because whatever institutions this Motion is targeting are for public use. I say so because all the institutions like schools, health centres and dispensaries fall within ... view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Let me start by thanking the mover of this Motion, Mr. Kajembe, who saw it timely to bring it here today. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the situation in Mt. Elgon is very sad. I want to say that the Government has been aware of this. The killings started in early August, last year. Up to date, we have lost a total of 85 people. view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not want to go by speculations. We have lost 85 people in Mt. Elgon. They include people from the Sabaot, Bukusu and Teso communities. The Bukusu and Teso are not beneficiaries of Chebiuk Settlement Scheme which looked to be the bone of contention in this issue. April 4, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 347 Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as a result of the killings, several schools have been closed and property destroyed. The warlord, who is behind the clashes, had been arrested by the Government but the surprising thing is that the same Government is now ... view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, could the hon. Members give me my time to contribute? Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the warlord is known. He has been facilitating the killings of people of Mt. Elgon. He actually facilitated the same in 1992 under the protection of the former regime. He did the same in 1997 and 2002 respectively. Some hon. Members of Parliament have been facilitating this warlord. view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, a fact is a fact! I have always named the particular hon. Member of Parliament. A time will come when I will table documentary evidence in this House to show who he or she is. view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will name the warlord. He surrendered himself to the police after his name was circulated. He is Mr. Fred Chesebe Kapondi. I am asking the Minister; who is here, to ensure 348 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES April 4, 2007 that Mr. Kapondi is taken to court. A file had been opened. The Criminal Investigation Officers came from Mt. Elgon, collected him, but when he reached Naivasha, he was returned to Nairobi. Under whose instructions was he returned to Nairobi? view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there are hon. Members who have been inciting people in Mt. Elgon and they know the role that they have played. One of them is Mr. Samoei, Mr. Sirma, Mrs. Kilimo and Mr. Bett. If you want evidence, I am ready to produce it to that effect. view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if there is a warlord out there causing the killing of my people, that is my priority. Mr. Keter is known to have been facilitating the release of Mr. Kapondi through a bond. Let it be on record. view