Simon Lesirma

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1101 to 1110 of 1354.

• 19 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will just touch on two issues, that is, the issue of plastics and that of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). view
• 19 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, there are many issues on this subject. One of the Departmental Committees of this House has recommended certain things with regard to the CBK. I do not support those amendments. Hon. Wambora has also just taken a middle ground. I think we should not assume that we are supporting certain views. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not know whether you will allow me to continue. view
• 19 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will be very brief! I think the independence of the Governor of the CBK is very crucial as far as carrying out his functions is concerned. The Governor should not be part of the Treasury. Historically, we know what has happened in terms of directives from the Treasury. That independence and integrity of the CBK should be maintained. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would, therefore, wish to make a recommendation that the Chairman of the CBK be elected by the Board members, who will then present the name to the Minister and finally ... view
• 19 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Before the quorum bell was rung, I was saying that I would like to recommend that the Deputy Governors be appointed internally. The Deputy Governors should sit as executive Board Members. They have the internal experience and would strength governance and give support to the rest of the Board. I want to repeat again and say that, when it comes to succession, we should not demoralise Deputy Governors by continuously bringing people from outside. Senior members of staff who qualify to rise to the position of Governors should be considered. As much as ... view
• 12 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Environment and Natural Resources:- (a) what measures he is putting in place to ensure the survival of Uaso Nyiro River, which is drying up because of massive agricultural activities in the catchment areas; and, (b) whether he is aware of the impact this will have on pastoralists who depend on the river. view
• 12 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, in fact, the problem is not only affecting pastoralists. In times of drought, there is even a shortage of water in Nanyuki Town, because of excessive abstraction of water by people who grow flowers and French beans. What action is he going to take to provide leadership in co-ordinating all the agencies in the Ministry of Water and Irrigation and regional authorities to make sure that the various users of that river do not suffer? view
• 12 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I raise this issue because it also affects the tourism industry in this country. When you have water around Mt. Kenya, monkeys and elephants suffer downstream in the Ewaso Nyiro area. This river used to reach Lorian Swamp, but I do not think it passes beyond Isiolo. This is an issue that should be dealt with by an inter- September 12, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3825 Ministerial committee. I am, therefore, satisfied with the effort the Minister is making and have no further question. view
• 11 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister of State, Office of the President, the following Question by Private Notice. (a) Is the Minister aware that Mr. Francis Lorikai Letoole, a watchman working at International Christian Centre premises near General Motors in Embakasi area, was gunned down by police officers on 6th August, 2007, at about 8.30 p.m.? (b) What action has the Minister taken to apprehend the culprits and bring them to book? (c) What further steps is the Minister taking to compensate the family of the deceased? view
• 11 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have a written answer and I suspect that the Minister may just be around the corner. view
• 11 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view