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• 20 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, when the hon. Member asked this Question, because of the coincidence that I am also the Minister for Environment and Natural Resources, I asked the Forest Department to finalize this particular section because, as the hon. Member says, this matter has been pending for a long time. Therefore, that is why we indicated that we are going to conclude this matter within this financial year. The Director of Survey is in the process of establishing the boundary as per the declaration of the Kamwega Adjudication Section. I have also asked the Forest Department to sort ... view
• 20 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I undertake to ask the Minister of State for Administration and National Security to arrange for security so that the surveyors from the Forest Department are not hampered in their work so that this outstanding matter is finalized. view
• 20 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have already mentioned the districts that are affected. They are Turkana, Baringo, Tana River, Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera, Meru and Taita Taveta, among others. I have admitted that, that is a serious problem in the country. That is why we are in the process of declaring it a national disaster, so that the country can focus on proper measures to fight that invasive tree. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), we are studying how other biological factors to neutralise the tree can be introduced. That research is on-going. Indeed, ... view
• 20 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: I am happy that the Opposition Front Bench Members are saying " tosha ". view
• 19 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. July 19, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 2209 (a) Yes, I am aware that Pan African Paper Mills has continued to cut down trees in Mt. Elgon water catchment areas, including Kiboroa forest, Mt. Elgon forest and other forests within the pulp wood circle. However, I am not aware that they have not been re-planting trees, leading to a change of rain patterns in Kenya. (b) I am further not aware that the said company has not contributed anything in terms of development to the people of Trans Nzoia. However, I am aware that, over ... view
• 19 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is a fact that, from 2000 to 2006, Pan African Paper Mills has actually re-planted about 16,173.6 hectares of land in pulp wood areas. In Trans Nzoia, the company planted trees in 2,323.6 hectares. In Lugari, the company planted trees in 3,597 hectares. So, a total of 16,173.6 hectares of trees were planted in Uasin-Gishu, Mt. Elgon, Keiyo, Nandi South, Kakamega, Vihiga, Kericho and Koibatek. That speaks for itself. Mr. Speaker, Sir, Pan Paper Mills also supports education. They sponsor students to Moi University every year. They sponsored the best student in Webuye Division. They give ... view
• 19 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think there is a problem here because I, personally, visited the mills. I was shown some of those things. As hon. Members know, the Government, itself, is a major shareholder in that firm. I think there are a lot expectations, including the shamba system that the hon. Member has talked about. As hon. Members may be aware, in the new forestry law, there is a provision for community participation and concessioning--- view
• 19 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have no problem whatsoever in inviting the hon. Members of Parliament to visit with me the Pan African Paper Mills, so that we can clarify this matter once and for all. view
• 19 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 19 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is just a simple issue where the hon. Minister, whom I respect very much, talked about being sentimental vis-a-vis trees. Usually, in terms of environmental protection, trees are very important. That was my point of order. view