Joseph Konzolo Munyao

All parliamentary appearances

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• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the lounge has been following the conditions for which it was established. They do not play any music there. It is only their guests who go there to rest as they wait for their next destinations. We have no reason to close it. In any case, hon. J. Nyagah needs to declare his interest in this matter because we are told that he has an interest in a business premise next door. view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware that a four year old child, Brian Kimeli, died at Kapsabet Police Station cells on 16th June, 2003. (b) Ms. Eunice Jeptekin was charged with the offence of murder under criminal case No.1388/2003. However, on medical examination at Kapsabet Hospital, the suspect was found to be of unsound mind and could not stand trial. Consequently, she was referred to Mathare Mental Hospital for treatment. The case is still pending before court. (c) The then officer in charge of Kapsabet Police Station, Acting Inspector of Police Joshua Eskumo, together ... view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the proceedings are usually handled by the courts and we are not in charge. So, I cannot be able to tell the hon. Member when the case will end. However, the case is proceeding and nothing can be heard until the proceedings are over and the court has made a judgement. view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I share the sentiments of the hon. Member. However, in this particular case, if you look at the interrogation, because the mother was even interrogated when the police wanted to take action against the officers who had arrested her, you will find that she had been requested to leave the child with other relatives, but she refused. Indeed, she had even been asked to take a police bond so that she could report later, but she again refused. So, the police were not--- view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: You cannot say "no" because you were not there! view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not know because I was not there, but I have read the proceedings and I have read the questions that she was asked. We are trying to be helpful in this matter and I do not think it is necessary for Mr. Billow to get agitated. We want to be helpful in this matter and we are waiting for the proceedings in court to end. I personally do not think that it is good to have a child locked up in police cells. We have given instructions that if an adult is arrested, her child ... view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that is a good suggestion from the senior counsel. That is something we will consider. Right now, the Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police is in charge of complaints at police headquarters. Any complaints can be channelled there. The police and the Ministry are always ready to listen to any complaint against the police and take action. In this particular case, I will give orders to the police officers not to lock up children with adults. That is against the Standing Orders that regulate the Police Force. When they do so, it is not lawful. view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have already said that we are not in charge of the proceedings in court. Therefore, we will wait until they are concluded, so that we can make an informed decision on this matter. view
• 7 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. The Ministry, through the Department of Veterinary Services, is currently implementing a Pan African Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis Eradication Campaign (PATTEC) project in the whole country. Phase 1 of the project covers six years with a co-funding of Kshs700 million in form of loans and grants from the African Development Bank (ADB). The eradication exercise started in 2005 in Lambwe Valley, which also covers Gwassi Constituency. view
• 7 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I agree that Gwassi is within that region. The areas we are combating the disease are in the belt. Gwassi is within the Lake Victoria Basin Tsetse belt. We are fighting Tsetse flies through our Veterinary Department. view