Gabriel Koshal Tongoyo

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me an opportunity. The issue the Member for Nandi Hills raised is very serious, and it should be of great concern to Kenyans. I remember that in the last Parliament, a similar issue was reported in some...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me an opportunity. The issue the Member for Nandi Hills raised is very serious, and it should be of great concern to Kenyans. I remember that in the last Parliament, a similar issue was reported in some...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Oundo proposed that the board members should have a bachelor’s degree, and we should appreciate that. We all agree that the Bill is very progressive and we support it in totality. But on the issue of the qualifications of those…

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Kenya Roads Board (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 18 of 2024) and its approval thereof. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : The Mover to move...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) It is a point of information, but we will have an opportunity to discuss that issue and perhaps amend it during the Committee of the whole House. We should appreciate that a majority of Kenyans are illiterate, especially those who live on huge chunks...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) I will try, Hon. Speaker, by Thursday next week.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) I want to add something.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.11 of 2024) and approved the same with amendments.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 35 of 2024) and approved the same with amendments. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : The...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you so much, Hon. Speaker. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this very progressive and important Bill. From the outset, I congratulate my brother, Hon. (Dr) Oundo, for coming up with this Bill. As it has been said by...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, it is not really a point of order. I rose up earlier and supported the Bill. I hope we will have an opportunity to amend the Bill because there is a part in the Bill… 27th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, as much as I would want to agree with the Vice-Chairperson, and advice of the Deputy Speaker, we had a one-hour discussion with Hon. Parashina in my office a few hours ago over the same issue. We know Narok and Kajiado boarder...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Oundo proposed that the board members should have a bachelor’s degree, and we should appreciate that. We all agree that the Bill is very progressive and we support it in totality. But on the issue of the qualifications of those…

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Kenya Roads Board (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 18 of 2024) and its approval thereof. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : The Mover to move...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) It is a point of information, but we will have an opportunity to discuss that issue and perhaps amend it during the Committee of the whole House. We should appreciate that a majority of Kenyans are illiterate, especially those who live on huge chunks...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) I will try, Hon. Speaker, by Thursday next week.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) I want to add something.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.11 of 2024) and approved the same with amendments.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 35 of 2024) and approved the same with amendments. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Peter Kaluma) : The...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you so much, Hon. Speaker. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this very progressive and important Bill. From the outset, I congratulate my brother, Hon. (Dr) Oundo, for coming up with this Bill. As it has been said by...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, it is not really a point of order. I rose up earlier and supported the Bill. I hope we will have an opportunity to amend the Bill because there is a part in the Bill… 27th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, as much as I would want to agree with the Vice-Chairperson, and advice of the Deputy Speaker, we had a one-hour discussion with Hon. Parashina in my office a few hours ago over the same issue. We know Narok and Kajiado boarder...

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 and...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I appreciate Members for debating objectively the nomination and approval of the eight of them. It is true, as has been put by majority of Members, IPOA is a very crucial institution. It is a civilian oversight that holds our uniformed officers...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security in its Report on the Vetting of Nominees for Appointment as Chairperson and as Members of the Board of...

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 and...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I appreciate Members for debating objectively the nomination and approval of the eight of them. It is true, as has been put by majority of Members, IPOA is a very crucial institution. It is a civilian oversight that holds our uniformed officers...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security in its Report on the Vetting of Nominees for Appointment as Chairperson and as Members of the Board of...

Hon Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) On a point of information, Hon. Deputy Speaker.

Hon Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) He has said that some governors travel in a convoy of about 50 or 60 vehicles. I want to inform you that there was a video going around on the Governor of Narok County travelling in a convoy of about 700 cars. He was...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I will try to bring it on Thursday afternoon.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) She is requesting, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Okay.

Hon Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, Whip of the Majority Party has spoken very eloquently on how these governors show opulence and travelling in convoys.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA However, I want to mention one thing. One of the questions was on the long-term strategies. As a Committee, we visited the region extensively some time back.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security in its Report on the vetting of nominees for appointment as Chairperson and as Members of the Board...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, the Hon. Member has admitted that we spoke. I suggested that he re-submits it as a Question addressed to the Cabinet Secretary so that when he comes to the House he can have an opportunity to interrogate him. We agreed that he...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on the vetting of nominees for appointment as Chairperson and as Members of the Board of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority

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) 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) 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) 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...