March 17, 1987: Parliament empowers the government of President Moi to detain anybody undermining the Government and dismisses foreign Press reports of human rights violations in Kenya. The Members overwhelmingly gave President Moi the go-ahead to detain anyone involved in anti-Government activities. The House was debating a Motion on Adjournment moved by the Member for Migori, Mr. Gor Misiani, expressing profound gratitude to President Moi for the excellent job he did for this nation during his trip to the United States and the United Kingdom.” It was seconded by the Vice-President, Mr. Mwai Kibaki, who is also Minister for Home Affairs and Leader of Government Business in the House.

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