Jackson Kiplagat Kiptanui

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 461 to 470 of 473.

• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I apologise for coming late. However, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that there are heavy deposits of precious minerals in Voi Constituency and Taita District. They include rubies, green garnets and red garnets among others. (b) My Ministry has undertaken geological mapping and preliminary mineral exploration work and documented the information into maps and reports for prospective investors. We have also encouraged companies and individuals to carry out further exploration work in order to establish mineable deposits. Further, through the advice of my Ministry, the Government has set aside approximately 8,000 acres ... view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I have said, the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources is encouraging private companies and individuals to explore the minerals in those areas. Currently, we are putting in place a policy and review of mining laws. We have already drafted a Bill to amend the Mining Act. Basically, there are many companies operating in Taita-Taveta District. I believe that as we continue to license more of them, the level of poverty will go down and the living standards of our people in that district will improve. view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, indeed, we have over 100 licensed prospectors and miners in Taita-Taveta District, and they pay some licence fees to the local authority. I believe that the amount they pay to the local authority benefits the district. view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think the hon. Member has given us a suggestion. We will discuss and follow it up. view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the list of the licensed prospectors and miners in Taita-Taveta District has over 100 companies. I wish to table the list. There are some locals and non-locals. When it comes to the issue of employment, many of the miners are small- scale, and the majority of their employees come from the local community. view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I undertake to table the signed list tomorrow afternoon. view
• 1 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that Lake Naivasha is on the verge of extinction as a result of soil erosion and excessive illegal farming around the lake causing soil erosion at an alarming rate. The Government, indeed, recognises the vital importance of Lake Naivasha to the local community and other stakeholders who derive their livelihood from the lake. The Government also facilitated the listing of Lake Naivasha a second wetland of international importance after Lake Nakuru under the RAMSAR Convention. (b) My Ministry has undertaken measures to ensure that conservation of the ... view
• 1 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to say that my Ministry will deal with anybody who has developed or constructed a building within a radius of 30 metres of the lake. I want to assure the hon. Member that, in due course, he will see what we are doing as a Ministry. view
• 1 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, when I began answering the Question, I confirmed that. I have already said what we are doing as a Ministry. We will take your comments into consideration. view
• 18 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. June 18, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1243 Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The Government recognises the vital importance of Lake Naivasha to the local community and other stakeholders who derive their livelihoods from the lake. The Government also facilitated the listing of Lake Naivasha as the second wetland of international importance after Lake Nakuru under the RAMSA Convention. (b) My Ministry has undertaken measures to ensure conservation of the lake and its catchment area and wise use of its resources. These measures include:- (i) Development and gazettment of the Lake Naivasha Management Plan through an intensive stakeholder consultation ... view