Johnson Arthur Sakaja

All parliamentary appearances

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• 25 Feb 2020 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on the first one, I join Sen. Khaniri in offering condolences. Security issues in Vihiga County are not new to us. I led the team to Kilingili when he brought this Statement to the House. A new police team was appointed there and they made certain commitments. It is disheartening that those issues are still happening in that county. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. has informed the House that last year, I honourably resigned as the Vice Chairperson of the Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations. There is still a vacancy for Members who might ... view
• 20 Feb 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am sorry to interrupt my good friend and the Chairperson of the Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights. His voice is important but we have had many Senators speak on this matter. Standing Order No.115 is clear. We are saying the same thing and repeating ourselves. I urge that you give direction on this because everyone is saying the same thing. view
• 20 Feb 2020 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for that very clear ruling on the earlier matter. Pursuant to Standing Order No.47(1), I rise to make a Statement on the recent spate of arbitrary extrajudicial killings of innocent young Kenyans by police officers across the City County of Nairobi. It is sad and totally unacceptable for us to continue condoning the level of impunity that is being displayed by our police officers in broad daylight. The mission of our National Police Service (NPS) is very clear; to provide professional and people-centred service through community partnership and upholding the rule of law for a ... view
• 20 Feb 2020 in Senate: I hope Senators listen because this is important. As I speak today, there is a planned demonstration in Korogocho because a young man called Daniel Mburu was shot dead two days ago. view
• 20 Feb 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, he was shot while on his boda boda because of parking at Mama Lucy Hospital. He was unarmed and did not pose any threat to the officer. In fact, that young man had just rescued a young girl who was reportedly The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 20 Feb 2020 in Senate: drowning in Korogocho River and was rushing her to hospital to save her life only for him to lose his. Two weeks ago, we witnessed another unfortunate incident in Majengo, Kamukunji Constituency. Another young man who is known in society - I know him very well - Hemedi Majid, was shot and killed in broad daylight. He used to teach other young people how to skate. He just questioned why the police were arresting other young people. He was unarmed and did not pose any threat. In the demonstrations that followed when they were going to bury him next to ... view
• 20 Feb 2020 in Senate: In the words of Desmond Tutu – I hope my colleagues can hear this – if you are neutral in situations of injustice, then you have chosen the side of the oppressor. I urge my colleagues to stand with the youth of Kenya, the young people of Nairobi City County--- view
• 20 Feb 2020 in Senate: Sorry, Mr. Speaker, Sir, the microphone went off. view
• 20 Feb 2020 in Senate: As I conclude, I urge my colleagues to stand with the young people of Nairobi City County, the youth and people of Kenya and on the side of justice. We must demand the implementation of the National Coroner’s Service Act and the Prevention of Torture Act, the establishment of a national inquiry into violations by security agents, reparations to victims and families of extrajudicial killings and enforced The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 20 Feb 2020 in Senate: disappearances and for Kenya to ratify the International Convention for the Protection of all persons from enforced disappearances. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in as much as this is under Standing Order 47(1) and I am a Member of Sen. Haji’s Committee, I request that you support us in making sure that this is dealt with as a matter of urgency. This is because we are losing young people every two weeks in Nairobi City County. Thank you. view