Gabriel Koshal Tongoyo

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) 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) 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) 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. 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) 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) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

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

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) 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) Ok, it is me talking.

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) 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) 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) 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.