Joshua Ojode

All parliamentary appearances

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• 16 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it might not be the same because the one we gave out yesterday was not the actual answer. view
• 16 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. What happened is that I wanted to have more information on this particular Question. I gave out a new answer last evening and it might be somewhere within the Clerk's office. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would want to share the answer which I have now with him. In any case---- view
• 9 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am not aware of the increased insecurity within North Imenti. In any case, I am aware that the insecurity has gone down. I am also aware that three men were murdered on diverse dates July 9, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1733 at Kaaga, Makutano and Tutua areas of North Imenti District during the months of April and May. The three murder incidents do not constitute an increase in insecurity since they were sporadic in nature. As I have mentioned, the situation has been brought under control. (b) Security patrols have been stepped ... view
• 9 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me assure the hon. Questioner that the patrols will be there permanently. If there is any other problem, he should come and see me. I will act immediately. view
• 9 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, you will agree with me that the issue of cattle rustling is a different Question. However, I will attempt to answer the question. view
• 9 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, cattle rustling has been--- view
• 9 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, hon. Olago does not come from Meru. It seems as if he does not know that cattle rustling has been so rampant in the area. view
• 9 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have increased the police patrols within the area. We 1734 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES July 9, 2008 have also increased the number of officers from the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU). The situation is being contained. I do not think it is as rampant as it was before. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am willing to assist my colleague if there is a problem. If need be, we will also increase the number of patrols in the area. view
• 9 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The Government is in the process of posting the OCPD, the DCIO, and the NSIS Sub- Regional Intelligence Coordinator. The posting, however, was delayed because the necessary infrastructure had not been put in place. (b) The security situation in northern Kenya is much more stable this year than the previous years, since the Government has created more administrative units in that area. That has made security to stabilise. The people have been sensitised on security matters through barazas and community policing forums. view
• 9 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as for part "(a)" of the Question, we had asked the Provincial Police Officer (PPO) to identify a house to accommodate the DCIO and the OCPD. As we are talking now, we have identified the accommodation place and by next week, the OCPD will be at Chalbi. As for part "(b)", we have established new stations for regular police and police posts for Administration Police. I have deployed additional officers to boost the security. I have also facilitated security officers with additional means of transport and equipment. I have also recruited additional Kenya Police Reservists (KPR) ... view