Hon Fredrick Otieno Outa

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• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Number one, the scientific data and information that informed the ban and number two, whether the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) and other relevant agencies were consulted prior to the ban pronouncement by the Government. On the scientific data and information, on 19th September, 2012, a publication on GMO maize was published in the scientific journal Food and Chemical Toxicology linking genetically modified maize, NK603 with cancer and premature death in rats. Before that consultation, there were no consultations between the NBA or other relevant agencies. On the impact of the ban on the activities of the NBA, GMO research activities ... view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: On the impact of research activities, there is delayed commercialization of genetically modified cotton which has already undergone field trials in Kenya and misinterpretation of the ban to mean the ban of all research activities and initiatives. The Government has invested heavily in biotechnology and biosafety in terms of infrastructure and human capacities in Kenyan universities and research institutions, and a number of projects some at advanced stages utilising GMO technology. This includes the insect resistant BT cotton ready for commercialization, Water Efficient Maize for Africa which we call WEMA, Virus resistant Cassava for Africa (VIRCA), Africa Biofortified Sorghum (ABS), ... view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, the impact of the ban of GMOs will also affect our business in Kenya and that will be denying Kenyans and the region as a whole an opportunity to access food during times of emergencies since Kenya is a major transit corridor for food aid destined for the greater horn of the African region. Number two, uncertainty over continued access of food supplements containing GMO ingredients such as corn, soya blended for vulnerable and special needs people who use them due to health reasons including school feeding programmes, loss of business and revenue as the transit of GMO ... view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, the Committee observes and it made the following recommendations: There are policies and measures taken to assure and ensure safety of GMOs in Kenya and that is the policy that is in place since 2006. Number two, the Committee suggested that there is established an authority for policy implementation 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: under the Biosafety Act among others -National Biosafety Authority established in 2009. Number three, regulation is in place for enabling environmental release, import and export transit and that is the answer. view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. These are the observations that the Committee made; what we are trying to do now is to seek more information from the relevant agencies. We are seeking a meeting with the Attorney-General to be able to advise us whether the ban is on or not. I would like to plead with the hon. Member to give us time, to seek the advice from the Attorney General and then we will give this House a very conclusive Statement on that. view
• 30 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker. I also rise to support the Motion. I want to thank the Mover for bringing it to the House. I want to support this Motion with a very heavy heart. This is my second term, and I have always been talking about how the Government has neglected the management of water resources in the various parts of this country. It is known that every year, the people living around Nyando River are forced to migrate to higher grounds because the Government has not implemented any project in that area since 1972, when a lot of ... view
• 30 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker. I also rise to support the Motion. I want to thank the Mover for bringing it to the House. I want to support this Motion with a very heavy heart. This is my second term, and I have always been talking about how the Government has neglected the management of water resources in the various parts of this country. It is known that every year, the people living around Nyando River are forced to migrate to higher grounds because the Government has not implemented any project in that area since 1972, when a lot of ... view
• 30 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: has not tried to help the people of Nyando. Feasibility studies to control flooding in Nyando were done. Implementation of the project was supposed to have been undertaken by the National Irrigation Board (NIB), but if you go there, you will be appalled to see how Government money was wasted through the purchase of rotten and faulty equipment, which is still there. They did not erect even a single dyke. It is irresponsible of the Government not to take care of floods in this country. Therefore, I want to state that as much as this Motion is good, we have ... view
• 30 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: has not tried to help the people of Nyando. Feasibility studies to control flooding in Nyando were done. Implementation of the project was supposed to have been undertaken by the National Irrigation Board (NIB), but if you go there, you will be appalled to see how Government money was wasted through the purchase of rotten and faulty equipment, which is still there. They did not erect even a single dyke. It is irresponsible of the Government not to take care of floods in this country. Therefore, I want to state that as much as this Motion is good, we have ... view