Raphael Lakalei Letimalo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 6 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, River Uaso Ng'iro used to be the only permanent source of water for Samburu East and Isiolo. That part of Kenya is important as a tourist destination. It is the only place where wild animals and domestic animals get water from. Could the Minister consider suspending the diversion of water so that the poor pastrolists can benefit from Ewaso Ng'iro? August 6, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 2343 view
• 6 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Higher Education, Science and Technology:- (a) what is the criteria used in awarding the Commonwealth scholarships; and, (b) whether he could give the number and names of Commonwealth scholarship benaficiaries from Samburu District in the last ten years. view
• 6 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the fact that there is no single candidate from Samburu District that has been nominated for the commonwealth scholarship for the last ten years is an indication that there is total discrimination in the Government and further marginalisation of the marginalised communities. However, considering the high poverty and illiteracy levels in that part of the country, could the Assistant Minister consider giving an affirmative action to ensure that the candidates who merit and are interested in such scholarships are not left out? view
• 6 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. What assurance is the Assistant Minister giving to those who are interested and merit to be considered in future? view
• 6 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the areas that have been mentioned by the Minister are known for the scarcity of water. I would like to know from the Minister whether there are any boreholes that were drilled in Samburu, and the locations where they were drilled. view
• 6 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. My question has not been answered. I wanted to know whether there are any boreholes that were drilled in Samburu and their locations. view
• 31 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister for Livestock Development the following Question by Private Notice. (a) Is the Minister aware of the outbreak of a mysterious disease suspected to be PPR which has killed hundreds of goats at Nkutuk Elmuget area of Lodungokwe Location in Wamba Division? (b) Could the Minister confirm the number of livestock that have died so far and explain why the livestock officers have failed to respond to the outbreak? (c) Could the Minister further confirm to the House that he has sufficient vaccines to protect all goats and sheep? (d) What other ... view
• 31 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do appreciate the answer that has been given by the Minister and the actions that he has taken. I would like him to confirm whether any vaccination was done at Nkutuk Elmuget. I, personally, went there and the report I got is that they have not been visited by a veterinary officer. Now that the Minister has admitted that the Ministry does not have sufficient vaccines to contain the disease, and considering that those are pastoralists who live a nomadic life and animals are their livelihood, what mode of surveillance is the Minister putting in place ... view
• 31 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. In view of the high number of goats and sheep that have died as a result of this disease and considering that this is the lifeline of the pastoralists--- I really appreciate the concerns the Minister has given to the affected pastoralists. Could the Minister consider compensating the affected families for purposes of restocking? view
• 30 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister of State for Defence the following Question by Private Notice. (a) Could the Minister confirm that Mr. Leranta Lepartobiko of Archers Post area suffered severe burns as a result of a bomb explosion on 11th July, 2008, near Lavesoro Military Training Fields? (b) What is the extent of the injury and the current condition of the victim? (c) How many people have died or have been injured through bomb explosions in the last 10 years? (d) What plans does the Ministry have to ensure prompt compensation for the victim and that ... view