Wakoli Bifwoli

All parliamentary appearances

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• 3 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Attorney-General of the Republic of Kenya is not in the habit of blaming people. He is just in the habit of explaining matters. I have explained that part of the problem in the USA appears to be the law, which prohibits the competent authorities there from ensuring that their citizens comply with overseas investigations. That appears to be the law that is there. So, I have just explained that fact. view
• 3 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am appealing to this House, starting with Dr. Khalwale, to rise up in unison to condemn and urge the Government of the USA to co-operate with our investigations, so that we can unearth the whole saga of Anglo Leasing. Now that I have informed you, please, speak up. I am quite sure that Dr. Khalwale is capable of speaking up. view
• 3 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, all these cases arise from Kenya. The agreements relating to the Anglo Leasing scandals were made here. The fact of the matter is that, in order for us to apprehend the key suspects and the initiators of these projects, we need the assistance of foreign investigation agencies. Particularly, if we are aiming at getting our money back from wherever it has gone, we require the co-operation of foreign investigation agencies. That is why I want to put it on record that, at least, we are receiving assistance from the SFO of the UK. The Swiss authorities ... view
• 3 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think we should be happy that, at least, we have the money. view
• 3 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I can only say what is within my competence; that is, I am happy the money was received. As to who refunded it, that is a different question which can be answered by the Ministry of Finance. view
• 3 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not aware of it now, but there exists arrangement for that to happen. I will be able to answer that question fully later. However, I know that we have been cooperating very much on the issue of drug trafficking and it all depends on the consent of the persons involved. view
• 3 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want the hon. Members to bear in mind that we use the extradition treaty when we have collected enough evidence to be able to apply to the court in the USA. We cannot use the extradition treaty for suspects. We use it where you have finalized the case and there is enough evidence--- view
• 3 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when we reach a level where we can indict somebody, then that will be put in motion. view
• 3 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the first stage in any criminal proceedings is investigation. We were not requesting that these people come to Kenya. We were requesting that the investigators from the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) go to the USA and interrogate them there. That is the first stage! You do not jump a stage view
• 3 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there are precedents, but there are procedures to be followed. An application comes in and it must disclose sufficient evidence against the person being sort for. It goes to court and the court has to agree and then extradition takes place. That is why I am saying, just because you suspect somebody, you cannot just ask for extradition. In fact, that application would fail if it goes to court. In an extradition case, the court must be satisfied that there is sufficient evidence against that person. It must also be satisfied that it is not an ... view