Joseph Konzolo Munyao

All parliamentary appearances

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• 20 Jun 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The other measures are introduction of community policing to ensure that the police partner with communities in their community work, formation of special squads in the affected areas to address the criminal gang menace, recruitment of additional security personnel, both regular and Administration Police, to improve the police to population ratio and offering cash rewards for information leading to recovery of firearms. Indeed, last year alone, we were able to recover 8,000 firearms. Other measures include branding of cattle in areas affected by cattle rustling, setting aside more markets for hawkers and small-scale traders to ... view
• 20 Jun 2007 in National Assembly: . I am also not aware of any illegal oathing ceremony administered on any Member of Parliament. With regard to Members of Parliament from Central Province being quiet about the menace, I wish to point out that this is not true, because we have heard several of them denouncing the Mungiki . I can give the examples of Messrs. Kembi-Gitura, Mbau and O.K. Mwangi. All of them have talked against the criminal gang called Mungiki . At this juncture, I wish to point out that the work to combat crime should not be left to the police alone, but should ... view
• 20 Jun 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, first, I would like to thank Maj-Gen. Nkaisserry for, at least, recognising that the police have been doing a very good job. The police have been dealing with a movement that had been tolerated and even supported by the previous Government. In fact, during the 2002 General Elections, the KANU regime had the audacity to provide vehicles to the Mungiki . It gave them security during the campaigns and funded them. I am saying that to explain that, that is a sect that was supported by Government structures for very many years. That is why it has ... view
• 20 Jun 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was simply explaining that when it is convenient, some politicians use some illegal gangs for their own purposes. But it is important to note that gangs of that nature are a danger to everybody else. They are a danger to society. They grow into monsters that we cannot control. So, even when it is in our convenience, we should never support criminal activities, irrespective of whether they are on our side or not. That is why this Government has vowed to wipe out that illegal gang. Mr. Speaker, Sir, on the issue of hon. Members being ... view
• 20 Jun 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have, time and again, said that we will not negotiate with those criminals. If you negotiate with criminals, you legitimise their criminal activities. This Government is not prepared to do that. I know there have been recommendations not only from one Minister, but also from leading Opposition figures that the Government should enter into talks with that criminal gang. That is not the approach of this Government. Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is no economy with the truth. What I have issued is a very detailed Ministerial Statement. Our concentration, as a Government, is not to harass ... view
• 20 Jun 2007 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. We accept Mr. Raila's decision to bring forward this document. What is preventing him from going to a police station to report these allegations, give evidence and help them with June 20, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1933 investigations? view
• 20 Jun 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, are we turning this House into a police station where allegations and information can be brought, so that we can follow them and do investigation? view
• 19 Jun 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that during the night of 15th May, 2007, two male persons who were working as watchmen at Mosoriot Teachers College were attacked by unknown assailants, who inflicted serious injuries on them. One of the victims was found dead while the other died three days later while undergoing treatment at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. The motive of the killing was established to have been robbery. During the robbery, Kshs329,000 was reported stolen from the institution. (b) No arrests have been made in connection with the murder. However, investigations are ... view
• 19 Jun 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that has already been done. I have talked to the OCPD of the area and he has told me that there is a 24-hour patrol going on in the town. On top of that, there is now a permanent roadblock at the gate of the college manned by Administration Police (AP) officers. We have 14 AP officers stationed at the centre itself. view
• 19 Jun 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have just said that the APs are there on top of the regular police patrols. I have been assured by the OCPD of the area that there is now a 24-hour patrol in the town. They have now moved the roadblock, which was far away, to the gates of the college to make sure that security is tightened. If the hon. Member has problems with the DO, we can investigate and if we find that there is a particular problem with that particular person, we will take action. view