Josephat Nanok

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 581 to 590 of 756.

• 2 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all, let me apologize for coming in late. But it is better being here finally to answer this Question. This Question came to the House sometime in June, 2009 and I believe that my officers sent out an answer to hon. Chachu. If he confirms that he does not have it, I do not know whether he can allow me to proceed or we give him an answer first, so that I can respond to the Question. view
• 2 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, if you will allow me, this is more of a technical Question and the answer that I have is a bit lengthy and detailed, so that it can respond to the Question. view
• 2 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will try. view
• 2 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, parts of northern Kenya and specifically Dida Galgallo Desert, Ol Donyo Sabache and Lake Turkana areas are recognized as important bird areas attracting tourists who practice bird hunting as a sport/vocation. Under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, Cap.376, game bird hunting is permitted only within gazetted seasons. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has various designated bird shooting blocks in Kenya. As for northern Kenya, there are five bird shooting blocks in the greater Marsabit District within the areas I have just mentioned. A total of 2,427 game birds were shot ... view
• 2 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: The bird shooting regulations are very specific on the type of bird to be shot within the designated game bird shooting blocks. The regulations also stipulate the maximum number of birds to be shot per day, per species of birds within a block. This ensures that birds are not exterminated within a particular area. Below are the types of birds and their limits: (a) Guinea Fowls, Francolins, Spur Fowls, which should be up to 20 per gun, per day. view
• 2 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: (b) Ducks, Geese and Snipe; up to 15 birds per gun, per day. Not to shoot Maco ducks, black ducks, white bird ducks, spur winged and pigmy geese. (c) Pigeon and doves; up to 25 birds per gun, per day. (d) Quills; up to 20 birds per gun, per day. (e) Sun grouse up to 20 birds per gun, per day. 3. The bird shooting exercise is done within the gazetted seasons and the stipulated standard conditions within the provisions of the Wildlife Act Cap.376. Open seasons for ground birds are from 1st February to 31st March and 1st July ... view
• 2 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, normally, the KWS implements Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects. When all this money is collected from bird shooting, national and game parks, it is put into one pool. A certain percentage is earmarked for certain projects within the surrounding areas where the game parks and reserves are. view
• 2 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is no provision in law that says a certain percentage should be used to benefit the community. As I said in the other Session of Parliament, we have revised the law. As soon as the Cabinet approves it, it is going to view
• 2 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: come here. When it comes here, I think we will get the opportunity to correct the law to take care of a certain percentage that can go to benefit the communities living around the parks and reserves. view
• 2 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I have just said in my elaborate answer to the Question, those who are licensed are normally supposed to file returns. The Ministry, through the KWS, is supposed to monitor and make sure that the recommended number of birds to be shot per day or season is adhered to. But if the hon. Member has any information to the contrary, let him bring it to my attention so that we can address it through the correct channels. view