Wakoli Bifwoli

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• 23 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the money allocated to Eldoret in Uasin Gishu District is for development purposes like for the construction of an office. However, money to do with issuance of title deeds, survey, adjudication and workers' salaries has not been factored in. Since we have been allocated very little money to use on administration in our Ministry, we are unable to manage all the demands from all over the country. However, if we are given the money, honestly, we shall do these things even in one or two years time. view
• 23 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am here and they are coming. As I said earlier, we were looking at what the Members raised yesterday. Now that they are through, they are just about to arrive and I will take notes. view
• 16 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware that Mzee Ariwonyang' was murdered at Namadale on 5th May, 2005. (b) The suspect was released when the Kitale High Court, sitting at Kakuma on 12th October, 2006 withdrew the murder charge under Kitale High Court case Number 19/05 in favour of a public inquest being held. (c) Inquest No.5/06 was registered by the Senior Resident Magistrate Court at Lodwar. Fourteen witnesses have so far testified. There are five more to give evidence. view
• 16 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as you know, in murder cases, the charge is before the High Court which has to satisfy itself before somebody is asked to make a plea, whether or not he thinks that on the file, there is sufficient evidence. The Judge says that there was no sufficient evidence yet to prefer a charge of murder on the following grounds--- view
• 16 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: The High Court sittings at Kakuma were not satisfied that there was enough evidence to prefer a charge of murder. Amongst the grounds that the High Court was not satisfied with, and which they communicated to the State Counsel, was that although some witnesses recorded statements that some Kenya Police Reservists (KPRs) shot the deceased, the actual KPR who shot at the man was not identified. There was a commotion. Secondly, no identification parade was conducted. Thirdly, the firearms examiner's report dated 25th November, 2005 concluded that it was hard to ascertain the calibre of the bullet head recovered. Fourthly, ... view
• 16 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, what the Attorney-General has done, is doing and will continue to do is to strengthen the police in their investigations, a part from what the Police Department, itself, is doing. We want to recommend that professional lawyers should be hired by the Police Department. Indeed, quite a few have been hired. Also, if you read the National Prosecution Policy, the state counsels that we are going to hire will have a more interactive role with the investigators, so that the investigators can feel free to contact our office and, therefore, be guided on what areas to cover ... view
• 16 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that is a very good concern. I would like to say this: Hon. Members should bring to my attention any case where a police officer has shot somebody, continues to hold that gun, there is no inquest and he or she has not been suspended. I will take action because the policy is that where there is excessive use of firearm, and either somebody has been injured or lost a life, at the very least, there must be a suspension followed by an inquest. However, a murder case can also be preferred in an appropriate case. view
• 16 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am aware that the hon. Member knows about that case quite well. That is because he was there and the records show that he was there. He has asked what we can do to ensure that the people of Turkana North are notified of the resumed hearing dates of the inquest. I undertake to notify him of the resumed hearing dates of the inquest. He can then help us to ensure that the people of Turkana attend the court on that day. view
• 15 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for that communication. Indeed, the founding fathers of the Constitution almost 45 years ago in exempting 1810 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES July 15, 2008 the Attorney-General from the provisions of Section 39 of the Constitution must have had regard to the many roles the Attorney-General plays under the Constitution and the laws of Kenya. Mr. Speaker, Sir, on my part, I have always taken my responsibilities to the august House seriously. Indeed, I have always notified the Speaker, through the Clerk of the National and the Leader of Government Business, of my absence. I have always ... view
• 15 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in fact, I want the record to be put straight. I am very pleased that the Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade Committee, which I understand you gave two weeks to compile their reports, has asked me to appear before them on Friday and you will hear my version on the issue when the report comes to this House. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to correct what Mr. Sirma said. I was going to be away and, in fact, right now I am supposed to be in Geneva, but--- view