Joshua Ojode

All parliamentary appearances

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• 25 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on 16th March, 2010, Ms. Martha Karua, the Member of Parliament for Gichugu, rose on a point of order and sought a Ministerial Statement on the murder of four people in Kirinyaga District. The hon. Member wanted to know the circumstances surrounding the murder of four people in South Ngariama Ranch, the number of people killed in that area since 2008, whether the culprits have been brought to book and what the Minister was doing to secure the larger Kirinyaga District. view
• 25 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: On the night of 15th-16th March, 2010, a gang of unknown number of people attacked and murdered the following male adults in South Ngariama Settlement Scheme within Kirinyaga District: Joseph Kinyua Kiragu, 40 years old, Murimi Mugane Ndonge, 70 years old, Joseph Kariuki Jakenda, 51 years old and, James Kariuki Kanja, 35 years old. view
• 25 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: The bodies of the victims were found outside their houses by family members and neighbours. A report was made to the police on 16th March, 2010, at 9.00 a.m. The police visited the scenes and commenced investigations immediately under Police Case File No.225/81/2010. view
• 25 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, concerning other incidents of murder since 2008 within the same area, the following cases are still pending in court or pending under investigation:- 1. Police CR No.221/432009 and Court Criminal Case No.328/2009: Offence, murder; Diseased, Esther Wanjiku, Susan Kirunde and Munene Mbugua. Position as at now: Pending before court. The accused are Kamau Mwaura, Mwaniki Nyamu, Murithi Nyamu, Gichohi Gathai, Muchiri Njoka, Mitamo Ndung’u, Wachira Gichina, Murithi Karioki and Murage Karioki. 2. Police File No.221/27/2009 and Court Criminal Case No.72/210: Offence: Incitement to violence. Position as at now: Pending before court. Accused: Samuel Murithi Njeru; Circumstances: Accused ... view
• 25 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, details of the final case are as follows:- 6. Police Case No.223/30/2010: Offence: Murder on the night of 9th – 10th March, 2010 at Sagana; Deceased, George Mugambi, taxi man; Suspects: Patrick Mwangi Gitahi, Anthony Thambiri Mwaniki and James Kanyui Ngatha. Position: Pending before court. view
• 25 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on the most recent incident, three suspects, namely, George Njeru, Francis Kabanga and Michael Munya were arrested and are helping the police with investigations. More suspects are likely to be arrested. Unfortunately, this may also include a Member of this House. The name of the particular hon. Member has been adversely mentioned in our investigations and he will have to record a statement with the police. In the meantime, I trust that the police will be fair in their investigation. I want to confirm that that Member of this House has so far been arrested as we ... view
• 25 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we do not allow impunity and killing of innocent people by anybody, even if it is one of us. view
• 25 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Thank you. view
• 25 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the burial will be done tomorrow and the presence of the Government will be felt on the ground. I would like to say--- view
• 25 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to assure the people of Kirinyanga that they will see the presence of the Government tomorrow at the burial. In fact, if I get time, I might also attend the burial ceremony. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with regard to voter registration, I want to assure the hon. Member that the voter registration will go on smoothly as it is in any other area. There should be no cause for panicking at all. Currently, I have dispatched quite a number of security personnel and you will hear no problem from the ground. I would like to assure ... view