Gabriel Koshal Tongoyo

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. We shall be able to provide the response in two weeks’ time.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) I am most obliged, Hon. Speaker. However, I seek your indulgence. The Hon. Member has alluded to forced disappearance, and I believe we should be responsible enough not to draw conclusions before any investigation or formal response is issued.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Very well. I am well guided.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: 26th June 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 2 Report of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on its

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I want to join my colleagues in condemning what happened yesterday. I also want to pass my condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in yesterday's demonstrations. From the start, what happened yesterday was not demonstrations; they were...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) As I finalise, I want to commend the work that was done by our police officers. There are very patriotic and dedicated officers who went beyond the call of duty to protect this country. It is time we have a candid conversation, come to...

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

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. You recall last week, I promised the House that the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration would appear before the Committee today to respond to about 18 requests for statements. The Cabinet Secretary wrote a letter to us last...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I am responding to a Statement sought by Hon. Jared Okello regarding the death of Ojwang’.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Well guided, Hon. Speaker. I am aware of the issue of sub judice. 18th June 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 3

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) I am well guided, Hon. Speaker. This is also a matter of great public interest. Hon. Speaker, the Member for Nyando Constituency, Hon. Jared Okello, sought a Statement on the Floor of this House on the circumstances that led to the death of Mr...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) I have a status update report from Ahmed Issack Hassan, the Chairperson of IPOA, outlining that so far, they have made eight arrests. They have arrested Corporal James Mukhwana, who is currently before the Milimani Law Court, and has been detained for 21 days...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, on that one, I do not want to... There is one question that has come out clearly. As much as we all regret it as a country, it was a very unfortunate event, including what happened yesterday. Of course, we saw in...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Ok, it is me talking.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, as much as we invite the Cabinet Secretary, what we wanted from the Internal Affairs Unit was full cooperation. When 18th June 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 8 Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA)we interrogated them, IPOA confirmed to us that the Inspector-General...

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

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Okay. It is better that way. I would suggest that you recommend that IPOA also joins the Cabinet Secretary.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) I am well guided.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. As I indicated last week, we have invited the Cabinet Secretary to respond to other Statements from Members. He will appear before us on Thursday, 19th June 2025. So, if you approve, I can also put the Member's Statement together...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, in regard to the Statement sought by Hon. Jared Okello, I think it is more than just his Statement. You remember that before he asked for it, the Committee had already written to the Inspector General (IG) and the Independent Police Oversight...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. 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 Approval Hearing of Nominees for Appointment as Members of the National Police Service...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) For what? Hon. Deputy Speaker, I think... (Loud consultations)(Loud consultations)

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) If it pleases them, so may it be.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) I apologise for saying that she is an outstanding woman who served this country with distinction and ability. 17th June 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 23 (Loud consultations)

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

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Since it seems to have been misunderstood, I withdraw the statement and apologise. Hon. Deputy Speaker, should I proceed?

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) I have said I have withdrawn and apologised and I should be allowed to proceed. It was all in good faith. (Loud consultations) 17th June 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 24 Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA)Imai and Prof Collete Suda, for appointment as Commissioners...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I beg to reply. Despite the fact that none of our great ladies in the House has spoken, I know all of them are in support. I thank all Members who have contributed to this debate.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) I donate two minutes each to Hon. Irene and Hon. Millie.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Once again, I appreciate all Members in this House who have contributed to this Motion and supported it. As I said earlier, I have a lot of confidence in the three nominees we are approving this evening to join...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) My condolences to the family of the young Kenyan. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I have confidence in the three nominees we are approving this evening to join NPSC. I know they will bring the much-needed reform to the police service and modernise it. Their work...

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 its approval hearing of the following nominees for appointment as Members of the National Police Service Commission –

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 Approval Hearing of Nominees for Appointment as Members of the National Police Service...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. You instructed me to, on behalf of this House, carry out an interrogation on the National Police Service, the Inspector General (IG) , and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) with regard to the unfortunate death of Albert Ojwang’. I...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) I have said it, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, your attention was disrupted. I have said we were done with the interrogation of the Inspector-General of Police and IPOA 10 minutes ago and the Report is not ready. However, I am happy to report that IPOA confirmed to us that it...

