Joshua Ojode

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Entries 4031 to 4040 of 4692.

• 30 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am not aware of the arrest of Mr. Peter Maina Wachira and Mr. Peter Maina Njuguna on 8th July, 2008. (b) I am aware that on 8th July, 2008, a post mortem of two bodies identified by relatives as that of Mr. Peter Maina Wachira and the other as Peter Mwangi was conducted at the City Mortuary by the Government Pathologist. The cause of death was identified as manual strangulation with torture. (c) The circumstances leading to the death of the two persons are unclear and, therefore, are subject to an ... view
• 30 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am not aware of any killings in Embakasi. I can give the background of these two cases. On 1st July, 2008, two unidentified bodies were found along Ngong Ewaso Kedong Road by children who were going to school. 2224 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES July 30, 2008 Mr. Speaker, Sir, a report was made to the police by the area assistant chief, a Mr. Daniel ole Sakuda, of Kimuka Sub-location. After taking initial police action at the scene, the two bodies were taken to the City Mortuary, where they were booked in. Investigations into the two deaths were commenced ... view
• 30 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am not aware that the police buttered some members of the civil society. If there is any case, the hon. Member should either file a Question or come to me, so that she can make me aware. Otherwise, I am not aware. view
• 30 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, you will realise that, that is a different Question. However, if, indeed, there are cases where police officers are battering, beating up and injuring people, I will take action as the Assistant Minister in charge of security. view
• 30 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, ordinarily, if there is anybody who is killed anywhere, an inquiry file must be opened. I thought Mr. Olago is a lawyer by profession and he knows that if there is any death, an inquiry file is opened. view
• 30 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, if somebody is killed anywhere, for example, by the road side or within the estate, an inquiry file must be opened. view
• 30 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is true they are different. Just as I have mentioned, the reason why an inquest file was opened was because the report had come from the assistant chief. There are investigations going on. I understand that two people have so far been arrested in connection with this incident. My officers are doing a good job for this purpose. view
• 30 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have said here that our policemen do not kill. If the hon. Member knows of anybody who has been killed by a policeman, I will be the first one to speak about it. He should give me the evidence. Where is the evidence? My policemen have never killed anybody, not only in Embakasi, but anywhere else. Let us have the evidence! view
• 23 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that there was one isolated case of stock theft in the month of April, 2008 where 67, and not 200 head of cattle, were reported to have been stolen. However, out of the 67 head of cattle that were stolen, so far, 54 head were recovered. (b) I am also aware that one of the police officers who was in a mini-bus heading to Maua from Meru on 29th April, 2008, was shot dead by robbers who attempted to rob the bus at Nciru. On 20th June, 2008, three ... view
• 23 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is true that there are some incidents of insecurity, but it is not as serious as my friend is saying. Last year, we had about 1,049 reported cases of insecurity. This year, up to July, we have about--- view