Joshua Ojode

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 4211 to 4220 of 4692.

• 16 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I think the Assistant Minister is not aware of what is taking place in his own Ministry. An agreement was signed on 7th April, 2006. The Head of the Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet, Ambassador Muthaura, wrote a letter to his Permanent Secretary, asking him about the lease of April. That was on July, 20th. I have tabled documents. Let the Assistant Minister also table what he purports to have cancelled; the lease agreement of April. That is because within the agreement, it is stated that the lease ... view
• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to add my voice to this Vote on Energy. I also want to thank those who came to wish me a quick recovery when I had an accident. I also want to thank the entire staff of the Aga Khan Hospital, for having made me who I am today. I was almost going, but by the grace of God, I am around. Mr. Speaker, Sir, having said that I will speak briefly on what is going on in rural electrification. First of all, I want to commend - this is my second time to do ... view
• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: The expatriate, who is his colleague, and who is a white--- A 65-year-old expatriate from Canada is earning Kshs3.4 million per month with a 24-hour vehicle for use and a house allowance of Kshs180,000! He is 65 years old! He had already retired from where he was working! Are we paying that man because he is white? The Minister has not told us how we can afford to pay Kshs3.4 million to one individual! There are three of them! So, if you multiply Kshs3.4 million three times and a housing allowance of Kshs180,000 plus the motor vehicle usage, that is ... view
• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I requested my friend here, the Minister, that there is no need of getting grants, which our kids are going to pay for, in order for those Canadians to be paid! Why? Even if we wanted an expert, why would we not go for an expert who is young? Why is this Government so fond of old people? What is in old age? Why should they take people who are 70 years plus every now and again? What is wrong with this Government? Why 65 years old? Even if we wanted one person from that particular region, ... view
• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, those who are talking about experience do not know that when the next Government comes into power, we will force them to re-pay what they earned because they were not supposed to, first of all, work after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 55 years! view
• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are not giving any incentives to our local people. Those three expatriates at KPLC are doing nothing! One of them is an accountant by profession. We have an August 14, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3145 accountant here, Mr. Akaranga. Mr. Akaranga left Barclays Bank when his salary was below Kshs34,000. If we are having an accountant from Canada simply because he is white--- When he comes here and he shows the Minister his colour, the Minister bows for him and pays him Kshs3.4 million! What is that, if that is not corruption? Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me ... view
• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I can talk, but hearing and implementing what I am saying are two different things! Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me talk about the Kenya Petroleum Refineries in Mombasa. We advised the Minister that it is important for us to go for new technology. Those old machines are obsolete and are not cost-effective. It is important for us to go for the new technology, if we want to get value for our money. To date, nothing is happening. I understand they want to sell the refinery to Shell. Actually, they have sold it to Shell. Maybe, ... view
• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Who is this? view
• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, when an hon. Member is displaying ignorance, especially in an august House like this, it is very dangerous! Those who are owning the majority shares in the refinery is Kenya Shell. Mr. Mwenje does not know what he is talking about! In any case, I cannot even answer that because I understand he is an Assistant Minister. He is "half Minister"! view
• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: My "half Minister", you are respected! I apologise! Mr. Speaker, Sir, on the issue of transportation of fuel, it is true and considered--- view