Justice Kipsang Kemei

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 161 to 170 of 187.

• 3 Dec 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. I support the amendment proposed by hon. (Dr.) Pukose in view of the fact that we take care of the interest of the various communities we represent, especially in non-traditional wildlife areas like Kericho County. We are coming up with wildlife conservation measures and the Member of the National Assembly should be part of the conservation effort. view
• 3 Dec 2013 in National Assembly: On a point of order, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I can see under 14A we are still using the term “Parliament” instead of National Assembly. Could you wish that we continue with that word or we substitute it with “National Assembly?” view
• 3 Dec 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. I really want to commend the Committee for proposing to establish a Wildlife Research and Training Institute. We have been several decades behind in terms of developing the wildlife resources that we have in this country since we lack a wildlife training institution. We are renown wildlife destination. In addition, I would like to say that in other parts of the world, we even have a primate training institute. It is high time we had training institutes in Kenya to cover even the big five. view
• 14 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Bill. At the very outset, I must also mention that I have been a journalist and a firm believer in the freedom of speech and the Media. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, Article 34 of our Constitution envisages a situation where media is free and independent. When we look at the cornerstone of our Constitution, it is about expansion of the democratic space. It is about enriching freedom in this country and accountability, the destiny of this nation and how we can get there. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, ... view
• 6 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I need a few clarifications from the Vice-Chairman. Firstly, we have many integrated IDPs in Marakwet West Constituency, especially in Sengwere Ward, who have not been compensated. I want to know when they will be compensated. Secondly, we have squatters who have been living in Lalak Forest in Marakwet West since 1961. They were initially 14 families but they have since multiplied to over 300 families. We want to know when the Government is going to resettle those squatters. Thirdly, in 1994, the Government took land from some families within Kapswor Town to set up the ... view
• 18 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support the Motion as amended. We have put the value of wild animals ahead of human beings. We need to reverse this trend because we cannot quantify the life of a human being. Even when we say that we want to raise compensation from 200,000 to Kshs1 million--- Life of a human being is sacred and only God knows its value. During my primary education period between 1975 and 1981 I lost two of my schoolmates to snake bites. Their families were not compensated. Two weeks ago I was in my ... view
• 17 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to support the Motion. I wish to thank hon. Wario for bringing the Motion at the right time. Secondly, I thank hon. Chepkonga for the amendment. There is a story which has become too familiar in this country that whenever we experience floods, we see Government officials rushing to the affected areas with blankets and mosquito nets in helicopters to try and do something that we could manage to do with better plans. The rivers that we have, particularly River Tana, have the potential of helping this country in terms of ... view
• 17 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: If you look at the areas that River Tana passes before it exits into the sea, especially the Tana Delta, it has the potential of meeting the entire sugar requirements of view
• 3 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity. I want to thank the Mover of this Motion, hon. Dr. Joyce Laboso for bringing this Motion. This will enable us get information concerning some of the trade policies and agreements that are signed by the Government and which have an effect on our people. Hon. Speaker, Article 95(2) of the Constitution gives this august House power to deliberate on all issues touching on the people of Kenya. This is, indeed, a matter that is of critical importance to Kenyans. In the past, our nation has signed agreements which ultimately impact ... view
• 2 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Motion. Actually, this Motion is long overdue because we know that in Kenya, we have so many issues, especially those which are disastrous. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, two months ago, when schools were opening, floods were all over the country. In my constituency; we lost several people. There was a lady who was swept away by floods and, unfortunately, up to now, we have not even recovered her body. If we had a disaster management authority devolved to the counties, I believe they would have acted very fast ... view