Hon. Paul Koinange

All parliamentary appearances

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• 4 Jun 2020 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, through Hon. Khatib Mwashetani, I want to apologize and offer my condolences to the family. I will make sure that within the next two weeks, we will be able to get some answers. Thank you. view
• 4 Jun 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker, the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security Committee requested for a Statement on the flooding in the country. The Committee particularly sought to be apprised on: (i) Whether the Government of Kenya issued alerts on impending heavy rains, leading to flooding in some parts of the country and specific action taken to ensure that the vulnerable are safe from the floods; (ii) Action being taken to mitigate loss of lives and property as well as displacement of people as a result of floods; and (iii) The Government’s general preparedness in disaster management. Hon. ... view
• 4 Jun 2020 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, to mitigate loss of lives and property, the Government has undertaken regular reconnaissance of flooded areas to: (i) locate communities marooned or cut off and thereafter determine the best course of action, including boat and aerial extraction using military or police resources. (ii) determine the state of public means of transport including roads and bridges, rivers and lakes, and airstrips and airports with a view to advising against use of certain means of transport to particular locations or constructing diversions; (iii) supply emergency food stocks like maize flour, rice, cooking oil, fortified foods and food supplements; (iv) supply ... view
• 4 Jun 2020 in National Assembly: The Committee. view
• 4 Jun 2020 in National Assembly: Yes, Sir. view
• 4 Jun 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. view
• 2 Jun 2020 in National Assembly: I am ready, Hon. Speaker. Thank you. I wish to make a Statement on the movement of people and livestock across the Kenya- Tanzania Namanga border point. The Member of Parliament for Kajiado Central Constituency, Hon. Elijah Memusi, had requested for a Statement on movement of people and livestock across the Kenya-Tanzania Namanga border point. He particularly sought to be informed on: (i) The step the Government is putting in place to contain crossing of people and livestock across the Kenya-Tanzania border points, especially at the Namanga border point during this pandemic. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report ... view
• 2 Jun 2020 in National Assembly: (ii) Whether the Government is considering closing down movement of people in the Namanga and Isibania border points among others only with exception of essential goods and services. The Government has employed the following measures to contain crossing of people and livestock across Kenya-Tanzania border points during this pandemic period: (i) Cessation of all movement of persons in and out of country except returning citizens who must undergo mandatory 14 days’ quarantine and test for COVID-19; (ii) Transporters of cargo must undergo mandatory testing for COVID-19 and produce a certificate to allow them enter the country; and (iii) All livestock ... view
• 2 Jun 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. As you may recall, we also wanted to visit that area in Namanga some time back. It is because we were also very concerned. I assure Hon. Memusi that we will sit and see what we can do about the panya routes and, of course, the drivers who are coming from Tanzania into Kenya to make sure that they are tested before they interact. Of course it is very difficult to stop that, but we will see what we can do. view
• 2 Jun 2020 in National Assembly: Yes, Hon. Speaker. Let me respond to Hon. Gichimu Githinji’s request. The Member of Parliament for Gichugu Constituency requested for a statement on the state of welfare of the village elders, block leaders and Nyumba Kumi leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic. He particularly sought to be informed on the measures that have been taken to ensure that: (i) The village elders, block leaders and Nyumba Kumi volunteers are provided with requisite protective gear such as face masks, gloves, soap and sanitizers for their use in the course of discharging their duties during the period of COVID-19 pandemic; (ii) The above ... view