Gideon Kimutai Koske

All parliamentary appearances

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• 23 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this Bill because libraries play a fundamental role in the society. Libraries are a gateway to knowledge and culture. Libraries are synonymous with education because they offer countless learning opportunities that can fuel the economy. They also help to preserve cultural heritage and as Mahatma Gandhi said; “No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive”. Distance learning students can access information through the libraries because they might not have time to go to school fully, and if it is working class, they can visit libraries when they are ... view
• 23 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this Bill because libraries play a fundamental role in the society. Libraries are a gateway to knowledge and culture. Libraries are synonymous with education because they offer countless learning opportunities that can fuel the economy. They also help to preserve cultural heritage and as Mahatma Gandhi said; “No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive”. Distance learning students can access information through the libraries because they might not have time to go to school fully, and if it is working class, they can visit libraries when they are ... view
• 18 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. The principal object of this Referendum Bill is to consolidate the law relating to the referendum to obtain a clear expression of the will of Kenyans. This Bill helps to tighten up the process…. view
• 18 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I know that it is very important for all Members to follow the regulations which are provided by the Ministry of Health. This Referendum Bill will tighten up the process. It is the work of Parliament to enact laws that are followed in any referendum. I want to comment on what Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC) did. I was a Member of CIOC during the public participation on this Referendum Bill. I was among the team that steered up the process through the able Chairman, Hon. Kioni. The verification of signatures is a very ... view
• 18 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I support this Referendum Bill. view
• 10 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No. 44(2) (c), I seek to request a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources regarding failure by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to address an ongoing leopard menace in Chepalungu Constituency. view
• 10 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No. 44(2) (c), I seek to request a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources regarding failure by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to address an ongoing leopard menace in Chepalungu Constituency. view
• 10 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I wish to bring to the attention of the House the presence of a leopard having four cubs that is causing havoc in Simbeiywet Village, Bing'wa Location, and Siongiroi Ward of Chepalungu Constituency which I represent. The leopard which was first spotted five months ago has so far killed 10 goats, five donkeys and several dogs while hiding in a nearby sugar-cane farm that is owned by Prof. Simeon Maritim. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I have personally been restraining the villagers against confronting the leopard in spite of the mounting losses. However, their patience is gradually wearing out ... view
• 10 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I wish to bring to the attention of the House the presence of a leopard having four cubs that is causing havoc in Simbeiywet Village, Bing'wa Location, and Siongiroi Ward of Chepalungu Constituency which I represent. The leopard which was first spotted five months ago has so far killed 10 goats, five donkeys and several dogs while hiding in a nearby sugar-cane farm that is owned by Prof. Simeon Maritim. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I have personally been restraining the villagers against confronting the leopard in spite of the mounting losses. However, their patience is gradually wearing out ... view
• 10 Feb 2021 in National Assembly: 3) What short and long-term measures does the Government have in addressing perpetual human-wildlife conflicts occasioned by wild animals when they stray into human habitat? Hon. Deputy Speaker, this matter needs urgent attention because school and farming activities in the area have stopped for a while because of the wild leopard. view