David Kangongo Bowen

All parliamentary appearances

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• 28 Sep 2021 in National Assembly: I oppose. view
• 28 Sep 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Chairman. I support the amendment. If this part is implemented, especially the bit on putting an integrated system at the NHIF and the central system linked to every other health facility in the country, then we are going to do away with fraud and the big losses, which are massive in the NHIF. So, I support. view
• 23 Sep 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I was supposed to request for a Statement yesterday, but I requested that it be deferred to this afternoon. Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No.44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources regarding the status of land ownership in Embobut/Embolot area in Marakwet East Constituency which has long been classified as forest land. Article 40 of the Constitution provides for protection of right to property and, further, Article 60 outlines the principles of land policy which every Kenyan should uphold. In light of ... view
• 23 Sep 2021 in National Assembly: assurance facing challenges from land grabbing and evictions which have been undermining the security of tenure and disrupting the uninterrupted and the unchallenged possession. It is against this background that I seek a Statement from the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources on the following: (i) What is the actual status on demarcation and a clear forest cutline in Embobut/Embolot area of Marakwet East? (ii) What is the actual possession and use of land over the several generations by the residents without any formal adjudication and registration? (iii) What measures has the ministry put in place ... view
• 5 Aug 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. Hon. Nassir has just singled out the transport sector which is very important and is employing many Kenyans. Other sectors such as the hospitality are suffering the same fate. The Government has put lockdowns everywhere and it is not giving alternatives on how those people can be cushioned. A number of the Form I students who were supposed to join schools the other day were not admitted because their parents who used to work as conductors or drivers could not take them to school because the vehicles are carrying half their ... view
• 8 Jul 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you Hon. Speaker. I request for a Statement regarding the resurgence of banditry attacks and killings in Marakwet East Constituency. Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security, regarding resurgence of banditry attacks and killings in Marakwet East Constituency. 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
• 8 Jul 2021 in National Assembly: Incidents of insecurity in Marakwet East Constituency have escalated and reached alarming levels. The residents of Marakwet East Constituency can no longer participate in meaningful economic activities due to fear of constant banditry attacks. The attacks have resulted in loss of lives, livestock, and destruction of property. In the last one month of June 2021, several incidences have been reported to authorities, but the Government has taken no action. The incidences include the following among others: a) On 21st June 2021, 39 goats belonging to Hezron Cherepaita, Tulyo and Mutang, residents of Koibirir Location, and further 182 cows in Mokoro ... view
• 29 Jun 2021 in National Assembly: Yes, Hon. Speaker. I want to support the Petition. As the Committee looks into this Petition, they also need to consider the internet security. Remember, we are dealing with court cases, some of which are about some very serious issues. As the Committee deliberates on this issue, they need to also seek expertise, especially from an information systems analyst or such expert. Even as our courts go online, we should consider the fact that internet security is very important when deliberating court issues. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. view
• 16 Jun 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to ask Question No.188/2021 to the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry. (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the status of investigations into the circumstances that led to the death of one Edwin Kiplagat Yatich of ID No. 22599049 that occurred on 19th April, 2021 after a confrontation with Kenya 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
• 16 Jun 2021 in National Assembly: Forest Officers based at the Tangul Forest Station in Marakwet East Constituency ? (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary state what actions the Ministry has taken against the Forest Officers who were on patrol that day and who are suspected to have murdered him, and explain why it has taken too long to arrest and prosecute the officers who were suspected to have been involved in the killing of the said person? (iii) Could the Cabinet Secretary consider compensating the family of the deceased person considering that he was the sole breadwinner for his family of seven? (iv) What measures has ... view