Aden Bare Duale

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: – Cabinet Secretary view
• 2 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. It is a privilege to come back to this House, which is my second home; a House that I have a lot of respect for and Members that I have a lot of regard for. Hon. Atandi asked a number of questions. In the interest of time, my Ministry and the agencies that are under me like NEMA, are fully committed to upholding the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (Cap. 387) and all its regulations as passed by this House, with the primary objective of ensuring environmental protection and sustainable development. Let me say it for ... view
• 2 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: Coming to the specific Question, in the case of the proposed residential development on LR No.3734/338 on Othaya Road, Kileleshwa, allow me to state why NEMA issued a license for the construction. The said developer, named Dettiland Company, sought to construct a 314-storey building consisting of 224 residential units. Given the scale of this project, it was classified as a high-risk undertaking as defined by Section 58(1) of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) as passed by this House and Legal Notice No.31 of 2019. As per the law, any high-risk project is required to undergo a thorough environmental ... view
• 2 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: reviewed the report and found it adequately addressed all the potential environmental impacts, supported by a detailed environmental and social management plan. The Nairobi City County Government approved the same development plan and then NEMA issued the environmental impact Licence No.NEMA/EIA/PSL/8261 on 7th July 2020, with conditions of sustainable development and sound environmental management of the proposed project. To date, NEMA, under its obligation, conducts continuous monitoring. In conclusion, I wish to affirm the dedication of the Ministry to safeguarding the environment while balancing the need for sustainable development that contributes to Kenya’s socio-economic growth. Our action remains aligned with ... view
• 2 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: Consequently, a public consultation meeting was held on the proposed site on 27th June 2019 with the participation of 62 residents. The minutes of the public consultation are attached. That is why this House is going on a recess tomorrow to do public participation, which is central to our Constitution. Nobody can avoid it. NEMA does not have the luxury to avoid it. A major concern that was raised by the residents was conformity to zoning policy of the area, the number of floors and connection to the sewer. All those were addressed. Let me make it very clear, as ... view
• 2 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: continued, despite several petitions by some of the concerned residents. I am, indeed, aware that they have lodged petitions with NEMA and other Government bodies. Residents were also advised to appeal for a tribunal independent evaluation on NEMA. This House, in its mandate in making laws and regulations, has given the citizens recourse to appeal. If you are not happy with NEMA’s decision, then you go to NEMA Complaints Committee. If you are not happy, then you go to the Independent Environmental Tribunal that is chaired by somebody of a standing of a judge of the high court. Reputable institutions ... view
• 2 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. If you allow me because Hon. Atandi raised a question on it, the Constitution and the people of Kenya in their wisdom have allowed separation of powers between the two levels of government. Zoning, waste management and pollution, whether it is air or sound, is a function of county governments. However, I assure this House, now that I am the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, we will not issue a licence. If we do not issue a licence, nobody can build. I want Members to help the country. People build flats that ... view
• 2 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: can assure you that, once we make a policy formulation, we will forward it to address this issue and we will not allow our communities to be aggrieved. The third question was on the steps the Ministry intends to take to address the concerns that have been raised by the affected residents. On this question, allow me, at the outset, to commit and to state our commitment towards protecting the interests of our local communities. To this end, in addressing the concerns of the affected residents, I commit to do a follow-up with the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation ... view
• 2 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you Hon. Deputy Speaker. Chepalungu is a very great constituency which was led by a great man called Hon. Isaac Ruto, for whom I have a lot of respect. Please, give me your phone number before I heave Parliament. I want to assure you that when you are ready, the Director-General of the Meteorological Service and all our researchers, accompanied by you, will visit all the villages. We work for the people of Kenya. Tell me when you are ready because I want you to be there. Secondly, my sister, Hon. Zamzam, I agree with you. I will talk ... view
• 2 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, before Hon. Zamzam walks out, there is a question that she asked on coconut trees. I had forgotten to respond to it. I confirm that I am here with the CEO of the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) and the Kenya Agricultural and Research Organization (KALRO), who have developed a high breed variety of short and fast growing coconut trees. They are available at Mtwapa, Gede and Kilifi. We are ready to plant them. view