Dr. Noah Wekesa

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are doing a lot in this respect. We have introduced technology. Most of our elephants and some of the rhinos are collared now and we can trace the movement of each individual. We are also increasing surveillance in these areas. One of the big reasons we have had continued poaching in our country is that the law has been very weak. So, I request hon. Members of this House that when this Bill comes, let us pass it. This is because if you are now found with wildlife products, either you pay Kshs5 million or go ... view
• 2 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: But I will come back! view
• 2 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think my colleague is anticipating debate but let me say that as far as I know, there have been many changes to the original draft. However, should you find that there are areas that you are not happy with, please, bring amendments and we will receive them and make sure that the interest of our stakeholders is taken into account. view
• 2 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, just like the Prime Minister, I was not able to be in the House when the President gave his Speech but I want to join him in congratulating the President for that wonderful speech and also for a good job that the President of this country has done in consultation and co- operation with the Prime Minister. I remember the day that Kofi Annan came to this country to sort out our problems. I was one of the speakers in that meeting who said that we needed a grand coalition. I did that against opposition from many ... view
• 2 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: Please, allow me 20 seconds. view
• 2 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have always said that I know who the next president is going to be. I have told Kenyans and I never vote for losers. Raila Amollo Odinga is your next President. view
• 21 Nov 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to apologize for not being in the House at the time the Question was raised. I was involved in a Cabinet Sub-committee. I am happy that you have given me an opportunity to answer this Question. (a) The resignation of the former KWS Director, Dr. Julius Kipng’etich was a personal decision. (b) According to the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, CAP 376 Section 3C(2) the Director of the KWS is appointed by the President. This is what happened. view
• 21 Nov 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, going through the Act as it is now, I do not see where it says that the appointment must go through the process of short-listing. I think that the President has the prerogative, through that Act, to appoint as he wishes. view
• 21 Nov 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are all aware that the KWS is an armed force. There is no time that a position such as that of the Director of the KWS can remain vacant for long. In that regard, the President saw it fit to appoint this officer to fill the gap in view of the fact that it is an armed force. view
• 21 Nov 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not avoiding it. All I am saying is that the President, in his wisdom, decided to appoint this officer so that there is no gap in the administration of officers who carry guns and have to be commanded. However, because of the Constitution, if Parliament so wishes, we can go through that process. However, as far as I am aware, this appointment was necessary to fill the gap I have referred to. view