Hon. Speaker, I was a bit disrupted. Nevertheless, I beg for your indulgence. I have 17 requests for statements that have not yet been responded to. We are dealing with only one – what Hon. Umulkher has requested. Hon. Speaker, what I was trying to ask for is this: If...

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I am well guided. Just like the rest of us, and a majority of Kenyans, I would like to pass my condolences to the family. It is extremely unfortunate that a young Kenyan dies in the hands of the police where he is supposed to be...

Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Before, I respond to the request for statement by Hon. Donya, I seek your indulgence. I also have the response you had directed me to bring last week – that, we update the House on the progress of investigation on the alleged abduction of Hon. George...

I am well guided, Hon. Speaker. I will now respond to the Statement sought by the Member for Kisii County on the tragic death of Ms Sylvia Kemunto and the escalating cases of gender-based violence. The Member sought to know: Hon. Speaker, in September 2024, Eric Mutinda Philip, the suspect,...

Thank you, Hon. Chairlady. I confirm that Hon. Makali Mulu is a member of the Budget and Appropriations Committee. He was there when I was defending this allocation in the Committee. I confirm to the House and country that the money allocated to this Vote is used prudently. When you...

We have provided money for the same, but it is never enough. That is why we keep imploring on this House to keep adding resources so that we can provide the same. Thank you.

Hon. Caroli, on the issue of identity cards being issued to school children, it is only those who have attained 18 years of age.

I wanted to confirm that we had allocated Ksh1.6 billion for the issuance of identity cards. I think it is good to report that because I see a majority of Members in the Chamber. (Programmes 0605000, 0626000 and 0631000 agreed to) (Vote 1024 agreed to)

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I was a bit disrupted. Nevertheless, I beg for your indulgence. I have 17 requests for statements that have not yet been responded to.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, what I was trying to ask for is this: If you agree with us, that I write to the Cabinet Secretary to appear before the Committee and Members because there are so many requests. That way, we will expedite all of them,...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) We can combine all of them for the Cabinet Secretary to respond to them next week. Thank you.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I am well guided. Just like the rest of us, and a majority of Kenyans, I would like to pass my condolences to the family. It is extremely unfortunate that a young Kenyan dies in the hands of the police...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Yes, Hon. Speaker. If possible, the Members who raised the issues here should also come and support the Committee because heads must roll.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) I am much obliged, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Before, I respond to the request for statement by Hon. Donya, I seek your indulgence. I also have the response you had directed me to bring last week – that, we update the House on the progress of investigation on...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) I am well guided, Hon. Speaker. I will now respond to the Statement sought by the Member for Kisii County on the tragic death of Ms Sylvia Kemunto and the escalating cases of gender-based violence. The Member sought to know:

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Chairlady. I confirm that Hon. Makali Mulu is a member of the Budget and Appropriations Committee. He was there when I was defending this allocation in the Committee. I confirm to the House and country that the money allocated to this...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) We have provided money for the same, but it is never enough. That is why we keep imploring on this House to keep adding resources so that we can provide the same. Thank you.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Caroli, on the issue of identity cards being issued to school children, it is only those who have attained 18 years of age.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) I wanted to confirm that we had allocated Ksh1.6 billion for the issuance of identity cards. I think it is good to report that because I see a majority of Members in the Chamber. (Programmes 0605000, 0626000 and 0631000 agreed to) (Vote 1024 agreed...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) : Yes, I am. Hon. Speaker: Go ahead. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. In response to the request for a statement sought by the Member for Kirinyaga Central, Hon. Joseph Gitari, on the security situation in Kirinyaga, I state as follows: On 4th January 2025,...

Hon. Speaker, on the issues raised by my colleague from Kirinyaga Central, it is really unfortunate that several members of that community have lost their lives. I share his pain and concern, but I assure you and the country that I am going to take personal intervention, even if it...

I will, Hon. Speaker. Well guided. Hon. Speaker, it will be an uphill task at least on the issue regarding Dr. Gikonyo because I do not have the capacity to compel him to give the report. Remember we went there… If you do not get it, we will draw our...

