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"content": "Yes, Hon. Bowen. You are the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy and Irrigation."
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"speaker_name": "Marakwet East, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Bowen Kangogo",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority has had serious challenges. It is among the 47 institutions listed for winding up. I will check up with the Ministry and bring a Response in two weeks’ time."
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"content": "Thank you. Let us have Hon. Catherine Omanyo, the Member for Busia County."
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"content": "HARASSMENT OF KENYAN FISHERMEN IN LAKE VICTORIA"
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"speaker_name": "Busia County, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Catherine Omanyo",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to request for a Statement regarding the status of fishermen in Budalangi, on the Kenya-Uganda border area. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 42(2)(c), I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations regarding harassment of Kenyan fishermen in Lake Victoria. Lake Victoria is the largest freshwater lake in Africa, and the second largest in the world. It is a shared resource among the Republics of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. It supports the livelihoods of millions of people, particularly those who depend on fishing. It is regrettable that Kenyan fishermen continue to face many challenges arising from transboundary conflicts with Ugandan authorities. One of these conflicts is the frequent arrest and detention of Kenyan fishermen by Ugandan security forces. Uganda accuses them of trespassing into Ugandan waters or operating without valid licences. According to reports, Ugandan police officers often confiscate boats and equipment of Kenyan fishermen and demand hefty bribes for their release. Some of these bribes can be as high as Uganda shilling 700,000. That is equivalent to Ksh30,000 per person. In some cases, Ugandan security forces have also used violence against Kenyan fishermen, resulting in injuries or even deaths. These incidents violate the rights and dignity of Kenyan fishermen, who are entitled to fish in the lake as per the agreements and protocols signed by the East African Community’s member states. These agreements and protocols include the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organisation (LVFO), established in 1994 to promote sustainable management and development of fisheries’ resources in the lake. The LVFO also aims to foster cooperation and coordination among the riparian states on issues such as fishing licences, regulations, enforcement, monitoring and research. These incidents undermine the spirit of friendship and integration between Kenya and Uganda, which have a long history of bilateral relations and cooperation. The two countries share not only a common border but also a common culture, language, heritage and destiny. It is against this backdrop that I seek a Statement from the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations on the following: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"speaker_name": "Busia County, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Catherine Omanyo",
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"content": "1. Steps being taken by the Ministry to engage the Government of Uganda to ensure that Kenyan fishermen in Lake Victoria are treated with respect and dignity, and that any disputes over fishing rights are resolved amicably and peacefully. 2. Strategies put in place by the ministry to work with the LVFO and other stakeholders to harmonise the fishing policies and procedures in the lake and provide adequate support and protection to Kenyan fishermen. 3. Measures put in place to enhance security and surveillance in the lake, and to collaborate with Ugandan authorities to prevent and punish any acts of harassment or extortion against Kenyan fishermen. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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"content": "Yes, Hon. Wanjala. That is her Statement. Do you want to be a joyrider?"
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"speaker_name": "Budalangi, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Raphael Wanjala",
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"content": " Hon. Speaker, I want to give some additional information that I have just received to support her Request for Statement. On 11th July, Ugandan police operating in Lake Victoria arrested eight people from Bunyala South Location, Bunyala South Ward, Budalangi Constituency. They are:"
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"speaker_name": "Budalangi, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Raphael Wanjala",
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"content": "1. Joseph Ouma Kudira, ID No.1727955; 2. Moses Kudira, ID No.22968364; 3. Stephen Okoth, 16 years old; 4. Preston Sanya, ID No.27492504; 5. Patrick Namonja, ID No.33478402; 6. Zedekiah Oguta, ID No.2575476; 7. John Oboloti; and, 8. Michael Wafula."
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"speaker_name": "Budalangi, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Raphael Wanjala",
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"content": "Hon. Speaker, we want to tell Ugandans that all the tributaries to Lake Victoria are from Kenya. The fish are bred in Kenya but they move to deeper waters as they grow bigger, and that is why our people go there. It is a shared resource. Thank you."
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