Amina Abdalla

All parliamentary appearances

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• 3 Dec 2013 in National Assembly: would really like to congratulate all the Members of Committee, especially hon. Barua, hon. Chachu and hon. (Dr.) Ottichilo, who went beyond the call of duty to give us these amendments. I want to thank my Secretariat, the Ministry officials, and the NGOs and State sector players who came to the Committee to sell their versions of wildlife conservation and management. I would like to thank Parliament for all the assistance that they have given to our Committee. Having said, I would like to give chance to the other hon. Members who would want to say something on this Bill. ... view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. I just wanted to raise a point for your intervention. There is a lot of noise coming from outside. The Constitution has delegated the management of noise to the county governments. I was happy with that because the national Government will work in peace. But now that it has come near our working environment, would you be able to help us eradicate that noise, especially 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
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: because it is about FIFA world cup; as you know, we have not even qualified for the African Cup. If you need some help, you could ask the Member for Nairobi to assist us in this matter because I am not able to concentrate. view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, at least, the Member for Chuka/Igambang’ombe is here. I am not sure about hon. Chanzu. I can read the one requested by the Member for Chuka/Igambang’ombe. view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, the Member for Chuka/Igambang’ombe, hon. Muthomi Njuki sought a Statement regarding the logging of Kiamuriuki Forest in Chuka by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). He was concerned that 35 acres of land at Kiamuriuki Forest were allocated to four loggers at a cost of Kshs8 million to clear all the trees on the land within a week. This has been, in his opinion, without the involvement of the sub-county and the clearance from NEMA. He then requested a Statement and I wish to read the response which we received after consultation with the Director of the Kenya Forest ... view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: the community will be involved through such associations so that they are able to comply with the public procurement requirement of being registered saw millers. On the issue of why EIA was not done, on 4th July, 2013 NEMA under the KFS following an out of court settlement agreed on a schedule to undertake a constituency based EIA covering major forests ecosystems in Kenya. Apparently, these EIAs are currently being prepared and are expected to be concluded by December, 2013. A copy of the agreement between NEMA and KFS is attached. Hon. Speaker, in line with the agreement with NEMA ... view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker, Sir. I just want to respond to the last statement that was made by the Member, regarding the role of the county governments. I have been hearing a lot of murmurs from the counties and especially from their godfathers in the other House that the central Government has been giving out licences to clear forests. It seems that there has not been an appreciation that forests are still under the purview of the national Government and it is KFS’ responsibility to give those licences. There is no role now for county governments to manage these resources. view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Secondly, I am concerned that the Member for Chuka/Igambang'ombe has put in a condition for a requirement of the EIA for the lifting of that suspension. I really wish he had come to the meeting; it was made very clear to us that there is an agreement between KFS and NEMA that no EIAs should take place for clearing of plantation forests. I just want to note that, given the response we have received, the EIA requirement has been waived following the out of court settlement. The reality is that an EIA should have been done when establishing the forest ... view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker, Sir. view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, Sir, I know most of them are rising on points of order to tell hon. (Ms.) Odhiambo-Mabona not to break the law. But they need to understand that she is a child rights expert and getting agitated is part of her job description. Hon. Speaker, Sir, I have a Statement that was requested by hon. Yusuf Chanzu, the hon. Member of Parliament for Vihiga Constituency. His question was on the rampant corrupt practices which have marred the recruitment of Kenya Forest Service (KFS) officers at various stations in the country. view