Raphael Lakalei Letimalo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Forestry and Wildlife:- (a) whether he is aware that on 12th August, 2008, one Mr. Luka Borghesio, a researcher from the University of Illinois, USA, caused environmental damage to Kitish Forest of Mathews Ranges in Engilai Location, Wamba Division, by cutting trees indiscriminately; (b) whether he could clarify whether the Government authorized the exercise and whether an environmental impact assessment was done prior to the exercise; and, (c) whether he could also state the extent of the damage as well as the action the Government has taken to protect the said forest from further destruction. view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have visited Kitish Forest. I have also visited one of the ten sites that have been destroyed by the said researcher. The area that has been destroyed is equivalent to half an acre and not 12 metres, as the Assistant Minister has claimed. I have pictures with me which have been taken by the members of the community, which I would like to lay on the Table of the House to show the damage that has been caused in that forest. view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: November 11, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3335 However, the area community has protected and conserved Kitish Forest for decades, only for a mzungu to come and destroy it in one week. Does the Ministry value the contribution that has been made by the local community in the conservation of forests? If so, why did the Ministry not find it necessary to consult, or to inform, the community of the so-called research that the researcher is claimed to have been undertaking? view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if you see the destruction of those trees, one would doubt! That is because the trees were cut in beams, meaning that there were some ulterior 3336 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES November 11, 2008 motives. In fact, they were meant for business. Secondly, how will the community benefit from its natural resources when that research is carried out? view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Is the research, in any way, going to help in the development of the community living in that area? view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. My question is genuine! That is because the Ministry is paid some money by the researcher. How does the community benefit? The community has been conserving that forest. view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise on a point of order to seek a Ministerial Statement from the Minister for Livestock Development in respect of vaccination against PPR. 3344 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES November 11, 2008 I would like the Minister to explain why the underlisted areas have not been visited by veterinary officers to vaccinate livestock:- Kitamany, Swari, Remot, Nkaroni, Resim, Raraiti, Engilai, Lukwasi, Nairimirimo, Lorok- onyonkie and Lareson? Those are eleven Sub-locations. Could the Minister clarify whether due to insufficient personnel and transport, the above areas were not covered? What steps is the Minister taking, therefore, to ensure that livestock ... view
• 4 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir, the Women Enterprise Development Fund seems not to be meeting its objective of empowering women economically. Certain districts, like Samburu East, do not have microfinance institutions. What plans does the Ministry have to ensure that there is equal distribution of funds, particularly in the marginalised districts? view
• 4 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir. I have told the Assistant Minister that we do not have a microfinance institution in Samburu East District and yet, he is asking me how we pay out money. What arrangements does he have to ensure that the women in Samburu East District are adequately served? view
• 4 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Could the Assistant Minister be patient and answer the Question adequately? Or should he go back and look for the records? view