Joshua Ojode

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 4411 to 4420 of 4692.

• 5 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me, first of all, thank the Minister for the concern he has shown to the Republic of Kenya. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not a tribalist and I will never be! As I said, when we sample information on one of these Departments; especially in the financial sector, all Heads of Departments (HoDs) come from one region. I have no issue with that! That does not bother me. However, what bothers me most is the fact that all those HoDs are over 55 years of age. We have so many graduates outside there, even ... view
• 5 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, from Mt. Kenya! Why can they not hire younger graduates who are looking for jobs to take care of the KRA? That is my problem! Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if you look at the list, the Minister is aware that Telkom (K) Ltd retrenched more than 10,000 employees. However, what he has laid on the table today includes officers who have been retrenched. If you look at the KRA list, there are two groups of people. One of those groups is made up of officers who retired, while the other one is composed of officers who ... view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: asked the Minister of State for Administration and National Security, in view of the upsurge of incidents of insecurity in the country where police officers have put their lives at risk, what measures he has taken to improve police equipment and welfare, including remuneration package and insurance scheme. view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I totally disagree with the reply given by the Assistant Minister. Insecurity in this country is as a result of our own officers becoming demoralised. They are completely demoralised. When police officers go out there on patrol duties, they do so without any protective gadgets. In other words, I am talking about--- view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Excuse me, Mr. Speaker, Sir? view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the police officers who patrol the streets in Nairobi and other cities within Kenya are not protected. They do not have bullet proof vests. view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, my question is: When police officers are not given enough money to cater for their needs, we will continue having insecurity. Mr. Speaker, Sir, is the Assistant Minister in order--- view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Police officers are not being paid risk allowance or hardship allowance. view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me now ask my question. I have to built it up in order for him to reply to it. view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Is the Minister satisfied that even the medical allowance being paid to a police officer is enough to take care of him and his family? Take, for instance, the medical allowance being paid to a corporal or sergeant. view