Joseph Konzolo Munyao

All parliamentary appearances

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• 6 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on 22nd August, 2007, the MP for Mathioya Constituency, Mr. Kamotho requested for a Ministerial Statement on police brutality at Kiria-ini Trading Centre of Keru Location, Murang'a District. On 17th August, 2007, members of the public reported that there were heightened view
• 6 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: activities within Kiria-ini Trading Centre by people believed to be sect adherents. In this operation, 14 suspected members of the sect were arrested and taken before the Senior Resident Magistrate, Kangema. They were bonded to keep the peace for one year by the court. Following more complaints from members of the public on Mungiki activities, another operation was conducted on Saturday, 18th August, 2007, on the main trading centres in the division. During the operation, a total of 46 suspects were arrested. This day being a Saturday the officer in charge released 28 suspects on cash bail. Eight were cleared ... view
• 6 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, hon. Kamotho claims that the person was beaten by the police and left for dead. However, the report we have is that he could have drowned. Since the body is in the mortuary awaiting post-mortem, I think it will be useful for the hon. Member to wait until it is done. The post-mortems will indicate whether the man was either beaten to death or it was a normal death out of drowning. We could then pick the case from there. If the post-mortem indicates that this person was actually beaten to death, then we will take action. ... view
• 6 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that was not a point of order! It was just another expression of concern. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the specific incidents we have talked about here, in fact, in one of the incidents, out of the 18 who were arrested, eight of them were cleared and released. Four of them were found to be students and they were released. So, if the police were basically 3748 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES September 6, 2007 harassing people, they would not have released anyone of them. So, there is this general misconception that the police are harassing people. If you look at most ... view
• 4 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, she is just at the door! view
• 4 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am not aware of the Anti-Stock Theft Unit that was based at Kineni/Isoge area. However, I am aware that there was an Anti-Stock Theft Unit which was temporarily based at Memisi area of Borabu Division, Masaba District. I am also aware they eradicated cattle rustling and stopped tribal clashes experienced in the area previously. (b) I am also aware that the Anti-Stock Theft Unit was withdrawn on 27th, August, 2007 when stock theft in the area was brought under control. In addition, I am aware that the community has donated ... view
• 4 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Anti-Stock Theft Unit personnel are usually moved to an area where there is a serious problem of stock theft. A minor theft of one, two or three 3636 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES September 4, 2007 head of cattle, can adequately be handled by police officers. These officers were there for that purpose. Our assessment is that the problem has been dealt with. We have already placed police officers in places where the Anti-Stock Theft Unit personnel were stationed. There are five police officers in the facilities that the MP has put in place. We are in the ... view
• 4 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have already indicated that we have already deployed five police officers there. We are not planning to deploy other officers; the five are already there at the station. If the problem gets worse, and these officers cannot handle it, we will increase the police presence. The issue of cattle theft has been brought under control. We cannot have a contingent of Anti-Stock Theft Unit personnel in that particular area. view
• 4 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, those are baseless allegations. I do not think I need to respond to them. view
• 4 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have already said that we have deployed police officers to that particular place with a view to making this a police station. If there will be need to bring back the Anti-Stock Theft Unit, that will be done. Right now, we think the situation is under control. view