13 Aug 2009 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I stand to support the Vote of the Ministry of Tourism. It has been said and it is true that this is one of the core Ministries. This Ministry is key to the attainment of Vision 2030. When we looked at the budget allocations of this Ministry, we noted that there was a reduction in the allocation, especially in the area of tourism promotion and marketing. This is an issue which I feel should be addressed in the Supplementary Budget to enable this Ministry carry out its core functions of promotion and marketing ...
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12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Prime Minister has omitted districts which are very critical, for example, Kajiado and Narok districts, in the list that he has just read. As I stand here, people have lost animals in thousands. That is an area I believe requires a lot of attention.
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12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly:
Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, although I have not received the written reply, I beg to ask my Question.
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12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly:
asked the Minister for Tourism:-
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12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly:
(a) To state how many tourist circuits exist in Kenya and indicate what packages they offer; and,
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12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly:
(b) What the Ministry is doing to ensure sufficient promotion and publicity for all of them.
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12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also wish to support this Motion as amended.
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12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly:
I just wish to point out a few issues on the Ministryâs functions and roles. This is the Ministry of State for Development of Northern Kenya and other Arid Lands. Which are these other arid lands? This should be clearly defined, so that they are all brought on board. The image of northern Kenya needs to be redeemed. These areas are taken as hardship areas. This has contributed to the underdevelopment of this area. This Government tends to operate geographically. If there is a way that we can move the seat of the Government to an area like Isiolo, I ...
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12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly:
These areas are rich in resources. They have high potential. For record purposes, there was an Assistant Minister who talked of the Mara being tired; I think that should not be taken because Mara is an area which is also under these other arid areas. It should never be used as an example of an area which is tired.
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12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly:
With those few remarks, I support the Motion.
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