Joseph Matano Khamisi

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 121 to 130 of 221.

• 1 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, what we are getting from the Government is a very good example of how our resources are being distributed; that is, until a Minister visits a place, that place does not benefit from some of these resources. Could the Assistant Minister arrange to visit my area as well so that he can make a promise? view
• 1 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Lands:- (a) whether he is aware that a task force was appointed a few years ago to look into the settlement of people on Plot No.284/111/MN, Kikambala Division, Bahari Constituency; and, (b) if the answer to (a) above is in the affirmative, when the subdivision of the plot will begin to settle squatters currently occupying the land. view
• 1 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: It is okay, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 1 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the fact that this individual was arrested means that there was some suspicion. Could the Minister tell this House on what grounds this individual was arrested? Why is he still being harassed by the Government? view
• 1 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion:- THAT, in view of the chronic problem of landlessness in the country, and especially in the Coast Province and being cognizant of the fact that large tracks of land are owned by absentee landlords; this House urges the Government to urgently take all measures necessary to acquire the said land from absentee landlords, and distribute it to squatters already residing within the land and in neighbouring villages. view
• 1 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the problem of landlessness and the problem of absentee landlordism are the same. It is the latter that actually contributed to the former. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, this problem is so serious that it threatens the security of this country. At the very end of the Coast Province, on the Tanzanian side and to the very end on the other side of the Somali border, the problem of absentee landlords is rampant. It has caused so much suffering to the local people in the Coast Province. Presently, we estimate that 80 per cent of ... view
• 1 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, since I have ten minutes to reply, and I have had requests from some of my colleagues, I would like to donate two minutes to Mr. Dzoro, two minutes to Mr. Miriti and three minutes to Mr. Kingi. I will take two minutes to reply. Thank you. view
• 1 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to also thank the hon. Members who have contributed to and supported this Motion. I would particularly wish to thank the Minister who has indicated his full support and commitment to ensuring that the issue of landlessness of squatters ends once and for all. I also want to tell him that we will be looking forward to an enhanced Budget next year, so that we can pass it in this House and be able to provide settlement to the squatters. The Kshs400 million that has been provided in the current Budget is not ... view
• 31 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Minister has been hiding under the cliche; "when funds become available". He says that every time he rises up. The Questioner wants survey and demarcation work to start. Could the Minister tell this House when those funds will be made available to do that work? view
• 31 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Last week, the Government promised to bring to the House a Ministerial Statement relating to the arrest of the television broadcaster, Mr. Swaleh Mdoe. However, I do not know what is happening regarding the issue. view