Najib Balala

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 171 to 180 of 363.

• 24 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: In addition to the national strategy, there are other sub-strategies to be developed, one of which is beach tourism. Air travel growth stragegy is another sub-strategy. We have built airports in Kisumu, Mombasa and Eldoret but we have no strategy aimed at increasing the airlines in these airports. So, we have come up with a strategy to do just that. Others include cultural tourism, sports tourism strategies and any other strategy which will be effective in getting more tourists coming to the country. So, those sub- strategies are crucial. view
• 24 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, in representing the National Strategy to Parliament, the National Assembly will exercise its oversight function in the growth of the tourism sector by ensuring clear linkages amongst national development planning, implementation and budgeting. All this is captured in the Bill and we will discuss it further as this debate progresses. In order to enhance efficiency in the tourism sector, the Bill seeks to strengthen existing tourism agencies and establish several special agencies. These include the Tourism Regulatory Authority, whose object and purpose is to regulate the tourism sector; the Kenya Utalii College, whose purpose and ... view
• 24 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, indeed, as I was making that distinction, I also highlighted the fact that the Bill comes from the Policy Paper. We tabled both the Policy Paper and the Bill at the same time late last year. So, the two documents are inter-related although we are now dealing with the Bill. I know that the Chairman of the Departmental Committee will comment on this Bill, but I want to request my colleague--- view
• 24 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I know that the Chairman of the Committee will comment but I request--- view
• 24 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I request my elder brother, colleague and Minister for Wildlife and Forestry, Dr. Noah Wekesa; to second. view
• 24 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank all my colleagues. I appreciate that this Bill will transform this country. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 15 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have already consulted and discussed with the hon. Member for Kisumu Town West, and I have observed that Question parts (a) and (b) should be directed to the respective Ministries of Transport and Heritage and Culture. For part (c) I could answer, but I have agreed with the hon. Member that he can reframe this part of the Question and then I will be able to answer it. view
• 15 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am so surprised; I agreed with the hon. Member and then suddenly, on the Floor of the House, he has changed his mind. I will not shy away from responding to any Question directed to my Ministry. But since there are issues about marketing or promoting Kisumu International Airport, which falls directly under the Ministry of Transport, the Question should be properly directed. view
• 15 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have already addressed the Chair. view
• 15 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I cannot answer part (a) of the Question, and it should be directed to the Ministry of Transport. It concerns marketing of Kisumu International Airport. On part (b), I do not think that I have the capacity to respond to issues of the national museums of Kenya; these should be directed to the Ministry of Heritage and Culture. On part (c), we are designing strategies to market western Kenya. We find it very important that the construction of the Kisumu International Airport will increase the number of tourists and visitors to that region, as well ... view