Josephat Nanok

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• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I think that what the hon. Member is referring to is what was reported in the Press. The issue was in a court of law. The law, as it stands now, is as I had mentioned. Until we review it in this House--- I hope that when we bring the new Bill, you will help us fast-track it so that the compensation can be increased from what the law allows now. view
• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, let me be a bit clear. I said that human beings have encroached on the hippos' habitat, which is actually affecting their ecology. You know what happens when you encroach on somebody's habitat. They will look elsewhere to go and graze. view
• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, although we provided an answer to this Question, I do not have it because I was not prepared to answer it. If it is possible, could you defer this Question to tomorrow afternoon? view
• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to apologise for coming slightly late. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to reply. (a) I am not aware that lack of a clear demarcation of Mt. Elgon Forest and settlements for residents is causing a serious conflict between conservation and human interests. The boundaries of Mt. Elgon are known and are clearly beaconed and demarcated on the ground even though in some areas, the beacons have been deliberately interfered with. Therefore, there is no cause of serious conflict between conservation and human interest arising from lack of clear demarcation of the area between ... view
• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are doing this exercise for all forests in the country. We will be making efforts to ensure that all the demarcated boundaries, including the ones that have been interfered with, are clearly marked. view
• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, what I know is that about 3,700 hectares of forest land were officially excised for settlement of people within Mount Elgon District. I believe the hon. Member is referring to people who had encroached into the forest, and who were being moved out. This exercise is not specific to one forest conservancy area, but the Government will be looking at all the forest conservancy areas in the country and ensure that all Government forests are secured. All those people who are living in forests illegally, will be moved out. view
• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, we will do so, as soon as possible. 3798 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES December 03, 2008 view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr.Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) No, I am not aware that on 12th August 2008, one Mr. Luka Borghesio, a researcher from the University of Illinois, USA, caused environmental damage to Kitish Forest of Mathews Ranges in Engilai Location, Wamba Division, by cutting trees indiscriminately. (b) I am aware that a scientific research is going on in Kitish Forest, and that the research is authorized by my Ministry with a view to determining the appropriate interventions in promotion of biodiversity in tropical forest management. The research initiative is a programme between the University of Illinois, the National ... view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if you will recall the answer that I have just given, I have said that the size of the area where trees have been cut down for research is 20 circular plots, with a radius of 36 metres each. This makes a total of 720 metres. With the divisions in between, it is about 1,000 metres. This particular forest has a big radius of 300 square kilometres. We have just had these plots for scientific study that will help the conservation of the entire forest. It only represents 0.25 per cent of the total forest area. ... view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank the hon. Member for proposing a suggestion, which we will look into. view