Kibwana Kivutha

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Entries 231 to 240 of 258.

• 26 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Is it in order for the hon. Member to allege that a Government Ministry can grab land from a citizen? Could hon. Muiruri withdraw that allegation? view
• 25 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Ministry of Lands, I beg to reply. (a) I am not aware. (b) Where private owners of land want to undertake development and squatters may be affected, the Provincial Administration, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Lands are always involved to ensure that fairness is upheld. view
• 25 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, no proposals for the change of user from agricultural to some other use have been approved by my Ministry. It is in that context, therefore, that I am stating that, as of now, I am not aware that the land in question has been converted from agricultural use into anything else. view
• 25 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I have pointed out, where any work begins prior to the appropriate change of user being approved by the Ministry, that work is not legal. I am, of course, very much aware of the problem of squatters, especially within the Coast Province. Indeed, I am in discussion with the Members of Parliament from that region. Again, I am going to the Coast Province this week to look at the problem, including this particular issue. view
• 25 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are all aware that the Attorney-General's Office, the Ministry of Lands and the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) are all implementing reforms regarding corruption in terms of land that was illegally and irregularly allocated. Obviously, all of us in the country, and obviously as Parliament, will be united in routing out corruption in connection with land issues. view
• 25 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would be happy to answer a very specific Question on the particular aspect the hon. Member is referring to. Indeed, this week, when I will be in the Coast Province, I will be able to actually receive petitions and deal with them in accordance with the Kenyan law. view
• 25 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, my Ministry is very concerned about the plight of squatters in the Coast Province and the country in general. I can assure the hon. Member that any development that is done prior to the change of user being approved by my Ministry is illegal, and 626 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES April 25, 2006 my Ministry will proceed to stop it. view
• 25 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Squatter, Sir--- view
• 25 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I apologise. That was a slip of the tongue. You are not squatting on the Chair and I am sure we are not doing so in this House. Actually, Vipingo Estates Limited has even been in dialogue with some of the squatters with a view to assisting them. But, obviously, I cannot confirm that squatters will have a right to private property, because that is not the Kenyan law. But at the same time, the Government has schemes, particularly at the coast and elsewhere, to really make sure that there is land made available for squatters, because ... view
• 25 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to continue with my contribution. I would like to conclude my contribution by supporting the Motion. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is obvious that the debate on the Supplementary Estimates has taken more time than usual. Usually, the debate is concluded by January. The Financial Year is about to end. Parliament should take a cue from that and conclude the debate on the Supplementary Estimates, so that money can be availed. If that is not done, we will not be able to spend the money appropriately. The money will be returned ... view