Joseph Konzolo Munyao

All parliamentary appearances

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• 24 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, so far, no arrest has been made. But the police are there right now and we intend to keep them there permanently, because that is a long road and bandits sometimes attack. It is an isolated area and we intend to keep this police unit and the GSU officers there permanently to give travellers security. view
• 24 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have policemen patrolling Nyeri-Karatina Road, but I am prepared to investigate the information that the Member has given to find out whether there was any lapse on that particular highway. But we have a unit there. view
• 24 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have discussed that particular matter with Mr. Syongo and there are certain recommendations which he has made which I intend to discuss with the Police Commissioner, so that we can see that they are implemented. But I agree with him that we need more officers and better equipment in that area. view
• 24 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Minister gave a statement on the measures that we are taking to deal with organized gangs, especially in Nairobi and its surroundings. But it is important to note that it appears that some of these gangs were tolerated in the past, and because this Government does not tolerate criminal activities, the gangsters are reacting because they have 1610 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES May 24, 2007 been hit. We will continue hitting them, and I am sure that we are going to wipe them out. view
• 24 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am prepared to sit down with Mr. Lesrima, so that we can discuss the measures that we can take, including putting up a permanent police post along the route, in order to make sure that, that highway is safe. view
• 24 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, hon. Lesrima asked a specific question which required a specific answer. But if a Question is asked on the comprehensive measures that we are taking to deal with insecurity, we will be able to respond to it. But that would take a lot of time. If he wants us to give a statement outlining the measures that we are taking to deal with insecurity in the country, we are prepared do that. view
• 24 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Mr. Angwenyi requested a Ministerial Statement on a matter that involved the Government Spokesman, Dr. Alfred Mutua. I hereby issue the Ministerial Statement. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on numerous occasions, members of the public have raised their concerns and outrage, through the various radio stations and articles in newspapers, claiming that there was shoddy work and theft of Government resources in the ongoing road works in Mombasa. On Friday, 18th May, 2007, Dr. Mutua went to Mombasa to authenticate the numerous complaints raised by members of the public on the re-carpeting of roads in Mombasa. For ... view
• 24 May 2007 in National Assembly: His words, and I quote, were:- " Hatuwezi kuongea hapa. Peleka hawa watu tukaongee mbele ". The contractors and Ministry of Roads and Public Works officials were taken to the PC's office where Dr. Mutua, hon. Mwaboza and other Government officials held a meeting on the ongoing road works in the area. In the meeting, the contractors admitted that the works needed to be re-done and attributed the problem to the recent heavy rains. They apologized and agreed to re-do the works at their own cost. At no time did the Government Spokesman order for the arrest of those contractors ... view
• 24 May 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Dr. Mutua's functions or job description is as follows:- (i) Carrying out research on factors underlying negative public opinion on the Government and providing appropriate strategies to address such negative opinion; (ii) Propagation of Government policies and programmes and dissemination of accurate information; (iii) Advising the Government on the best practices in dealing with the media; (iv) Liaising with the media on matters touching on Government; (v) Ensuring good working relations between the Government, media and the general public; (vi) Liaising with Ministries and Government departments on matters relating to dissemination of relevant information ... view
• 24 May 2007 in National Assembly: He has a Ph.D in journalism! Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the other issue I was asked to clarify--- view