11 Feb 2021 in National Assembly:
The rationale for the new policy is that Kenya prides itself as the second ranking country in Africa after South Africa in hosting diverse animal species. It is home to over 1,100 bird species and over 350 mammal species. It is also home to more than 7000 plant species of over 25,000 insect species and over 224 fresh water species. The wildlife and its associated habitants and ecosystem are significant assets as well as a national heritage. The goal of the new policy, therefore, is to create an enabling environment for the conservation, sustainable management of wildlife for the current ...
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11 Feb 2021 in National Assembly:
(i) Provision for the establishment of protected areas as the principle strategy for conserving and managing wildlife and strongly advocate for integrated management. (ii) Proposal for intervention to avert fragmentation of natural habitats and sustaining the ecological process underpinning the diversity of the ecosystem. (iii) Proposal for mitigating human-wildlife conflict and enhancing coexistence between wildlife and human beings. (iv) Proposal on means and reasons for mobilising support and developing partnership between national and county governments, Government agencies, community and private ranch owners with jurisdiction of land holding significant population of wildlife. (v) Re-affirmation on the right of the people to ...
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11 Feb 2021 in National Assembly:
(i) Provision for the establishment of protected areas as the principle strategy for conserving and managing wildlife and strongly advocate for integrated management. (ii) Proposal for intervention to avert fragmentation of natural habitats and sustaining the ecological process underpinning the diversity of the ecosystem. (iii) Proposal for mitigating human-wildlife conflict and enhancing coexistence between wildlife and human beings. (iv) Proposal on means and reasons for mobilising support and developing partnership between national and county governments, Government agencies, community and private ranch owners with jurisdiction of land holding significant population of wildlife. (v) Re-affirmation on the right of the people to ...
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11 Feb 2021 in National Assembly:
The Committee observed that the Sector needed a new policy document to address the new challenges and dynamics in the sector and therefore, unanimously resolved to support Sessional Paper No.1 of 2020 on the Kenya Wildlife Service Policy. I, therefore, urge this House to adopt this Report on the Human-Wildlife Policy.
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11 Feb 2021 in National Assembly:
The Committee observed that the Sector needed a new policy document to address the new challenges and dynamics in the sector and therefore, unanimously resolved to support Sessional Paper No.1 of 2020 on the Kenya Wildlife Service Policy. I, therefore, urge this House to adopt this Report on the Human-Wildlife Policy.
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11 Feb 2021 in National Assembly:
It is also good to be conscious that this House has been seized with this issue of human- wildlife conflict. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I do remember Kibwezi East where you represent, we have received several petitions. Also, across the country including Tsavo because of the current human-wildlife conflict. We strongly believe this Sessional Paper and the policies therein; will adequately address the issues human-wildlife conflict that have affected issues conservation.
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11 Feb 2021 in National Assembly:
It is also good to be conscious that this House has been seized with this issue of human- wildlife conflict. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I do remember Kibwezi East where you represent, we have received several petitions. Also, across the country including Tsavo because of the current human-wildlife conflict. We strongly believe this Sessional Paper and the policies therein; will adequately address the issues human-wildlife conflict that have affected issues conservation.
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11 Feb 2021 in National Assembly:
Therefore, I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the Committee Members for their resilience and devotion to duty which made the consideration of the policy successful. I would also like to appreciate the Offices of the Speaker and the Clerk of the National Assembly for always providing guidance and direction to the Committees in the discharge of their mandate.
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11 Feb 2021 in National Assembly:
Therefore, I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the Committee Members for their resilience and devotion to duty which made the consideration of the policy successful. I would also like to appreciate the Offices of the Speaker and the Clerk of the National Assembly for always providing guidance and direction to the Committees in the discharge of their mandate.
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11 Feb 2021 in National Assembly:
I also appreciate the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife for their engagement with the Committee and other stakeholders during the consideration of the Sessional Paper. Finally, I 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.
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