Abdi Mohamud Mohamed

All parliamentary appearances

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• 17 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, while thanking the Minister for efforts made in the Ministry in the provision of water to Kenyans, one such large dam being in Marsabit--- I want to say that there are very many areas such as Sololo and Mandera, those arid areas, where people cover more than the kilometers that have been stated here that the Kacheliba people walk. However, what efforts has the Ministry made to ensure that Kenyans get enough water, both for domestic and agricultural use? As you very well know, a lot of water is wasted due to surface runoff. Kenyans normally ... view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) (i) Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) was established in 1979 by an Act of Parliament under Cap.441 of the Laws of Kenya. The Authority covers the following districts: Baringo, Koibatek, Keiyo, Marakwet, West Pokot, North Pokot, Turkana North and South and the western part of Samburu. (ii) The Ewaso-Nyiro North Development Authority (ENNDA) was established in 1989 by an Act of Parliament, Cap.448 of the Laws of Kenya. The Authority covers Laikipia, Samburu, Marsabit, Wajir, Garissa, Mandera, Isiolo, Moyale, parts of Nyandarua, Nyeri and Meru districts. August 9, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3095 ... view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, from my answer, you will realise that there are 13 districts covered by ENNDA. They are vast and have a lot of problems in terms of development. So, the little resources that ENNDA was getting from the Government were being distributed fairly. However, I agree with the hon. Member that the amount of money allocated to this particular district has been inadequate. However, in this new financial year, we will provide more funds particularly for drilling of boreholes, sinking dams and rehabilitation of boreholes as well. This project will be funded by the African Development Bank (ADB) ... view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is true that Ijara, like any other district in Coast Province, was under-funded. In fact, Ijara is now lucky because we have given it an office at a cost of Kshs3 million. During this Financial Year, we will initiate more development projects in the district to cater for the people of Ijara District. Secondly, my Ministry is developing a policy for this Ministry. As you are aware, the Ministry of Regional Development Authorities is a new one. Before, we did not have any policies for these regional development authorities. With the new Sessional Paper that is ... view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, herding is an important economic activity in this country. The hon. Member should not under-rate pastoralists and cattle rearing. However, the two development authorities that he talked about, initially were very vibrant, but after the re- organisation of the Government and especially the establishment of the Electricity Regulatory Board, most of the electricity generating equipment was transferred from these authorities to the new organisation. As a result, the two authorities suffered financially. Therefore, they were not able to perform some of the responsibilities like what the hon. Member has talked about, in terms of development. As I ... view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the answer is very simple. We do not have adequate funds to revitalise these authorities. Once we get enough funds, we will fulfil our mandate. view
• 9 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is true that the flow of the Ewaso Nyiro River was seriously affected. However, part of the Kshs2.7 billion that I have talked about, will be used to conserve the water at the source. We intend to have three big dams at the source of the river. One August 9, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3097 should be somewhere at the foot of Mt. Kenya, another one at the Aberdares and another one at the lower part of the river. The objective of constructing these big dams is to ensure that during the rainy season, they will collect ... view
• 3 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the irrigation schemes undertaken by TARDA may not be feasible in the near future because as you are aware, the generating aspect of TARDA was transferred to the Ministry of Energy. The dams may also be transferred to the Ministry of Energy. So, we may not be undertaking many irrigation projects as a result of that problem. view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this chance. A lot has been said about the causes of conflict in the regions we are discussing and some solutions have also been suggested in this House. However, I think the most important thing that should be addressed in the region affected is development. When we develop a region, it gets a multiplier effect. What has been said about the infrastructure and safety of livestock among other things, does not only benefit the people living in the area. It also benefits the economy of this country. Nearly three quarters ... view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, with those few remarks, I beg to support. view