Joshua Ojode

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 3921 to 3930 of 4692.

• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are doing a number of things. We are paying risk, house and medical allowances to the police officers. We are also paying many other allowances to them. However, there is no official agreement between the Government and the UN with regard to payment, top-up or whatever allowance it is. view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Although the hon. Member asserts that there is a high rate of insecurity, the Government can authoritatively state that the rate of crime in Mt. Elgon has, so far, drastically reduced in the recent past. That is after Operation Okoa Maisha and the setting up of four extra police stations, namely, Cheptais, Chepkube, Kaptama and Kapsiro. Further, eight police posts namely, Chepkonga, Kongit, Kibyeto, Sambocho, Kipsikioro, Kipsigon, Kaptaten and Kangagu were also set up across the district. The regular police are being assisted, in their effort to contain criminal activities, by ... view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, what we are doing, especially in the North Rift region, which include West Pokot and Marakwet districts--- The Government has organized two disarmament exercises, namely, Operation Okota, which was carried out in 2006, and the voluntary Operation Dumisha Amani, which is on-going. The Provincial Administration has also formed District Peace Committees and continuously holds baraza to strategize on how to eliminate cattle rustling. The Community Policing Initiative has also been embraced in those areas. We also agree that areas which need Administration Police camps can be identified by the leaders and security teams within the districts ... view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if any officer who is involved in an operation is caught in an act which is not authorised for him or her, action will be taken. That officer will be taken to court. Secondly, we do not send our officers to mount operations and do other things that include rape! There are certain cases where there are allegations. That is why we, normally, establish committees to investigate the activities on the ground. Otherwise, as far as the Government is concerned, we do not allow rape and brutal beatings and other activities. We do not want people ... view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, what we are doing in Mt. Elgon will also be spread to other areas where insecurity is a problem. I would want my colleagues also to assist us. They should sit down with the security officers within the district so that they can map out where they would like to establish police or AP camps. That will reduce insecurity. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if the hon. Member comes and asks for patrol vehicles, we are ready to give them so that we minimise incidents of insecurity. view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to assure hon. Members that the Government is absolutely serious! In fact, these problems we are having will be a thing of the past. I would want you to have your patience. If you give me two to three months, we will never have incidents like this. We have a long-term project. We have a long-term vision and we are going to flush out these criminals whether in Mt. Elgon, West Pokot or Mandera. Mark my words, this will be a thing of the past! view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am not aware of such a directive whatsoever. However, financial or corporate institutions may seek such kind of services from the police while transporting money. (b) The standardized rates for such services are contained in the Kenya Gazette Notice No.12 dated 9th February, 2007. The rates per hour for a maximum of eight hours for armed police officers are as follows:- (i) Inspector of police - Kshs187.50 (ii) Senior Sergeant/Sergeant - Kshs150.00 (iii) Corporal - Kshs125.00 (iv) Constable - Kshs100.00 The amount of money so far realised by the Government ... view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, yes, I believe it is enough! November 13, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3477 view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have recommended to the firms carrying cash to go for police 999 vehicles. This will be an extra charge of about Kshs5,000 for eight hours. Quite a number of the firms have obliged and are doing that. So, if one thinks that they can just block a vehicle carrying cash assuming that it is a lone, my officers will do the needful. You will never see those people again! view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is a known fact that I always go by evidence. When you hire services of any policeman, there will be a Government receipt issued against any payment. If the hon. Member has any evidence, let him share it with me and I will take action. view