Peter Njuguna Gitau

All parliamentary appearances

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• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me the chance to contribute to this very important Motion. view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: Let me start by thanking the Committee and the Chair for the diligence they have exhibited in the generation of this Report. It is important that we note national security is an ingredient to development in this country. Therefore, it is important for the Government to wage a vibrant fight against any threats by terrorists. I recall when Kenya and Tanzania were hit by terrorist attacks the same day. Many lives were lost and property was destroyed. That caused a very serious scare to Kenya and to the entire East African region. Consequently, it also affected our social fabric and ... view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I want to reiterate that this country is governed by a Constitution. The Constitution guarantees all Kenyans their freedoms, their rights and even the enjoyment of their Constitution even in its implementation. Therefore, when we heard that 11 Kenyans were arrested in Uganda, it would have been prudent if they were tried speedily in that country and their rights guaranteed in a court of law. We have courts in Uganda and if there were merits on the arrests, those people should have been taken to a court of law, avoid unnecessary harassment, traumatizing innocent Kenyans and ... view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: Our memories are quite vivid that when they sought for legal representation in Uganda, the lawyers who went to represent them were also immediately arrested. They were denied their right to practice law in that country. Therefore, it is important that those Kenyans enjoy their rights, just like the way we have our rights in this country. view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: Concerning the other five Kenyans who were arrested in Kenya and surrendered to the Ugandan Government, that should not have happened because we have our own police. We have our police system. We have our own courts system. They should have been arrested and accorded their rights of representation. That has not happened. Therefore, it is important that, as we continue to fight terrorism and any other threat, basic human rights of our people should not be denied. It is almost clear from the Report that there was no proper co-ordination when those people were arrested and taken to Uganda. ... view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Speaker, we have international treaties and the Interpol. If it is Interpol that arrested those people, our conscience would be clear. Therefore, now that Interpol was not used in that predicament, it is unconstitutional and illegal to continue holding Kenyans in Ugandan jails. Our people have been harassed in Migingo Island, where they are settled lawfully. The Island is on the Kenyan side and, up to now, we have not been told what is really happening. view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: The Kenyan Government has not surrendered or sold Migingo Island. Therefore, there must clear demarcation so that our business people and even citizens can enjoy their freedoms in all corners of this country. Our boundaries must be cleared properly so that our current and future generations will not be arrested unnecessarily. As we fight the Al-Shabaab and Al-Qaeda threat threatening this country, Kenyans should not be taken for a ride. view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: With those few remarks, I beg to support the recommendations of the Committee. view
• 23 May 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am concerned about the quorum in the House as--- view
• 22 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, unfortunately, you will notice that nine men and six women have already perished on this road. When will the Assistant Minister mount road signs to prevent further loss of human lives on this road? view