Joshua Ojode

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 3121 to 3130 of 4692.

• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a)There are seven roadblocks mounted between Nairobi and Embu. Their locations are as follows: Next to Safari Park Hotel and Moi Sports Centre Kasarani; next view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, you will agree with me that there is an upsurge of insecurity in that area. That is the reason why we mount road blocks, and have police checks. The hon. Member should have commended the work of the police, because a number of criminal activities occur around that area. If there is any case which he can prove to us--- I know there are those who are involved in matatu business, and those who are using unroadworthy vehicles; if there is a case which he would want me to attend to, I will do exactly that. As ... view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Yes, if I am convinced that insecurity has gone down in that particular area. I will do exactly that. view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Indeed, we agreed that we should not have permanent road blocks. We have ordered the Police Commissioner that we should not have permanent road blocks mounted at one particular place. A road block is supposed to last at one particular area three hours. If there is any road block which has been mounted permanently I will take action immediately. view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to confirm to this House that if the need arises, if there is no insecurity, or it has scaled down, I will be in a position to reduce road checks, but as of now I will not reduce the police patrols, neither will I reduce the police checks. view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on 9th December, 2009 Mr. ole Lankas, the Member for Narok South Constituency, stood on a point of order to seek a Ministerial Statement on circumstances surrounding the seized weaponry in Narok. On 7th December, 2009, the police, acting on a tip-off, intercepted a Mr. Munir Ahmed Ishmail and his wife Nahid Tabasum Sumar, at Embakasi Village. Upon search, he was found in possession of a pistol, make SID 9mm, serial number U746797, and an assortment of ammunition. On further search of his godown situated along Nanyuki Road, Industrial Area, the following items were also found:- three ... view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the suspect led the police to his Parklands and Narok residences where the following items were also found and taken by the police. Over 80,000 rounds of assorted ammunition; a shotgun, serial No.A052195; a 308 rifle, serial No.A171444; a 3006 rifle, serial No.40909; four rolls of flannel clothes; ten military canvas chairs; military food rations; assorted motor vehicle spares; 11 lorry tyres; cash money to the tune of Kshs429,000 and 14 motor vehicle logbooks. The items have since been seized by the police and investigations into their source of origin, their intended destination and use have been ... view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me say that I am very happy with my colleagues’ concerns. Let me start with Dr. Khalwale’s clarification with regard to the issuance and receipt of the ammunition. The hon. Member has alleged that we will just arrest one person. The truth of the matter is that we have, so far, arrested six people from the Administration Police camp for interrogation purposes. view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the armoury officer, Mr. Maritim has so far been charged together with Munir and his wife. The charge sheet is here. I hereby table it. view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: I do not want to go onto speculation. This is a security matter. I would also ask my colleagues to let us interrogate and investigate these people, so that we can know the destiny and origin of these firearms. As I speak now, I have engaged the ballistic expert to tell us whether those firearms are from Kenya. If that is the case, we would like to know from where in Kenya. I want to assure this House that I will update Kenyans on what has already been found out because this is a very serious and sensitive matter. Mr. ... view