Josphat Kabinga Wachira

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1001 to 1010 of 1087.

• 19 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Chairman, I beg to move: view
• 19 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: THAT, Clause 8 of the Bill be amended in sub clause (2) by− view
• 19 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: (a) inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (b)— “(ba) in consultation with the county governments and other stakeholders facilitate formation and strengthening of scheme management committees at scheme level for management of the schemes.” view
• 19 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: This is as a result of a lot of consultation with farmers out there and calls to some of the existing schemes. The Bill which we are amending today is out of Cap 347 that has guided the management of irrigation schemes since 1958. We have had a lot of experience over time. It is our hope that this new Bill will not only enable better management of the schemes but also enable... view
• 19 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Chairman, I am not giving a speech. I wanted to explain why I have brought this amendment. For good and smooth management of irrigation schemes, we need three entities. We have the Water Users Association which is already defined in this Bill. We want to bring in a Scheme Management Committee because Article 19 of this Bill proposes the smooth transfer of skills and management to the local communities. That is why I have brought in Scheme Management Committee as a structure that will enable that transition of skills and management. view
• 19 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Chairman. view
• 19 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Chairman, I would like to have the right to reply. view
• 19 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Chairman. I have proposed this amendment because the Bill already recognises the Water Users Association. It is part of the structures that we are talking about. If my colleague is saying we need to have Scheme Management Committee in the subsidiary regulations, then we also need to have the Water Users Association in it. view
• 19 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Chairman. view
• 19 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: Hon. Chairman, I beg to move: view