John Kinyua Nderitu

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• 27 Oct 2022 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 27 Oct 2022 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, we need to look at the status of these officers because I am told if you get COVID-19, your mental status can be affected. Many of these Kenyans got COVID-19. I recommend that we include the Committee on Health so that we check her faculties. view
• 27 Oct 2022 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 27 Oct 2022 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on the incessant human-wildlife conflict in Laikipia County. In the Statement, the committee should- (1) Explain the reasons for the inaction by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in dealing with the incessant destruction of food crops by elephants, zebras, buffaloes and other wildlife despite the numerous complaints by the residents of Laikipia County especially the areas of Nibrom, Kafage, Muramati, Sirare, Mutara, Mbogoine et cetera . (2) State the compensation measures and mechanisms in place ... view
• 27 Oct 2022 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, can I proceed with my next Statement? view
• 27 Oct 2022 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 52(1) to make a Statement on a matter of general topical concern, namely; the plight of farmers whose crops are being destroyed by the ongoing illegal grazing in Laikipia County. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Laikipia County boasts of spectacular wildlife and majestic scenery, and has long been on the country’s tourist circuit, as it sits against the backdrop of Mt. Kenya. However, due to the debilitating drought situation currently prevailing in the country, pastoralists are illegally bringing tens of thousands of cattle to private and community lands in search ... view
• 27 Oct 2022 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 27 Oct 2022 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, pastoralists wishing to graze their livestock in private farms and conservancies should adhere to the grazing guidelines by the owners, where they are charged a certain amount of money per animal to graze. They should not graze their animals with impunity on people’s farms and the Government has a responsibility to protect private property. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, much as we may sympathize due to the fact that the increasing intensity of drought is amplifying the vulnerability of the communities and their ability to cope and that the prolonged drought has led to majority of pastoralist ... view
• 27 Oct 2022 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 27 Oct 2022 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I feel for Sen. Olekina. He has just come in and has not read my Statement. It is clear. I have not talked anywhere about pastoralists. I have talked about illegal grazers. I am clear in my mind that I am talking of illegal grazers. It does not matter as long as somebody is grazing illegally. He is now imputing improper motive by talking about Maasai people. I have not said anything about Maasai. We have Maasai in Laikipia. We are talking about illegal grazers. view