Kalonzo Musyoka

All parliamentary appearances

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• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I did not use the word “never”. If my friend, the hon. Member for Rangwe, felt that way, I sincerely apologise. There are certain words I can never use. All I meant to say was that he did not contribute to this particular Statement. I think he had issues with a colleague, but not with me. That is actually correct. Mr. Speaker, Sir, Mr. Imanyara feels that we should make direct appearance before the ICC. Indeed, he is a learned friend for many years, and we have come together a long way, right from the university. I ... view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, now you know who used the word “never”. The hon. Member for Imenti Central can “never” concede. I am not trying to misquote him; it is with a lighter touch. These are issues of grave national importance. Mr. Twaha is wondering why some of the African Union members, who are not members of the ICC should feel--- view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Thank you so much. Then I must congratulate you for agreeing with me. That is the same issue that Mr. Njuguna raised on this matter. The P5, as they are commonly referred to, are the United States of America (USA), the United Kingdom (UK), Russia, China and France. We all know that each of them has a veto. I can tell you that the UK is a member of the ICC. That is why I disagree with Dr. Khalwale, that this is a waste of public funds. It is not. The figures that I have given have actually shown that ... view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand guided. My friend, Ms. Karua is concerned, and rightly so, with the views of Kenyans who are the victims. In my statement, I did cover that fairly elaborately. It is not that we are out to save the Ocampo Six, but we are just bringing the integrity of the nation State back to where it truly belongs. The ICC is a court of last resort. I think we were beginning to be the laughing stock as we are seen to be the only country in the world which believed in the integrity of the ICC. ... view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think you need to protect me so that I can cover the other points. view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I heard what Mr. Olago and Mrs. Shebesh said. I want to assure them--- view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Mrs. Shebesh feels that what we are trying to do would actually jeopardize the fate of those who have been named by Mr. Ocampo. I want to tell her that there is no indication whatsoever, in law or in fact--- This is a very respectable approach. We are doing these things above board, and I am sure that future generations will prove us right. This is the best thing to do at this particular point in our country’s history. We are not saying “yes” to impunity. I would be the last person to embrace impunity. That is ... view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the reason I evaded the last question is because it amounts to anticipating debate. I am sure my learned friend will agree with me that I cannot begin to deal with that. However, with regard to the issue of exercise of collective responsibility by the Cabinet, where the Cabinet is behind the establishment of a local initiative, that Cabinet decision stays. This is truly what we are acting upon. It is nothing related to what hon. Olago referred to. I want to say that Kenyans will continue to be consulted. This is a continuous process. We are ... view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thought the Government was the Government. When you take a Cabinet decision it encompasses--- I said the welfare of the IDPs is actually taken into account in this mission and always. I can confirm that over and over again. view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Ms. Karua might want to name me, but I think it would be inappropriate because I have not disobeyed the Chair; I have no intention of disobeying the Chair, which would then lead to such a harsh sanction. The truth of the matter is that the Government took into account, and continues to take into account, the interests of the IDPs. However, as to actual consultation like going to Mawingu to ask them whether I should be allowed to go to Malawi that has not happened. I do not think it is the kind of approach that ... view