Joshua Ojode

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2561 to 2570 of 4692.

• 29 Sep 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, last year alone, we had a unique experience where the security situation in North Rift and Upper Eastern deteriorated to an alarming level. These violent conflicts were precipitated by availability of illegal arms. We agreed together with my colleagues that the first thing we need to do in order to incapacitate rustlers is to disarm them. After disarming, what will happen to those who still acquire illegal arms? We agreed that we are going to have Kenya Police Reservists (KPRs). But before we identify the KPRs we must vet them, especially where we do not ... view
• 29 Sep 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, police records indicate that between July, 2009 and November, 2009, at total of 103 incidents were reported. The attacks culminated to 88 people losing their lives and about 26,800 livestock were stolen. The following are some of the specific incidents which were recorded as the highest casualties. On 12th August, 2009, seven people were killed and 8,000 livestock stolen in Turkana. On 15th September, 2009, 35 people were killed in Samburu. On 1st October, 2009, 14 Toposa were killed in Turkana. On 15th November, 2009, 14 people were killed and 4,000 camels stolen in Isiolo, ... view
• 29 Sep 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, you know that when we are discussing a very serious issue like this one of mine, we do not need any interruption. view
• 29 Sep 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are increasing equipment to the security agencies. If any Member of Parliament wants us to create a police station, first the security personnel within that particular constituency have to agree amongst themselves. I am talking about the District Criminal Investigation Officer (DCIO), the District Commissioner (DC) and so on. They will then recommend to us that there is need to create a police station in a particular area. You will agree with me that if you go to Isiolo, Turkana, Pokot and many other places, you will see that we have created quite a ... view
• 29 Sep 2010 in National Assembly: We also said that there will be rapid response to incidents as soon as they occur. My colleagues will agree with me that we, sometimes, invite the use of a chopper because of the bad terrain. We do this in order to identify where the cattle are being driven. We have done this successfully and we have identified the stolen animals. We have recovered the stolen animals and we announced publicly that we want members of the community to come and identify their animals. We do this without any discrimination. The Government cannot discriminate its own citizens. That is not ... view
• 29 Sep 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, what are the achievements? These initiatives have enabled the Government to restore relative calm in the affected areas. In addition, the following have been recorded:- (i) Pastoralists who have caused mayhem by invading Shaba and Buffalo National Reserve were removed. Tourism business in the affected tourist hotel has now picked up very well. That is because of our quick action. The people living within that area were going to lose revenue because no one would go to see wildlife; cattle rustling are the order of the day. view
• 29 Sep 2010 in National Assembly: It is quite amazing that in the 21st Century, there are some communities which are still practising cattle rustling. We want this to stop. It cannot go on when I am the Assistant Minister in that docket. No! Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the recovery of 2,160 illegal firearms--- view
• 29 Sep 2010 in National Assembly: Not only that Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, together we can. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, there are isolated cases. One or two animals stolen by the roadside in Nyakach is not a big exercise. However, we are saying that even if it is one animal which is stolen, the Government will take action. The law will be followed. That is why he has got a camp within Sondu. He has a camp at a place called Onywongo. He is able to sleep because of our swift action. Because of our actions, the area Member of Parliament can go and ... view
• 29 Sep 2010 in National Assembly: to come and identify their animals, without bias or discrimination because that is the work of the Government. If the community and Government can work together as is being perceived now, I want to inform this House that the cattle rustling menace will be a thing of the past. So far, 96 suspects have been arrested and are facing appropriate charges in various courts of law. My colleagues know that. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, what is the way forward? First, in order to reverse the deteriorating security situation and inject the necessary infrastructure that will spur socio-economic development in ... view
• 29 Sep 2010 in National Assembly: (i). We should have deployment of adequate, specialized and well equipped security personnel. (ii). Promotion of voluntary surrender and seizure of illegal weapons. view