Henry Obwocha

All parliamentary appearances

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• 30 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Do you know a suitcase? view
• 29 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I intend to be fairly brief. The following is the Government's response: I want to thank Prof. Ojiambo for showing concern for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs). The current Government is highly-concerned about their development. The ASALs have remained largely unexploited considering the existing opportunities in the medium to low potential zones. It is, therefore, a reality that these areas, indeed, offer potential for future development which the nation can depend on, not only in the agricultural sector, but also in other key sectors such as the manufacturing and meat processing, mining, energy ... view
• 29 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the current key sectoral developments that we have targeted are as follows: On livestock development, a broad-based livestock development programme under the implementation of the ASALs is to improve the welfare of the communities. Similarly, the Government gives priority to the marketing of livestock in these areas. Private sector entrepreneurs are encouraged to establish slaughterhouses and other viable marketing channels to exploit the market. The current development of the ASALs focuses on development of improved livestock marketing and infrastructure, facilitation of the private investment in meat processing, including strengthening the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) to ... view
• 29 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Hiyo imetosha wewe! view
• 22 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. For the second or third time, have you noticed that every time Mr. Ojode stands up, he raises his hand so that you can see him? Is it in order that we raise our hands? I thought we should just stand up to catch your eye. view
• 22 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for recognising me. I want to support this Vote and commend the Minister and his officials for what they have been able to do for the country in the water sector. Those of us who have been in this House for a long time know what happened with the Kerendich dams. If the amount of money that was allocated for construction of dams in Baringo District was applied properly, it would have changed that part of the world. However, if you go there today, you will see that, that world looks the same ... view
• 22 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have just one line comment. We want to congratulate the Minister and the Ministry officials. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, once again, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, if a study has not been done - and I know there is a study that has been done - we want figures to eliminate the issue of lack of water in Ukambani. We want to put it in our plan and remove it once and for all. We do not want relief food being taken to Ukambani every year! I hope the Minister and ... view
• 21 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in line with the principle of collective responsibility, I beg to reply. (a) The acreage of land that the Government intends to buy for resettlement of squatters from Solio Ranch Limited in Laikipia is 15,000 acres. (b) Yes, we will table the valuation report for the land in question tomorrow afternoon. (c) I can further table a copy of the draft sale agreement between the Government and the 3286 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES August 21, 2007 owner of the afore-mentioned piece of land. view
• 21 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Question is about tabling the report so that he can have access to the information and then ask questions. view
• 21 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, initially, I said that I was answering this Question in line with the principle of collective responsibility. view