Asman Kamama

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2321 to 2330 of 2457.

• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a long standing dispute. There have been about three task forces that were formed to actually address this problem. In 1990, there was a task force chaired by a District Commissioner, Mr. Akello. In 1995 there was a task force chaired by the late hon. Justice Chesoni, and there was also a verification team, which comprised of four senior District Officers and officials from the Ministry of Lands. So, the Government has really tried to address this problem. But there are two major cases. In 1978, a person called Titus Kithaka and others filed High ... view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I hope hon. Karaba is not complicating this issue by introducing other complaints from Kirinyaga people. I have promised this House that once we are through with the two major cases, we will be able to assist Mbeere people. We know that area is dry and they need to develop their farms. We will be able to sort out the problem. The only request I will make to the hon. Member is to liaise with leaders, and those involved in those cases, to fast- tract them so that they can be disposed of as soon as possible ... view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as a Ministry, we are ready to engage in dialogue. I think the Provincial Administration is also ready to engage in dialogue so that, that issue can be brought to a stop. You know that we have three arms of the Government which work independently - Judiciary, Executive and Legislature. I know that if we engage dialogue and the cases have not been disposed of, it will be a case of sub judice . I encourage hon. Member and leaders in that region to pursue those cases in court, so that, that matter can be solved once ... view
• 30 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am not aware. (b) I am also not aware. (c) I am aware of the existence of Plots Nos. 3114 and 3115 which still belong to the Settlement Fund Trustee (SFT) as there is a dispute between Madaraka Primary and Lesirko Co- operative Society. Plot No.3114 belongs to a school, but it has not been documented. view
• 30 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, our job at the Ministry is to make sure that we serve Kenyans to the best of our ability. I want to confirm that Plot No.3114 belongs to the school and Plot No.3115 is a cattle dip. view
• 30 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am not aware that Plot No.158 in Koiyet Settlement Scheme was set aside for a township in 1971. (b) I cannot repossess the land since I have no reason to do so. (c) I may visit the area as a goodwill gesture to the affected residents, and since hon. Kimeto is my friend, we can also inspect CDF projects on the same day. view
• 30 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is a dispute that has taken quite some time. The issue of compensation of the same Plot No.158 was mooted in 1976 by the then Director of Settlement. However, I want to assure the House that the policy on compulsory acquisition is a long process and Mr. Kimeto can come to my office so that we can discuss the modalities and logistics of doing this. Otherwise, Plot No.158 legitimately belongs to Mr. Kigen and he was given by the Settlement Fund Trustee (SFT). He had actually paid all the requisite funds and I think repossessing ... view
• 30 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will visit Sotik to assess the actual situation on the ground. This plot, as I said, legitimately belongs to Mr. Kigen. There are structures on this plot, but we know that is illegal. So, I will visit the area and assist the hon. Member. view
• 30 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am very much aware of the concept of "adverse possession" in law. However, before you can possess land, there is a process of doing it. Therefore, I ask the hon. Member to come to my office and then we shall be able to assist him in the best way possible. We know all those concepts and it is not that we are oblivious of the obtaining legal facts. view
• 30 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: November 30, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 4081 GRABBING OF PLOTS IN MADETENI SETTLEMENT SCHEME view