Kariuki Mirugi

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 191 to 200 of 212.

• 29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, at all points of entry, whether it is airports or ports, we do thorough searches on individuals and consignments that enter this country. We have arrested a number of people who are today in custody. Others are in prison, after having been found in possession of drugs. As far as Kenya Airways is concerned, it is unfortunate that two of their staff have been arrested in the last three months. There are similar arrangements in other airports to ensure that even the airline crews are thoroughly searched before they enter any country. As far as money ... view
• 29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this matter is before a court. These drugs are an exhibit before the court and their destruction is being carried out on the orders of the court. So, the matter is sub judice . As for the persons who have been mentioned, I think we should be cautious. You should not take people's money and then make all manner of allegations against them. view
• 29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is really common knowledge that since these drugs are in the custody of the court and the court has ordered their destruction, they are not available for sale. But my point was that you should not make allegations against foreigners, when you know they have given you money and you are trying to run away from a debt. view
• 29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think you need to call the House to order. view
• 29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. Pursuant to Standing Order No.74, the matter is sub judice, pending before a constitutional court, vide Nairobi High Court Petition No.113, 2006, which touches on all issues related to the 188 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES March 29, 2006 three questions. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay on the Table two documents; one is the petition itself. The petitioner is Standard Limited and Baraza Limited. The respondents are the Attorney-General, the Commissioner of Police and the Minister, Office of the President, in charge of Internal Security. There are declaratory orders which have been sought on ... view
• 29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: The issues raised are about an alleged raid on the Standard Ltd--- view
• 29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: So far, it is an allegation until proved and the issue raised in paragraph 9 of the pleadings is whether the search was arbitrary, whether it was lawful and whether the arrests were lawful or not. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the 10 declaratory orders all relate to the events of 2nd March, 2006, and whether the fundamental rights of the petitioner were violated. So, the issue of the entry and whether the people who carried out the search in the premises was lawful is an issue at hand. view
• 29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I shall endeavour to have this Ministerial Statement here, but I wish to state that the incident took place outside the school compound. view
• 29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I wish to support the sentiments of His Excellency the President on the opening of this Session. I would also like to support the sentiments that were expressed by the hon. Speaker on that particular occasion. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think this House as an institution has a very big challenge and it has a serious credibility crisis. This House has an image crisis. As people look at us out there, they wonder whether we are performing as expected. This is the challenge that His Excellency the President raised that the expectations of ... view
• 29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Did you hear the hon. Member say that the Government should stop courts from issuing injunctions? Is he in order to suggest that the Government should interfere with the independence of the Judiciary? view