Musalia Mudavadi

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• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: On a Point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. There was a Statement I wished to make on behalf of--- view
• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to make a Statement on the issue of referendum because there has been a lot of debate on it lately. So, there are some points that I wish to make a clarification on. In recent weeks, statements have been made that plant doubts over the eagerly awaited referendum--- view
• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in recent weeks, statements have been made that planted doubts over the eagerly awaited referendum on the proposed Constitution. These statements have been based on events and actions in which the Government had no hand whatsoever. But they have been used to create doubts about the Government’s commitment to a free, decent, fair contest and poll. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Government’s policy is clear and straightforward. First, the Government will not deploy any of its apparatus or financial resources to favour one side or the other. The referendum will be conducted in a level playing field. The ... view
• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Government has began to take decisive and credible measure to put the above policies into practice. First on security, we assure you that all campaign rallies both for Yes and No will be provided with adequate security. All persons entering campaign rally grounds will be thoroughly screened. Security agencies will perform security sweeps on all venues before the rallies and secure the grounds until the event is over. As part of this security arrangement, Ministers and Assistant Minister in both Yes and No camps will continue to be allowed to use their official vehicles and security ... view
• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, providing the security as outlined above requires information and advance planning. Therefore, there would be proper regulation of all meetings as stipulated under the law. Police will strictly enforce the law and the 1997 IPPG regulations regarding public rallies will be followed. In addition, intelligence will be strengthened and information collected will be shared with security stakeholders. This measure will never be used to advance the cause of one side over the other. view
• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the second issue relates to the use of financial and other resources of the Government for the conduct of the referendum. In the Financial Year, 2009/2010, the Treasury provided Kshs6.85 billion for the Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC) largely for by-elections and voter registration. The Committee of Experts (COE) was given Kshs500,000 for printing of books. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) was provided with Kshs119 million. All in all, a total of Kshs7.5 billion was given for the referendum process in the Financial Year 2009/2010. For the similar purposes, Kshs7 billion is allocated in the ... view
• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have no otherwise on this matter. Our Vision 2030 is tied to the delivery of a new Constitution. A new Constitution is a pillar in our reform agenda. As I speak, this country is today commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Saba Saba Day, the day the search for a new Constitution began in earnest. We have travelled so far, spent too much, waited too long and lost so much, including lives. This process has to come to an end. The Government is committed to see it end successfully on August 4th. view
• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, apart from the security and normal protocol mentioned above, no Government resources will be provided for either the Yes or No camps. We, in the Yes camp, will continue to finance our promotional materials with donations of well wishers. We trust that the No camp will do the same. view
• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me now take up the allegation that the NCIC is being used by the Yes camp to intimidate or prosecute leaders of the No camp. Nothing could be further from the truth than this allegation. The National Accord clearly stipulates that the NCIC is independent from the Executive branch of the Government. In fact, the NCIC has also fingered leaders in the Yes Camp too in its recent crackdown. view
• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, His Excellency the President and the Prime Minister have directed that the security forces do not take action that could even indirectly result in intimidation or harassment of any political leaders. I believe that our record is clear. Police has not harassed any No proponents. No rallies have been cancelled by the State. A prayer meeting planned for last Thursday at Uhuru Park was denied permission on the grounds of security. The scene, as we all know, had been previously attacked and, therefore, it needed further preservation and investigation of possible cause of that insecurity. view