Benson Makali Mulu

All parliamentary appearances

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• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: When you look at Clause 24, there are a number of them. But, to me, one of the most interesting one - and is good for our county - is 124 (b). It states that before you get a license to exploit coal in this country, you will have to comply with the environmental, health, safety, planning, maritime and any other relevant legislation or guidelines. This is very important because it will ensure that our people are protected from any negative impact from coal exploitation. So, this is very important and it is something that I want to support. We ... view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: When you look at Clause 24, there are a number of them. But, to me, one of the most interesting one - and is good for our county - is 124 (b). It states that before you get a license to exploit coal in this country, you will have to comply with the environmental, health, safety, planning, maritime and any other relevant legislation or guidelines. This is very important because it will ensure that our people are protected from any negative impact from coal exploitation. So, this is very important and it is something that I want to support. We ... view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: The other area that I want to focus on in this Bill is Part VII, where we discuss the right of way, way-leaves and use of land for energy resource and infrastructure. We are all aware, more so, as Members of Parliament, of the many challenges in situations where we want to help our people to access power, especially electricity connection. The issue of way-leaves is controversial. People say that electricity posts cannot be mounted on their farms. Most of them demand that they must be compensated before any installation is done. So, this Bill proposes that in a situation ... view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: The other area that I want to focus on in this Bill is Part VII, where we discuss the right of way, way-leaves and use of land for energy resource and infrastructure. We are all aware, more so, as Members of Parliament, of the many challenges in situations where we want to help our people to access power, especially electricity connection. The issue of way-leaves is controversial. People say that electricity posts cannot be mounted on their farms. Most of them demand that they must be compensated before any installation is done. So, this Bill proposes that in a situation ... view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: The Bill goes on to explain what needs to be done. There is a clause which is very interesting. It talks of a situation where the energy resource is going to be for public interest and is going to benefit this country. If a private member or owner of a piece of land cannot allow the Government to use that piece of land, it can go for compulsory acquisition of that piece of land. To me, that is very important because time must be allowed. As Kenyans, we must get to a point where we agree that anything for public ... view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: The Bill goes on to explain what needs to be done. There is a clause which is very interesting. It talks of a situation where the energy resource is going to be for public interest and is going to benefit this country. If a private member or owner of a piece of land cannot allow the Government to use that piece of land, it can go for compulsory acquisition of that piece of land. To me, that is very important because time must be allowed. As Kenyans, we must get to a point where we agree that anything for public ... view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: The other important part of this Bill is the so-called fund. Clause 221 says that a county government shall establish a fund for the purposes of promotion of efficient use of energy and its conservation within the county. The whole idea of a fund is very important because we know that some parts of this country may not be able to access power and, more so, electricity through the national grid. So, they might have to think of other sources of power. Through the establishment of that fund, the county governments will make sure that the money is used to ... view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: The other important part of this Bill is the so-called fund. Clause 221 says that a county government shall establish a fund for the purposes of promotion of efficient use of energy and its conservation within the county. The whole idea of a fund is very important because we know that some parts of this country may not be able to access power and, more so, electricity through the national grid. So, they might have to think of other sources of power. Through the establishment of that fund, the county governments will make sure that the money is used to ... view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: With those comments, I support this Bill. Thank you for giving me the chance to contribute. view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: With those comments, I support this Bill. Thank you for giving me the chance to contribute. view