Ejidius Njogu Barua

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 191 to 200 of 250.

• 28 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this very important Motion. From the outset, I would like to express my sympathies to Maj. (Rtd.) Muiu who is unwell. The previous contributor to this Motion has made it very clear that Maj. (Rtd.) Muiu was and is still a hero of this country. As we debate, we should not lose his status of national hero by fronting trivialities. We should not confine the status of Maj. (Rtd.) Muiu to an ethnic dimension. I am saying this because Maj. (Rtd.) Muiu served this country without ... view
• 28 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: the three members, the Commission cannot raise a quorum. That means that the Commission cannot perform its constitutional duties. One of the members of the Commission, the former Deputy Inspector-General, cannot be replaced because there is a case in court in connection with that position. This Commission requires two members for it to function. This country requires a functioning NPSC. It is for this reason that I support the Report of the Committee to ensure that the position of the late Commissioner and the position of Commissioner Muiu, who is unwell, are filled. As much as we are being compassionate, ... view
• 27 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving this opportunity to contribute to the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Bill. The presentation of this Bill to the House is timely as it will regulate the manufacture and processing of petroleum products, as well as regulate its business. Hon. Speaker, I would like to specifically comment on two parts of this Bill: Part 6, which deals with the local content, and Part 8, which deals with environment, health and safety. view
• 27 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: 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
• 27 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: I would also like to touch on one or two issues regarding distribution of wealth, or income, generated from petroleum business and exploitation. I will as well as highlight on how the environment has been totally destroyed in other parts of the world. I would like to comment on the local content. I am happy to note that the Bill recognises the issue of local content. Without local content, we cannot claim ownership of these products - what the Leader of the Minority Party called “hydrocarbons”. If local content is considered, Kenyans will benefit and participate fully in the production, ... view
• 27 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: petroleum products get into soil, they cause irreversible pollution. It is, therefore, important that as a nation, we take cognizance of this and put emphasis on the issues of environmental pollution and conservation. The Bill calls for investors in this sector to adhere to the health and safety requirement. It is my hope that the environmental and social impact assessment permits, and licences will be issued to various applicants as a formality. In-depth studies should be done and where environmental degradation is suspected, the proponents of these projects should give convincing mitigation strategies they intend to put in place in ... view
• 22 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. I would like to support the Mover, Hon. Chachu, because the statement in part (d) says that the person shall be nominated by the Council of Governors. This does not necessarily mean that it is a governor who is nominated to sit on the Board. They can appoint somebody else to represent them. Secondly, I support the position of having the Director of Mines being the secretary to the Mineral Rights Board. view
• 22 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I also want to agree with the Committee because this will protect the interest of the small miners who cannot afford the expensive and lengthy court process. We have in mind artisan miners. Thank you. view
• 22 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I would like to support the position of the Committee, but I would like to put a caution in the definition of the word “community”. Sometimes, communities transit into ethnic groups. Although I am supporting the amendment, I suggest that the term “community” should be broadened so that it can include people who live in the area even if they do not belong to the dominant ethnic group in the area. view
• 22 Oct 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I agree and clarify that the original Bill was talking about Parliament but, the Senate found it wise for the name “Senate” to appear. I want to address Hon. Makali Mulu and say that, that change is neither adding nor reducing any value and so the Committee did not see the need for contesting. I support. view