Gabriel Koshal Tongoyo

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I stand guided. The Committee was satisfied with the suitability of all the nominees, their experience, skills and, more importantly, their integrity after looking at the testimonials that were presented by Government agencies. I have no doubt that the eight nominees...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) I just want to be on record that our police officers are professional. They do not abduct. Abductions are done by the criminals and it is the duty of our police officers to pursue them. If there are few rogue officers who are unprofessional...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) You know, this topic is wide. I cannot say it all. However, it is also good to appreciate that there is a very clear distinction between abduction and arrest. Our Constitution and laws are very clear. When a suspect commits a crime, the law...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to equally contribute and add my voice to the presidential address to the nation on Thursday. It is true that the President addressed the nation in fulfilment of a constitutional mandate according to Articles...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Yes. I think I was very clear that the ballistics section of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) , and the forensic laboratory are still doing the forensic analysis. So, when the analysis is completed, the inquiry file will be forwarded to the DPP.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Possibly, Hon. Njeri is practising opposition politics on the Floor of the House for populist…

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon Temporary Speaker, let me finish.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) I want to respond to the request for statement asked for by the Member of Parliament for Kirinyaga County, Hon. Jane Njeri Maina. She specifically wanted to know the status of investigation into the death of Derrick Gachoki, and whether the police officers who...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I acknowledge and admit that the shooting from the firearm of the police officer happened accidentally. I want to just tell the Hon. Member that it happens. That is an accidental shooting. When a pistol or whichever gun is cocked, and the...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) The issue of the gun that discharged the ammunition truly belonged to the officer. We said it was accidental. For the majority of us who own guns, you know that when you have not engaged the safety pin, the ammunition can discharge…