{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=147799","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=147797","results":[{"id":1496172,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1496172/?format=json","text_counter":134,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Ruaraka, ODM","speaker_title":"Hon. TJ Kajwang’","speaker":null,"content":" Hon. Temporary Speaker, you heard the Member for Kipipiri mention my name. May I confirm to her that I keep my promises and I am up to the task. I also keep my professional undertaking. I made a commitment and a professional undertaking that the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure will respond to her Question in the shortest period of time. I confirm to her that on Thursday afternoon, she will have an adequate response to her Question."},{"id":1496173,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1496173/?format=json","text_counter":135,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. David Ochieng’","speaker_title":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you. We are not going to debate Questions or Statements this afternoon. The next request for a Statement is by the nominated Member, Hon. Irene Mayaka."},{"id":1496174,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1496174/?format=json","text_counter":136,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"DECLARATION OF CERTAIN AREAS IN NYAMIRA COUNTY AS PROTECTED AREAS AND NATIONAL MONUMENTS"},{"id":1496175,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1496175/?format=json","text_counter":137,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Nominated, ODM","speaker_title":"Hon. Irene Mayaka","speaker":null,"content":" Hon. Temporary Speaker, I rise to request for a Statement regarding the declaration of protected areas in Nyamira County. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife regarding the declaration of certain areas in Nyamira County as protected areas and national monuments. Tourism is a key driver of our economy and a significant contributor to economic activities. Nyamira County is fortunate to host numerous sites rich in cultural heritage that are essential for tourism, development and economic growth. These sites include the Manga Hills, Emanga Ridge, Engoro ya Manga, Keera Waterfall, Nkora Hills, and the Kiabonyoru Hills. On Wednesday, 16th August 2023 during Question time, I posed a supplementary question to the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage regarding the declaration of these historical sites, especially Manga Hills, as protected areas and national monuments. The Cabinet Secretary acknowledged the significance of these sites and confirmed that a proposal was being developed in collaboration with the State Department for Culture and Heritage and the County Government of Nyamira to achieve this objective. It is against this background that I seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife on the following: 1. A comprehensive report on the progress made by the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife in implementing the undertaking by the Cabinet Secretary on Wednesday, 16th August 2023, including specific timelines for the completion of the said process. 2. A report on the number of heritage sites in Nyamira County that are currently receiving support from the Tourism Fund."},{"id":1496176,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1496176/?format=json","text_counter":138,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Nominated, ODM","speaker_title":"Hon. Irene Mayaka","speaker":null,"content":"I thank you."},{"id":1496177,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1496177/?format=json","text_counter":139,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. David Ochieng’","speaker_title":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" The Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife."},{"id":1496178,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1496178/?format=json","text_counter":140,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kiambaa, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I am the Vice-Chairperson of the Committee and I confirm that I have heard the two Questions that have been asked. I confirm that we are doing our best to deal with the issue of human- wildlife conflict. We have had a discussion with the Ministry on its interventions on this. We promise that in the next two weeks, we will bring a response to this House in regard to the two Statements and the Question by the Member for Kipipiri, Mheshimiwa Wanjiku Muhia."},{"id":1496179,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1496179/?format=json","text_counter":141,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kiambaa, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku","speaker":null,"content":"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."},{"id":1496180,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1496180/?format=json","text_counter":142,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kiambaa, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Njuguna Kawanjiku","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you."},{"id":1496181,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1496181/?format=json","text_counter":143,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. David Ochieng’","speaker_title":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you. Hon. Kawanjiku, as you walked in, I am sure you heard the displeasure of the membership and leadership about the attendance of the chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of committees in the House. I hope you heard the displeasure and you will deal with it."}]}