Abshiro Soka Halake

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• 24 Jul 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving this opportunity. I stand to support this timely Statement by Sen. (Dr.) Milgo. I am saddened as I listen to the contributions of my fellow colleagues. We are looking at wildlife as though they belong to the Government or KWS. The wildlife of this country belong to all of us. Therefore, we all have a responsibility. In fact, the number one threat to wildlife is not poaching; it is habitat loss and population growth that is blocking the migratory routes. Mr. Speaker, Sir, a few years ago when I worked for a conservation ... view
• 24 Jul 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. 67 to 70 per cent of Kenya’s wildlife lives outside of Government protected areas. As much as we have KWS and other Government protected areas including the national parks and reserves in our country, most of the animals live outside with the communities. The first threat to wildlife is population and agricultural growth. As we talk about KWS compensating families of those who have lost their loved ones and also protecting wildlife, let us also look at wildlife as our responsibility as leaders. This is because these animals do not have anybody else. These are ... view
• 24 Jul 2019 in Senate: conservation and empower communities to conserve and integrate their livelihoods with conservation. In half a century, West Africa lost all their lions. In North Africa, in around 100 years, they have also lost all their lions. East Africa is on the blink. These are the last species on earth. I have been thinking so much about some of the things that we say and the ways in which we debate about human-wildlife conflict. We bear no responsibility to these species. We look at it at an angle of what we have lost. However, we are the ones blocking their routes ... view
• 23 Jul 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise to support the Motion by Sen. Mwaura to rename Murang’a University of Technology (MUT) to Kenneth Matiba University of Technology (KMUT). view
• 23 Jul 2019 in Senate: I am happy to be contributing to this. However, at a point, I got a bit sad and wished for a day when this country will have nationhood and not just a mentality of what village we come from. I am happy that the rest of the Senators are expressing the fact that the late Hon. Matiba does not just belong to Murang’a County, but a national and international leader, with a distinguished career in private sector and public service. He is recognised around the country and the globe. Therefore, we refuse to accept the definition that he is just ... view
• 23 Jul 2019 in Senate: As I sat here listening to Sen. Mwaura’s highlights on the late Hon. Matiba’s achievements, I could not help but be proud of just how much a single person has achieved as a leader. Remember, we are living in an era of leadership crisis in our country. I am happy that we have someone’s journey that we can look up to and say that The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 23 Jul 2019 in Senate: this country can and has produced good leaders in the past. Therefore, even today, good leadership is possible. view
• 23 Jul 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, hon. Matiba excelled in political leadership. He can be accredited with multiparty democracy. He was a great industrialist not only in the hospitality sector, as we were told, but also in education, sports and vast areas. Again, it is remarkable that while he was a rich man, his wealth could be explained. It is not like today when we have these many super rich people, but if you look at where their wealth is coming from, you cannot point a finger on any sector, industry or anything that you can call wealth creation. By celebrating and honouring ... view
• 23 Jul 2019 in Senate: Again, Madam Temporary Speaker, I am happy to be talking and contributing to this Motion simply because of the significance of the leadership journey that the late Hon. Matiba has travelled; and the hard work that he has shown in wealth creation. His was not just overnight wealth creation that looked like somebody just wagged a wand and wealth appeared. Madam Temporary Speaker, leadership is about courage. I cannot think of anybody more courageous than the late hon. Kenneth Matiba. He had the courage to go against the grain. He is an original. He was able to stand against what ... view
• 18 Jul 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also rise to support this Statement and congratulate Sen. Khaniri for seeking it. The issue of utilities and being ripped off by the utility companies is becoming a matter of concern. As you know, some of these utilities are a matter of survival for a lot of people, especially the elderly, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), children and perhaps people who are more vulnerable to--- view