Mutahi Kagwe

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• 26 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in short, Mr. Mburu likened hon. Members in this House and its Speaker to agents of Satan and prayed to God to wipe them out from the face of the earth in the same way He did to the Biblical April 26, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 729 Sodom and Gomorrah, and asking Him to annihilate them. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the long and short of Mr. Mburu's vitriolic broadcasts lasting close to one hour and complete with repeats was to besmirch and cast negative aspersions on the character and standing of hon. Members of Parliament. Mr. Speaker, Sir, may ... view
• 26 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: My Kiswahili experts tell me that this translates to something akin to the fact that:- "This is an assembly of thieves, robbers and mass murderers who do not deserve to be called either honourable or leaders." Mr. Speaker, Sir, the presenter, in a combative tone, goes on to incite Kenyans to criminal provocation and to rise against their duly elected leaders. I quote: "On behalf of Kenyans and for Kenyans, I would like us to prepare for battle. The battle that will take us to today's Parliament to say that we are tired of the oppression from Parliament and politicians". ... view
• 26 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: For instance, it is unthinkable that a responsible radio presenter would have the temerity to go on a live programme and liken hon. Members to prostitutes in Koinange Street, and I quote: "There is no difference between these politicians and harlots in Koinange Street. This is sex politics and these political harlots are men and women in Parliament." Mr. Waweru, proceeds to maliciously and heretically beseech God to create a thunderbolt that will strike Parliament and kill all hon. Members instantly. As I quote again, Please remember this was on Friday. "As we pray for our nation, my fellow Kenyans, ... view
• 26 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is possible to take more than one action. I have just stated the first one. We have asked the management of the Royal Media Services to immediately undertake a withdrawal and apologise to all hon. Members of Parliament, the Speaker and the House in general. In my demand letter, I have insisted that while broadcasting the apology, the station must not restate the injury, and that the apology, even when offered, does not stop Parliament in general, and in particular hon. Members adversely mentioned, from taking appropriate legal action. I wish to point out that hon. ... view
• 26 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Further, my Ministry is consulting with the Attorney-General with a view to fast-tracking to Parliament the long overdue Media Bill that will set the benchmark for the self-regulation of the media industry. I am appealing to hon. Members to support this Bill when it comes to this House. However, we must not lose sight of what is good, and I beg that we do not. We must not lose sight of the fact that not the entire media is guilty of this crime. The media houses which observe the tenets of journalism must be encouraged to continue doing so. Indeed, ... view
• 26 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there are circumstances when words are not enough to describe some actions that are taken by some people. Indeed, one really wonders when you listen to that broadcast whether the individual should not be examined by a doctor because he cannot possibly be sane. This is not the first time these broadcasts of insults to hon. Members are happening. It has continued to be the case. However, this is the worst. It is the apex or the height of insults that hon. Members have suffered from. Therefore, I am suggesting that the way forward lest we lose ... view
• 26 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am sure all hon. Members in this House share the sentiments you have expressed. Indeed, we are all particularly outraged. Regarding the issue of licences, this afternoon, before coming to this House, I asked our Permanent Secretary, to go to the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) office and look at the contractual performance, licence obligations and the licence issued, to see where we legally stand. As we have said, it is absolutely necessary that we follow the law as it stands, and ensure that any action we take is within the law. I would also like ... view
• 25 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank Mr. Kenneth for his generous donation of four minutes. I rise to support this Motion. When we talk about expenditure for famine relief, it is important for us to--- view
• 25 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is very important to appreciate that the expenditure on famine relief is multi-ministerial in the sense that it is not just the question of purchase of food. Indeed, the purchase of food probably takes up about half of the money. Most of the money will go to areas such as transportation of the food. 660 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES April 25, 2006 Transporting a plane-load of food to North Eastern Province, for example, may be more expensive than the cost of purchasing the food. However, that notwithstanding, that food must be taken to the places where Kenyans are ... view
• 25 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was unable to decipher whether it is in particular or it is including. However, there are those saying that hon. Members of Parliament are "Ibilisi" . When somebody wishes people ill and dead, the only individual who is capable of doing that; the only being capable of wishing all hon. Members of Parliament dead is the devil! It is not possible for right-thinking individuals of the community to wish any ill anywhere in the world. These are people who have lost sight of their role. They have forgotten that the freedom of the media is a ... view