Joshua Ojode

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 3961 to 3970 of 4692.

• 4 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would have issued a Ministerial Statement straightaway, but I was out of the country. This is a grave matter because it involves loss of lives. We wanted to flush November 4, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3235 out the bandits within that area and bring law and order within it. I would seek the indulgence of the Chair, so that I can issue an elaborate Ministerial Statement on Thursday . view
• 29 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I undertake to inform the Minister of Foreign Affairs. view
• 29 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, can we do it on Tuesday, next week? view
• 29 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I am saying this because we are having an IGAD meeting which is chaired by the Minister for Foreign Affairs. view
• 29 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I have heard your ruling that you are blaming the Government side. I do not think that the Chair is right by blaming the Government because of the following reasons: First, if you look at the schedule for the week, you will find that the Questions which came today are not in this week's schedule. One example of such Questions is today's Question by Private Notice. That is why I did not come in the House to answer it. It is not listed in the schedule. The blame should also go to Parliament. Nowadays, we get ... view
• 29 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I undertake to inform the Minister to come on Tuesday and issue the Ministerial Statement. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I indicated to Parliament that the Minister is hosting the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) meeting here. So, he is not able to have the time to come and issue the Ministerial Statement. view
• 29 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: That will be appropriate, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 28 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, I am ready to give the Ministerial Statement now. view
• 28 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the authority to detonate fireworks is granted by the Commissioner of Mines who then informs both the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Department of Police as required. Over the years fireworks display have graced the Diwali celebrations every year. For purposes of safety, the permission predicated by the Commissioner of Mines is predicated on specific conditions that include:- (a) The shell of over four inches will not be detonated over residential estates but will only be used in specially designated areas like school compounds. (b) Safety precautions demand that all fireworks must be detonated by trained ... view
• 28 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: (d) No fireworks will be detonated from private homes or unauthorised premises. 3036 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES October 28, 2008 (e) No displays will be conducted near hospitals, airports or other strategic installations. Despite these clear instructions issued in writing, the organisers of Diwali event have, over the years, deliberately contravened these conditions as can be attested to by the death of one person at the Nairobi Premier Club. Additionally, the organisers have illegally detonated shells exceeding four inches in residential areas thus causing fear and inconvenience to families well beyond the stipulated time of 11.00 p.m. However, the Government has no ... view