Nicholas Biwott

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 31 to 39 of 39.

• 13 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand to support this Sessional Paper. In supporting it, I would like to emphasise the policy issues which the paper has highlighted at the back because they are noble. When you look at the policies we have in place, you will see that they do not give us clear guidelines that NGOs are supposed to follow if they are to succeed in bridging the gap. Capacity-building is a very elusive policy, first of all, because it does not indicate areas where capacity is lacking. If we train people so as to improve on capacity-building, ... view
• 22 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to make a few points regarding the amount of money we are going to approve today. I support this Motion, because it is a must in the sense that without its approval the Government will not run from next month. I would like to request the Minister for Water and Irrigation to ensure that he provides the money not provided in the Budget for water programmes in Keiyo District. There is complete omission with regard to the building of dams and boreholes which could assist in minor irrigation in the ASAL ... view
• 31 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I am also trying to seek clarification on this. I think the argument arises because that Clause is not specific on the use of the word "substance" which can have a much wider application. Is it possible to amend this Clause without deleting the word "substance?" To me, it is very clear. Can we say with the exception of alcohol? view
• 31 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I wanted to find out if we could come up with a further amendment concerning the one on the Floor which will clarify this Clause. If you allow me, I could move a further amendment to this Clause. view
• 31 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, it is an amendment to the amendment. It should read: "Administering a substance other than alcohol." May 31, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1097 view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this Motion. The plight of pastoralists lies in their culture because they have been like that for many years. They need to transform. What we see today is what we saw in the 1940s and 1950s in our own areas. There is no difference--- view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I can confirm I saw this. Therefore, we need to address that issue squarely and take it as an affirmative action in the ASAL areas. The culture of most of these people requires change. Change can only be achieved if those areas are singled out and they are developed accordingly. Nomads move from one place to the other. However, they need to settle and stabilise their activities. In order to achieve this, these people need to be educated. So, the issue of education is of key importance. They must also have something to occupy them ... view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, these people also need good communication facilities such as mobile phones. It is important that the areas that pastoralists live have proper roads. When there are good roads in those areas, these people can be assisted security- wise and settlements will automatically develop along the roads. As they get educated, they will move away from their way of life to a new one. Electricity is also very vital for the development of this area. They also need industries that can create employment. Other than the culture which these people have been used to for centuries, ... view
• 4 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I would like to take a bearing from what His Excellency the President said in his Presidential Address in this House. The most important thing that we need to do is to address covenant issues in order to enhance the social wellbeing of our people. That being the case, it means that, we hon. Members of Parliament, need to ensure that we are united and able to build an environment that is conducive for investment. That is the only way we can ensure the wellbeing of our people. We need to distribute resources ... view