Josephat Nanok

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• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if such information is available, and I do not have it, she can share it with me, so that we can follow up the matter and provide her with feedback, because that is not the policy. The policy is that so long as anyone has been killed or injured, he is entitled to compensation. The policy has never changed. As the Assistant Minister for Forestry and Wildlife, I can attest here that that is the official position. The substantive Minister is also sitting here with me, and he shares the same position with me. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is a matter we may look into. On the person that was killed, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) provided a vehicle for the body to be taken to the mortuary. Subsequently, the KWS vehicle took the body back home for burial. In addition, the KWS facilitated the family with Kshs10,000 to buy coffin for the deceased person. On the hon. Member’s request regarding the patient who is in hospital, this is a matter which is not yet covered by the law but it is something we can look into, so that we can assist that ... view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think my colleague, hon. Kabogo, has just made a statement. He has not asked a supplementary question. In his original Question, he claims that seven people have died since the time the first two persons were mauled down by hippos, during which one of them died. To this Question, I responded that from the records we have, there was none. However, I want to agree that in the general area of Kilimambogo, and not Del Monte area; we have had incidents of a similar nature before. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have eliminated some hippos ... view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are not talking of one dam. There is also the general area of Kilimambogo, where there are other dams. From the records I have, for deaths that happened in 2006, 2007 and 2008, compensation has already been paid. We have paid compensation for four deaths actually. What is remaining is compensation for the two victims relating to the particular incident at hand, which is also being processed. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, from the records that I have from my officers who have been tracking the animals, we have killed about three hippos. However, since we are not able to categorically state that it is one hippo that has been doing all this harm, we have given instructions to the rangers to eliminate on the spot any hippo that will emerge from the dam. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, indeed, I cannot give an undertaking that is outside the law to compensate what is not possible. But we are rushing the new reforms in the wildlife sector and a new Bill will be coming to this House. I have already said that we have known that there is an anomaly in the law which will be corrected. I hope that as soon as that piece of legislation reaches this House then it will be upon the House to decide what level of compensation and what level of undertaking in terms of payment of hospital bills ... view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we do promise that we will do what we can to make sure that no other deaths or injuries occur. Equally, as I have said, let the Members of the public realize that hippos normally come out of water to feed early in the morning and late in the evening, and they should as much as possible desist from visiting these water bodies at those particular times. If we do that, then we will not only shift the burden to the Government alone but I believe that they will also take the responsibility not to be ... view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) My Ministry has budgeted and since September 2011 to date, has been implementing at a cost of Kshs3 million development and maintenance in Nyasore, Kodera and God Wire forests in Kasipul Kabondo Constituency. These forests are part of the larger Rachuonyo Forest Zones. Specific activities undertaken include protection of existing exotic and natural forests against fires, diseases and unauthorized human activities. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: (b) Currently, God Wire Forest has four forest guards and not two as has been reported by Mr. Magwanga. Further, the Ministry has requested additional funds to recruit more forest guards. view
• 20 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: (c) In accordance with the Forest Act, 2005, my Ministry is spearheading the concept of participatory forest management by the communities residing within forest zones. The communities including those residing in Rachuonyo forest zone are being sensitized and assisted to form community forest associations so that they can actively participate in sustainable management of forests with the ultimate aim of improving their livelihoods and also as a way to guaranteeing the sustainability of the forest for the benefit of their future generations. The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is collaborating with the local community to also appoint scouts who shall be ... view