Joshua Ojode

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• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: (a) Investigations into allegations of drug trafficking by businessman Ali Punjani have not been concluded owing to the fact that the investigations cover very many areas, both locally and internationally. The earlier report which was presented to the Minister by the investigating team was preliminary and not conclusive. By the time the preliminary report was being submitted to the Minister, the investigators had not completed investigating the allegations. Therefore, there was no adequate evidence linking the businessman to drug trafficking. However, the Anti-Narcotics Unit took over the investigations from the taskforce and is still investigating the cases with a view ... view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Drug trafficking is an intricate matter with investigations taking a long time due to the complexities involved. It is considered to be a form of organized crime and its operations transcend the national boundaries, hence investigations take a long time to piece together available evidence to warrant prosecution. Consequently, it is not possible to give a possible timeline when the investigations will be concluded. view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, as I have indicated, we only use the report which we get from the police. The report which we had actually exonerated the same Members of Parliament he is talking of; that same report also exonerated the businessman he is talking about – Ali Punjani. As of today, that is the report we are using. There is no concrete evidence to link the businessman to drug trafficking, so far. view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Speaker, you know, if, indeed, we were compromised, then even this preliminary report would not have been given to us. I want to say that we are also investigating what we are seeing on television, and we will come up with an elaborate explanation; those who are involved, I want to assure this House that action will be taken against them; the law is very clear. I do not wish to just issue a blanket statement and say that so-and-so is involved when there is no concrete evidence so far. view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, you will agree with me that the hon. Member who is asking this question was in the Cabinet at that time. So, he might not be aware that we ordered that investigations be undertaken because of the allegations made by the former US Ambassador, Mr. Ranneberger. Our investigations came as a result of the allegations which were made by Ranneberger. So, it was not a question of just naming people. The report which was submitted by Ranneberger is what--- view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, under ordinary circumstances, there must be a complainant. Once there is a complaint, then we start investigations in ordinary circumstances. The police officers will do whatever they can within their powers to bring all those who are involved in drug trafficking, or in the trade, to book; we will arrest them and take them to court. I want to assure hon. Members that we are not going to leave anybody regardless of his position. As long as you are involved in drugs and human trafficking, and as long as you are doing something which is contrary ... view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, you will also agree with me that there are two cases which are quite intricate – murder and drugs. The reason is because somebody loses his life because of someone. Drugs are more dangerous than any of the things we are talking about. So, it is not something which can be concluded tomorrow; that was why you saw people coming up with names of people who were not even involved. So, we cannot do a shoddy job. Let the police do their job, and when we have some concrete evidence, then I will take action. I ... view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I am at a loss at what the hon. Member is talking about. Jicho Pevu is a programme by people who report whatever they get. I want to confirm to this House that we have constituted a committee, which is investigating whatever the hon. Member is saying. view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I am saying that we have constituted a committee, which is going to investigate what is coming out from the media. If indeed--- view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is a frivolous point of order. But let me say this: You are aware that some stones were thrown in Kisumu and the report which we are going to get will definitely give names. At this point in time, I would not want to speculate and mention that even hon. Shakeel may have been behind the stone throwing. That is why I am waiting for a report. view