Mwangi Kiunjuri

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• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Parliament is charged with the responsibility of making laws. My Ministry can move such an amendment to the law. We must look at so many issues. It is affecting every area. Are we getting complaints from all areas across the country? Can we force people to grow certain trees? No, but we can sensitise them on the importance of not growing those trees. That is the farthest we can go. If Parliament feels that we can legislate on this issue, then the hon. Member should move a Motion here and we will go through the process. ... view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have the powers to declare those areas water catchment areas. You also know that the riparian area is about 30 metres from the banks of a river but you will find people living in the riparian area. Those are the people who are encroaching on water catchment areas. You will agree with me that we cannot police all those areas effectively. It requires a lot of political goodwill and sensitization. That is what we are trying to do. view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, a specific Question was asked. If there is something happening, the hon. Member could forward his Question to this House or to the Ministry. He has two alternatives. He could write his Questions down and send them to the Minister and he will be answered. He can also seek answers from the Ministry directly. I wish he chooses the latter alternative so that when he comes to the office, we will tell him what is going on in his area. view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I said clearly that the eucalyptus trees will affect the catchment areas if they are planted near the rivers or springs. So, it does not mean that wherever eucalyptus trees are planted, then they are endangering the water sources. They are only a risk when they are planted along the catchment areas. We are sensitizing the people. I have said that we already have sensitization programmes running. We have radio announcements on eight radio stations. We have also been conducting seminars for the water users associations and calling on the communities to sensitize them. So, already ... view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, everything is in place now. We just received the money and we shall have a timetable. The allocation for Ngaciuma and other areas will be released. Once we get the programme of work and how much has been allocated, I will inform him. view
• 5 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as you can see, people are really celebrating. However, I am wondering whether the Americans have not reported to work and yet it is their victory. I am also hoping that there will be no homecoming for Obama. If there is one, the Leader of Government Business should alert us in good time so that we can set up a committee to organize for his homecoming. view
• 5 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: However, I beg to reply. (a) My Ministry, through the NIB, has not stopped operation and maintenance services of the infrastructure of Ahero and South West Kano irrigation schemes. The Board continues to finance major infrastructure and rehabilitation of the schemes. The farmers, through the co- ordination of the Scheme Management Committee and support of the Board, pay an agreed fee to meet the operation and maintenance costs for infield systems as part of the participatory irrigation management. However, our efforts to rehabilitate and put the schemes back to full operation status are being frustrated by some leaders from the ... view
• 5 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is interesting to note that we have personal interests and we are not declaring them. However, it is always important that, as hon. Members, when we have personal interests, we declare them. We have answered the Question. The Ministry has a new Minister and an Assistant Minister who are very capable. We have reorganised most of the sectors, including the National Irrigation Board (NIB), which is now very alert and doing its work. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have the estimates for the work that is supposed to be done at Ahero Irrigation Scheme. It ... view
• 5 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is true that a participatory programme has been put in place. Farmers and us come together in order to maintain Operation and Maintenance. I have said here that this project is only operating at 30 per cent. There is no way you can expect a project operating at 30 per cent to be self-sustaining. I have said clearly that this is due to political interference. I thought the hon. Member would attempt to question me on that fact but because he did not, that tells you it is true that there is political interference. It ... view
• 28 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: I am sorry, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I like "tasting" every corner of this House! That is because tomorrow, you can become a Backbencher and you are not used to it! view