Hon. Speaker, do I proceed? Hon. Speaker: Go ahead. Hon. Speaker, on Hon. Wangwe’s request for statement regarding the status of investigation into the murder of Madam Roselinda Akinyi, I want to state as follows: On 17th April, at approximately 5.30 pm, Mr. Paul Wechuli reported at Shinda Police Station...

Sorry, Hon. Speaker. I need your guidance. We had a statement by Hon. Dorice Donya, which was ready by last week. She was not in the House and she has really been insisting that she is allowed to...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Yes, I am.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. In response to the request for a statement sought by the Member for Kirinyaga Central, Hon. Joseph Gitari, on the security situation in Kirinyaga, I state as follows: On 4th January 2025, Stacy Nyakio Kinyua, 13, a Grade Seven pupil,...

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

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, on the issues raised by my colleague from Kirinyaga Central, it is really unfortunate that several members of that community have lost their lives. I share his pain and concern, but I assure you and the country that I am going to...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, it is true I promised to give the latest update. Since I gave the last update, there have been a lot of developments, including the apprehension and prosecution of the lady, who is a Member of a County Assembly, who spent the...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) I will, Hon. Speaker. Well guided. Hon. Speaker, it will be an uphill task at least on the issue regarding Dr. Gikonyo because I do not have the capacity to compel him to give the report. Remember we went there…

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, remember you instructed us to go there the last time and we were denied access completely! So, we may still undergo the same.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, do I proceed?

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Speaker, on Hon. Wangwe’s request for statement regarding the status of investigation into the murder of Madam Roselinda Akinyi, I want to state as follows: On 17th April, at approximately 5.30 pm, Mr. Paul Wechuli reported at Shinda Police Station via OB No.371704/25...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Sorry, Hon. Speaker. I need your guidance. We had a statement by Hon. Dorice Donya, which was ready by last week. She was not in the House and she has really been insisting that she is allowed to...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to add my voice to what my colleagues have already said. I commend the Budget and Appropriations Committee (BAC) , led by its very able Chairman, Hon. Samuel Atandi, for a job...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for your consideration. Colleagues, I was saying that we have many gazetted units running from sub-counties, divisions and locations. It is an issue that has attracted constant requests for statements in this House. In this Budget, we have managed...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, thank you for your indulgence. We are all aware that a Bill addressing the issue of village elders is already before this House. It was sponsored by the late Hon. Malulu, but I took it over. We want to legislate to...

Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Ordinarily, after giving the response, I had expected Members to react in the manner in which they have done. Nevertheless, I appreciate the interest in this. Given the urgency of the matter, I may need a week to respond. There is one item that needs...

Hon. Temporary Speaker, it is true he assigned the issue to a colleague. All the same, the response is not ready, but I have been promised by the Ministry that it would be ready by tomorrow.

The response is ready, Hon. Temporary Speaker. (Hon. Samuel Gachobe raised his hand) Is the Member who raised his hand, Hon. Gachobe? Yes, I can confirm he is in the House, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) : I am a little bit short-sighted and unable to...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Ordinarily, after giving the response, I had expected Members to react in the manner in which they have done. Nevertheless, I appreciate the interest in this. Given the urgency of the matter, I may need a week to respond....

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Yes, in a week. However, we are already addressing the urgent issue.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Yes, Hon. Temporary Speaker, we are actually on it. It can be ready even by tomorrow.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Yes, Hon. Temporary Speaker, but the issue of DNA may not necessarily wait until we have the response for the rest of the item. We are already on it. We will see whether we can do it even this week by Friday. We already...

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, it is true he assigned the issue to a colleague. All the same, the response is not ready, but I have been promised by the Ministry that it would be ready by tomorrow.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) The response is ready, Hon. Temporary Speaker. (Hon. Samuel Gachobe raised his hand)

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Yes, I can confirm he is in the House, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Hon. Samuel Gachobe requested for a Statement regarding the murder of Ms Wanjiru Mutonga and the general rise of insecurity in Subukia Constituency. In particular, the Member wanted to know: