Joshua Ojode

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1991 to 2000 of 4692.

• 29 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, indeed, it is true that it is a serious allegation. I will check the authenticity of this letter. It is signed but it is upon the Chair also to check the authenticity. If, indeed, it is true that it involves allegations that have been mentioned by hon. Karua, then my duty is very simple. I will ask the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director to investigate this matter thoroughly and then later on, report what has come out. Since what is included in that letter seems to be very sensitive, we are going to do whatever it takes ... view
• 29 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not have any objection to that, but if my officers are allowed to investigate this matter, they have the capacity to go to the in-depth investigation and get the report. view
• 29 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, three months will be okay with me. I do not have any objection on the--- view
• 29 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, you can see that Statement borders on three or four Ministries. It needs the attention of the Attorney-General, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs. I would request Ms. Karua to either take it to the Office of the Prime Minister or to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I just deal with internal security. I do not go beyond the borders of Uganda and Tanzania. view
• 29 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that is exactly what I am requesting. view
• 29 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, you are aware that this matter is in court and, therefore, it is sub judice . I need your guidance because it will jeopardize the investigations. I request that we should let the matter be finalized in court and then I will avail whatever issues the hon. Member would want me to reveal. As at now, it might jeopardize the investigations because it is in court. view
• 29 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to table the documents here tomorrow to show that the matter is in court and the suspects have been arrested and the case is going on. view
• 29 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Okay, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 29 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Did you hear Mr. Gumo say that since he was born here in Nairobi, he does not know his tribe? He is a Luhya. In fact, if he does not know where he comes from--- view
• 24 Mar 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, you will recall that I had answered this Question satisfactorily except that what was remaining was a veterinary report from the University of Nairobi Veterinary Department, to ascertain whether the dog had rabies or not. I would request that I be given more time. Remember, I had informed the Chair that this matter could go up to the end of May before I get the report. I still request for more time to fast-track the issue and put pressure on the doctor to give us the report by then. view