Mutula Kilonzo

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• 23 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would sincerely like to thank the Minister and his personnel as well as the task forces including the hon. Justice Ransley Task Force, which has made it possible to stand here this afternoon to second this very crucial law for our country. view
• 23 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also want to pay special tribute to the Constitutional Implementation Commission (CIC) and the office of the Attorney-General. You will recall that even long before the promulgation of the Constitution, the Ransely Task Force had already been appointed. However, upon the appointment of the CIC, they felt that they needed to go round the country to collect comments and engage in public participation. I think it is essential the country recognizes the role that is being played by that Commission. view
• 23 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Article 245 of the Constitution requires this country to appoint an Inspector- General and this law that Mr. Saitoti has so ably put forth will facilitate the appointment of this critical office for our country. I do not need to remind this House of the challenges that it has faced. There have been challenges of extra-judicial killings and Members of Parliament, time and again, have stood up on points of order and on urgent Motions on this matter. Time has come for a law like this to be passed. You will recollect that time and again, the issue of police ... view
• 23 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, there are a number of other Schedules. For example, there is the issue of “Superiors” on page 827. I have noticed in the police force people who think that you can always cite “superior orders” as protection for using firearms to shoot Kenyans, like that man who was taken to court in the Kirui case, using a gun and a boot bought by taxes to shoot and kick a Kenyan. It is unfortunate. It is because of faulty investigations that the case took the turn that it did. We have even gone further in these ... view
• 23 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: On 830 you will find offences against discipline. This is also another area that I recommend this House to look at very carefully to ensure that they are audited as regulations to reflect the actual powers of the police. view
• 23 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, again, allow me to refer to the Fifth Schedule, under Clause 59, which is Arrest and Detention Rules, which is critical. You will find a woman who has been molested or beaten up by her husband in some parts of this country and even in the City; when she calls the police, she is told called that; that is a “dome.” We want to make sure that the arrest and detention rules are understood by this House, as it passes this law. Therefore, the Schedule says:- “In the performance of the functions and exercise of ... view
• 23 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: In fact, if the House deemed it fit, we could even repeat them here, so that they are clear as to what is required. Allow me to refer you to page 815 where you will find Clause 132. It says:- “The Inspector-General shall put in place a system of ensuring continuous and sustainable police reforms with regard to service operation matters.” view
• 23 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, these are fundamental clauses and I think that this is an historical moment, in an effort to reform our police. view
• 23 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Without much further ado, I recommend this Bill to the House and beg to second. view
• 23 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Bill be now read a Second Time. view