Raphael Lakalei Letimalo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 4 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we appreciate the support that the Government gives to schools in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) through low-cost boarding schools. But my concern is that for quite a long period, the allocation given to the low-cost boarding schools has been constant despite the increase in enrolment of students to those schools? They are very congested. view
• 4 May 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I just want to seek your indulgence because going through the list of the proposed low-cost boarding schools, you realize that some deserving schools have been omitted and in other cases, you find that the number of students admitted is lower than the number of students in those schools. It should be recalled that those of us who come from cattle rustling prone areas, the only way that we shall be able to eradicate this vice is to ensure that children go to school and get education. I would like ... view
• 4 May 2011 in National Assembly: On a point or order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 4 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also wish to support the Motion. However, I have one concern. We know of cases where patients are referred to referral hospitals from upcountry like the KNH and other referral hospitals and in the event that a patient dies in the referral hospital, it becomes a very big burden to his family. The family has to meet the transport cost and even the mortuary fees. I am certain that this Motion is going to address this concern and reduce the burden on the families. With those remarks, I support. view
• 3 May 2011 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Industrialization:- (a) whether he could indicate the potential of “ Gum Arabic” and “ Gum Resins” in northern Kenya; and, (b) when the Government will establish a gum and resin factory at Sere Olipi in Samburu East, which has abundant Acacia Commiphora trees. view
• 3 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, even though the Assistant Minister is reading a different answer from what he has given me, I will still be able to ask some supplementary questions. I want to thank him for that answer. It is true, just like he has said, that the manufacturing sector in Kenya is largely concentrated in urban and peri- urban areas. The ASAL districts have few options for alternative sources of livelihood due to the difficult environmental conditions. Now that gum and resins are found in abundance in these ASAL districts, why should the Government stagger the construction of our factories ... view
• 3 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Assistant Minister has said that the factory in Wajir is 75 per cent complete, which is supposed to pave way for the construction of another factory in Sere Olipi. When does he intend to start constructing a factory at Sere Olipi? view
• 28 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, what plans does the Ministry have to introduce wool farming in livestock rearing areas, as a way of improving the economic activities in such areas? view
• 21 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I really want to join my colleagues in commending the Assistant Minister for the directives that he has given with regard to the qualifications of those ones who are interested in recruitment into the police force. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, statistics show that out of 44,000 plus people who have joined the police force, five communities account for over 60 per cent of the force. I want to seek your indulgence. Kalenjins are 21 per cent; Kikuyus are 16 per cent; Kambas are 12 per cent; Luhyias are 9 per cent and Luos are ... view
• 21 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, could you allow me to finish my question? view