Dr. James Nyikal

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2121 to 2130 of 3161.

• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Members have indicated the problem that Kenyans face when public interest clashes with individual interest in terms of the licences that are required. This is brought in fairly well. I am particularly happy because the offences that relate to energy in this Bill have been categorised as economic crimes. This is important. view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Members have indicated the problem that Kenyans face when public interest clashes with individual interest in terms of the licences that are required. This is brought in fairly well. I am particularly happy because the offences that relate to energy in this Bill have been categorised as economic crimes. This is important. view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Let me talk about the petroleum industry. The amount of adulteration that is going on in this country is unbelievable. There are places where motorists will tell you that they do not use certain types of fuel because of adulteration. If you look at the problem of adulteration, you will find that it is a total loss. Apart from cheating, the losses that motorists incur in terms of the repairs they undertake are huge. This only benefits importers of motor vehicle spare parts. Therefore, if properly implemented, this Bill will address these problems. The electronic version of the Official Hansard ... view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Let me talk about the petroleum industry. The amount of adulteration that is going on in this country is unbelievable. There are places where motorists will tell you that they do not use certain types of fuel because of adulteration. If you look at the problem of adulteration, you will find that it is a total loss. Apart from cheating, the losses that motorists incur in terms of the repairs they undertake are huge. This only benefits importers of motor vehicle spare parts. Therefore, if properly implemented, this Bill will address these problems. The electronic version of the Official Hansard ... view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: It is also important to note that in this Bill the Cabinet Secretary (CS) is mandated to prepare an integrated plan based on a policy that is reviewed from time to time. The time is indicated, which means that whatever policies and plans will be put in place will be implemented. This is the first Bill that I have seen taking this direction. It is important that the CS is mandated or obligated to involve the county governments and all the operators in the development of integrated plans. This is the way forward. This Bill establishes very clear bodies or ... view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: It is also important to note that in this Bill the Cabinet Secretary (CS) is mandated to prepare an integrated plan based on a policy that is reviewed from time to time. The time is indicated, which means that whatever policies and plans will be put in place will be implemented. This is the first Bill that I have seen taking this direction. It is important that the CS is mandated or obligated to involve the county governments and all the operators in the development of integrated plans. This is the way forward. view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: This Bill establishes very clear bodies or entities to deal with regulation, production, distribution, sale, consumer protection, trade and even exploration of various sources of energy. In this regard, the Energy Regulation Authority is of utmost importance because it will coordinate the development in the energy sector. We note that the Chairman of the Authority will be appointed by the President and other members are appointed by the CS. My problem with this is that there is very little participation of stakeholders. Therefore, when we get to the Committee of the whole House, we will move some amendments so that ... view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Clause 25 of the Bill establishes the Energy Petroleum Tribunal. This is an area where there are always disputes. It is interesting to note that the Chairperson of the Energy Petroleum Tribunal will be appointed by the Judicial Service commission (JSC). This sector has had its fair share of problems. I hope the intention of this provision is to ensure that we have a person of high integrity with legal background to settle all the disputes that come up. The members of this tribunal will be selected by a panel appointed by the CS. We notice that there are no ... view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Clause 25 of the Bill establishes the Energy Petroleum Tribunal. This is an area where there are always disputes. It is interesting to note that the Chairperson of the Energy Petroleum Tribunal will be appointed by the Judicial Service commission (JSC). This sector has had its fair share of problems. I hope the intention of this provision is to ensure that we have a person of high integrity with legal background to settle all the disputes that come up. The members of this tribunal will be selected by a panel appointed by the CS. We notice that there are no ... view
• 9 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: The idea of establishing the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation is good, because it will focus on nuclear energy as well as rural electrification and renewable energy. That is important. view