Dr Rachael Kaki Nyamai

All parliamentary appearances

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• 16 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving this opportunity to support this important Bill. I would like to appreciate the Mover of the Bill and the seconder hon. Amina Abdalla for giving us very strong points because this Bill requires to be amended so as to take care of some of the issues, which I will mention at the end of my contribution. As I contribute to this Bill, I would like to reflect on the situation of my own constituency; Kitui South which has different types of minerals from Iron ore, limestone, green granite and so many others. ... view
• 16 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: As I reflect on amendments that need to be brought on board, I would like to point out that in many areas where mining is happening, matters of corporate social responsibility, which have been mentioned, are not appropriately taken care of. We should not wait and address it at the level of mining. We should also discuss it at the level of exploration of minerals as it is happening in Kitui County at this time. Companies will come with intention of exploration and offer communities what they refer to as disturbance fee. The issue is that this disturbance fee that ... view
• 16 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: As I reflect on amendments that need to be brought on board, I would like to point out that in many areas where mining is happening, matters of corporate social responsibility, which have been mentioned, are not appropriately taken care of. We should not wait and address it at the level of mining. We should also discuss it at the level of exploration of minerals as it is happening in Kitui County at this time. Companies will come with intention of exploration and offer communities what they refer to as disturbance fee. The issue is that this disturbance fee that ... view
• 16 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, the issue of community members being compensated as per the value of land or the market rate is not right. It is important for us to be aware that although the value of land, for example, in my constituency would be very low, it is important to know the value of what is underneath. The fact that people are going to be moved from their own communities to settle in other communities--- We need to address the issue of relocation, where community members are being moved from places where they are used to, where their social ... view
• 16 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, the issue of community members being compensated as per the value of land or the market rate is not right. It is important for us to be aware that although the value of land, for example, in my constituency would be very low, it is important to know the value of what is underneath. The fact that people are going to be moved from their own communities to settle in other communities--- We need to address the issue of relocation, where community members are being moved from places where they are used to, where their social ... view
• 16 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: stakeholders. In this case, I am referring to the community members who are the owners of the land. That should also be addressed. I would also like to point out the issue of respect for the locals in terms of moving them from one area to another. It is traumatizing for people to be moved from where they are used to living to another place where they may not be used to. On this, I would like us to respect the issue of counselling. I know counselling is not a matter that is generally acceptable within serious investments like this ... view
• 16 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: stakeholders. In this case, I am referring to the community members who are the owners of the land. That should also be addressed. I would also like to point out the issue of respect for the locals in terms of moving them from one area to another. It is traumatizing for people to be moved from where they are used to living to another place where they may not be used to. On this, I would like us to respect the issue of counselling. I know counselling is not a matter that is generally acceptable within serious investments like this ... view
• 2 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. On 3rd June, 2014, hon. James Gakuya, Member of Parliament for Embakasi North Constituency sought a Statement regarding Kenya’s participation in the Fourth Global Fund Replenishment Conference held in December, 2013. Specifically, he sought information on the submission made by the Government of Kenya in the Conference and the extent to which Kenya will benefit from the Global Fund from 2013 moving forward. Regarding--- view
• 2 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, regarding the submission made by the |Government of Kenya in the Conference, Kenya participated in the Fourth Global Fund Replenishment Conference held in Washington DC on 2nd to 4th December, 2013. view
• 2 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Mr. James Macharia represented His Excellency the President who had been invited to the Conference. view