Kenya, he argued, had well-placed institutions and mechanisms to effect justice. Leaders should instead focus more on ensuring good governance and strengthening those institutions. Citing the Muungano wa Mageuzi Movement, which he said was calling for chaos and anarchy, Mr Biwott said what the country needed were responsible leaders who preached peace. Mr Biwott who had earlier stood to protest at a remark by Mr Kathangu against Mr Sunkuli, accused the MP of engaging in extraneous matters. He said the rejection of the motion by Kanu was good, in that it showed Kenyans that the authorities were not keen on national reconciliation and the healing process.
Forgiveness is a process triggered by the wronged persons.
I believe the mover and the Opposition represent the wronged communities and individuals in the country. It is interesting to note that those who have wronged this society are rejecting a proposal to start the process of forgiveness which would result in reconciliation and peace. Responding to the motion on behalf of the Government, Mr Sunkuli said the findings of the Akiwumi Commission that looked into the causes of ethnic clashes would soon be released. Without giving the release date, the minister said the Government was still studying the report. He said committees instituted by Parliament had never succeeded because they were biased against certain individuals and were used to attack political rivals and witch hunt.