Aden Bare Duale

All parliamentary appearances

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• 20 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: The objective of this Bill is to take into account a devolved system of government. So, this is a Bill that concerns counties. You do not need to have gone to a law school or wait for the two Speakers to decide whether a Bill is touching on county governments, as our colleagues always talk about. So, we want to confirm to them that the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Amendment) Bill, 2014, will ultimately be sent to the Senate. view
• 20 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: The other objective of this Bill is to create a rationalization and harmonization of all State resources to be under one law. The other objective is also to create a sound environmental practice that is in tandem with international standards. It is also to create structures for dispute resolution on matters of environment and resources in our country. It also talks about the national values, principles of governance, transparency and 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. view
• 20 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: accountability and how to create public participation in the management of the environment and natural resources. view
• 20 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: Clause 3 of this Bill proposes to amend the Act by inserting a new Section 2(A) to the existing principal Act. This new section requires every person to cooperate with State organs in as far as the protection and conservation of the environment is concerned. Why do we need to conserve or cooperate with State organs in protecting and conserving the environment? This is in order to ensure that ecological development is sustained. Clause 4 of the Bill again proposes to amend the principle Act, No.8 of 1999 by inserting another new sub-section 3A which guarantees a person the right ... view
• 20 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: Therefore, this is similar to Article 35 of the Constitution that allows each and every citizen of Kenya to access information from any public agency or department. So, sub-section 3A guarantees every person the right to access to environmental information. The Bill also proposes to amend Section 4 of the principal Act. It does this by dissolving the current National Environment Council and transferring all the functions to the Cabinet Secretary in charge of the Environment, Water and Mineral Resources. What does this do or what does it treat? What is the rationale of this new amended Section 4? This ... view
• 20 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: committee. That is why I said earlier that one of the objects of this Bill is to take into account the existence of the devolved system of Government. Therefore, that anticipates the creation of new committees after the disbandment of the former committees. The functions of the county environment committees shall be, among others to ensure the proper management of the environment for respective counties. This Bill also proposes to amend Section 39 of the current principal Act. By dissolving the current public complaints committee and transferring all those functions to a department within the Ministry, it ensures the same ... view
• 20 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: The Leader of the Minority is looking at me when I mention political parties because he knows where he is coming from. That was just as a by the way. This Bill seeks to amend the principal Act by inserting a new subsection 56A. What does it do? The new subsection 56A does one function; it empowers the Authority to issue guidelines on climate change in line with the country’s international obligation, which is very important. It ensures the Authority issues certain standards and guidelines on climate change. view
• 20 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: Climate change has become the cash-cow of certain NGOs. My friend, hon. Moses Kuria, whom I have not seen this week and must have travelled on parliamentary duties, must bring certain accountability and regulations in the management of NGOs and civil society, so that if you are dealing with climate change and you use the platform of 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. view
• 20 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: climate change to solicit for billion of shillings, you provide full disclosure. So, Clause 56 is giving that. view
• 20 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: As a country, we must have a guideline in line with our international obligations. The Bill also proposes to amend the principal Act by inserting the new sub-section 57A, that seeks to provide for a strategic impact assessment in the preparation and implementation of policies, plans and programmes. This Bill provides that you must have a strategic plan that will have serious preparation in implementation of policies, plans and programmes. view