9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
(b) That aquatic weed is not known to be invasive. However, in view of the hon. Member’s concerns, my Ministry will liaise with that of Water and Irrigation to clean the affected parts of the river.
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9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Potamogeton richardii weed is not harmful to the water and land. In fact, that kind of weed purifies water. You cannot compare that weed---
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9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, my friend is just reading my answer in parts. My answer is very clear. We will do it because the hon. Member for Parliament requires it to be cleared. So, we will do it.
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9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the hon. Member did not talk about the shortage of water. He has talked of a weed of some kind. If there is shortage of water, I will liaise
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9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, my Ministry is concerned with the water
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9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
. That kind of weed - Potamogeton richardii - purifies water. It is good for your people. It is good for your constituents. If there is anything wrong with the water and you want to talk about it, then direct your Question to the Ministry of Water and Irrigation and not my Ministry.
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9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have to put it this way: These things are very technical. There is hyacinth which is invasive and it is in Lake Victoria. It is not the same type of weed that is in his area. It is potamogeton richardii .
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9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
What I am trying to say is that the statement you have made is very clear. I dealt with it when I was in Lake Victoria. But here, we are dealing with a very different case - the
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9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
. Therefore, the weed in Lake Victoria is quite different from that weed. I want to say that, although I had said it in my answer that we will clear it after the request of the hon. Member, we have established a committee to deal with all water catchment areas in the country and offer solutions. The committee has concluded its business and now, the Ministry requires Kshs3 billion to do that work country-wide and your area will be included.
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8 Jun 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand to support this Motion.
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