Joshua Ojode

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 3171 to 3180 of 4692.

• 9 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are not carrying out the operation in a particular area. I have said that we will carry out an operation in the areas which are prone to insecurity. The operation is not just being carried out among the Samburu, Borana or the Turkana. We will carry out an operation to recover illegal arms which are used to terrorise and take by force livestock belonging to Kenyans. view
• 9 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the last Ministerial Statement I would like to make was sought by Mr. Letimalo, who is the Member of Parliament for Samburu East, where cattle rustling take place. view
• 9 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, following an earlier attack against the Boranas on 15th November, 2009 by suspected cattle rustlers from Samburu and Turkana, where nine persons were killed, the police received intelligence reports indicating that some of the bandits at “Holuku” Manyatta, were armed with illegal arms and had earlier raided Ndumuru, which is within Tigania District. On 21st November, 2009, a combined force of security officers conducted a cordon and searched for illegal arms at the said manyatta. As they approached the manyatta, they were attacked by the suspected bandits. This prompted an exchange of fire between the ... view
• 9 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not want to dispute what he is saying involving life. However, you will agree with me that there is a lot of insecurity, especially on cattle rustling within that area. The area the hon. Member has talked about could have also had a problem. I do not want to dispute that, but what I have on the ground is the place which I have mentioned. However, I can find out whether the place he has also talked about was also raided and a woman killed. As far as I am concerned, and as ... view
• 9 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not dispute what the hon. Member is saying because that could have been another place the attackers went. So, he should get me the names in order for me to investigate. view
• 3 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir, indeed, what the hon. Member has said is true. The part which was remaining required the Attorney-General to advise the Ministry of State for provincial Administration and Internal Security. We have already received letters recommending Mr. Nerima to be reinstated or be paid his dues. We will consider the recommendations from the Attorney-General’s Office. In the meantime, I will ask the Questioner to ask Mr. Nerima to re-appeal for his case to be reconsidered, given the fact that we have the recommendations from the Attorney-General’s Office. view
• 3 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am very clear on this issue. I had already seen the Member and talked to him. We have agreed that we will consider the recommendations given by the Attorney-General. That is it! view
• 3 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not want to confirm or deny that we will fast-track it. What I know is that we will act on the recommendations of the Attorney-General. view
• 3 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, indeed, it is true that the advertisement says the “newly created districts”. When you look at the advert, you will see that we have actually mentioned those newly created districts. So, in other words, all clerical officers within the newly created districts will be interviewed and absorbed within those districts. We have also extended the period by two more weeks. I think we have gone by the circular which was issued by the Public Service Commission (PSC). view
• 3 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was responding to the allegation that we are nationally absorbing the clerical officers. I was giving the impression that the allegation by hon. Ethuro is wrong. view