Musalia Mudavadi

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Entries 751 to 760 of 1008.

• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Question was very specific with regard to the Ogiek Community. I think if it is the question of knowing the broader aspect, that would be a different context. This Question was very specific in relation to the Ogiek Community and how the process of the clerks relating to the Ogiek were identified. That is why the response was limited to the Ogiek. It does not mean that other communities that are affected by the issue of Mau are not part of the process. view
• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I must confess here that I would need to get some very clear clarification on that specific question and I would be willing to elaborate on that at the next Session. But what I would like to emphasis here is that we must recognize that there is a taskforce that has been put in place and a secretariat. It is my hope that the secretariat will take into account all the issues that relate to the Mau so that, once that process is complete in terms of clearly demarcating where Mau stands, what the boundaries are, who ... view
• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as the law stands now, it requires an environmental assessment report on any development that is going to take place in any area. The hon. Member is bringing in a new angle which would really call for a feasibility study. When you start talking about the economic impact, that brings in the agenda of feasibility studies. But NEMA is the only body that is legally mandated, at this point in time, to undertake environmental assessment reports, unless there is something I did not get about the question. view
• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, maybe, the hon. Member should be more specific. I tend to get a feeling that he has a specific area in mind and it would be helpful if he was more specific so that I can respond appropriately. The other alternative is to say that he can declare an interest on this matter so that I can help him to take into account what he is saying and give directions to the other Ministers. view
• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Speaker, Sir, this is a debatable point and I seek your indulgence. That is because when you are talking of an economic activity, then you are talking about a feasibility study to justify whether that place is sound and if it will have any implications on the environment. The incline I have here is that any private individual, before undertaking any economic activity, it is important that, that activity is assessed environmentally so that it is sound. It would make sense that way. So the onus is not on the Minister to necessarily do that, the onus ... view
• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the onus is on the person who wishes to undertake an economic activity. If it is building a house or a hotel, surely, you must make sure that you follow the regulations, get the approvals of NEMA and all the relevant agencies and if there is no inhibition, you go ahead and make your investment. But the danger and the truth is that in certain instances, because NEMA is a new phenomenon in our country, people are coming to terms with the reality that NEMA exists and you have to fulfill its conditions. That is also taking ... view
• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, at this stage, I will say that what the hon. Member is raising is, indeed, very important. I will definitely take it up with the secretariat. There are concerns that are being raised as to the legitimacy of some of those individuals. But let me reiterate what I said earlier. On 1st April, 2010, after consultations with members of the Ogiek community, civic and opinion leaders, elders and so forth, a council of elders of 60 people was put up. They are human beings and so, it is possible that, down the line, there could be some ... view
• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the local administration is not in the dark. They are part of this process. Even in the answer that I have given, I said that they are being consulted and they are part of the process. You are not the administration, you are the Member of Parliament. view
• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was talking about the local administration. I was not talking about the hon. Member of Parliament. He is in a completely different category. The point I am trying to put across is that the exercise cannot be stopped. But there will be challenges in the process of dealing with the Mau Forest issue. There will be challenges along the way. What is important is that as the challenges arise, they should be dealt with. But I do not think the process of the rehabilitation of Mau should be put to an end. As the challenges come, ... view
• 7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, all I can say is that the exercise will continue. I undertake to get the Provincial Commissioner of Rift Valley Province, so that he can come to the secretariat and help us deal with the concerns that he has. view