Joseph Konzolo Munyao

All parliamentary appearances

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• 26 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we removed the police from Makongeni and brought other police. If civilians are living in a police station, it is just in order that they are removed so that the police can have some space. The fact that we have bought 500 housing units in Nairobi does not mean that we have adequately housed all the police officers. We have bought houses in Industrial Area, Highridge and Lang'ata, but this does not mean that we have to accommodate civilians in police stations. view
• 25 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The total value of clothing materials bought during the Financial Year 2006/2007 by the three disciplined forces is Kshs80,210,925. (b) The disciplined forces have been tendering for the supply of clothing materials for their uniforms locally. (c) The current Government is keen to ensure that these materials are manufactured locally. However, textile manufacturing requires very huge capital investment, thus putting off many local firms. Consequently, plans are underway to revive some of the textile manufacturing industries such as Rivatex and Kicomi through privatisation. This will not only ensure that these materials are ... view
• 25 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in part "c" of my answer, I have already said that the Government is in the process of re-opening those textile industries by partnering with the private sector. Indeed, for Rivatex, I think the Government has already entered into an arrangement where a private investor is taking over the factory. I am told that it is going to be opened very soon. So, those are the efforts made, and I have said that in part "c" of my answer. view
• 25 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have a very long list of items that the disciplined forces use. The major one is a product called "gabardine material". view
• 25 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Gabardine material! view
• 25 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have already said that we actually tender for these materials locally, but because most of the materials are not available in Kenya, the suppliers import them. However, I have already said that the Government is making an effort to ensure that the main textile manufacturing industries that have the capacity to produce these specialised materials are revived. Already, Rivatex is on the verge of being opened to produce these materials. view
• 25 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Questioner is now going a bit too far from the original Question. The original Question is asking how much we spend on uniforms for the disciplined forces. He is now asking me about the budget for the revival of the textile factories. I can channel that Question to the Ministry concerned, so that we can get an answer later. I do not have an answer to it. view
• 25 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to take this opportunity to support the Vote of the Ministry of Roads and Public Works. I would also like to congratulate the Minister for Roads and Public Works for the beautiful work that he has done in this country. Some experiences are very useful to be cited in this House. We know what this Minister has done for this country, particularly, in the Public Service. If you gave him a chance of serving the country, he would know where there is a pothole, even without going there, because I think he ... view
• 25 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. Hate speeches are dealt with under Section 94 and Section 96 of the Penal Code, Cap.63, Laws of Kenya. Chapter 63 also provides the penalties and punishment to be meted out to persons who engage in hate speeches. However, there is need to review the law with a view to broadening the language and enhancing the penalties and punishments. view
• 25 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to agree with my friend, Member of Parliament for Molo, that these sections of the law may not be broad enough to encompass all aspects of hate speeches. If I may read Section 94, it states:- "Any person who in a public place or public gathering uses threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to provoke the breach of peace---" If you look at the penalties, it is basically a fine of Kshs5,000 or a jail term not exceeding six months. Basically, that provision deals with language or behaviour that may lead ... view