Simon Lesirma

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1211 to 1220 of 1354.

• 25 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: asked the Minister of State for Administration and National Security whether he could deploy the National Security Intelligence Service (NSIS) at the district level to detect movement of cattle rustlers as a proactive preventive measure. view
• 25 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my Question was more specific. We are trying to find out if, indeed, those officers analyze intelligence reports on crime apart from just analyzing intelligence reports on perceived political enemies of the State. view
• 25 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is a bit unfortunate that we provide Kshs6.6 billion for this agency in our Budget. It is a pity that it is under-utilised. Is the Assistant Minister satisfied that the information being gathered by these officers is accepted, utilised and respected by the other arms of the Provincial Administration? 932 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES April 25, 2007 view
• 25 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to begin by congratulating Prof. 902 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES April 25, 2007 Mango for bringing this very important Motion to this House. I want to point out that it is important to recognise that although the statistics summarised in the Motion indicate the big difference between the number of girls and boys in school, it is important to recognise district disparities in these statistics. It is not enough just to show that there are more boys than girls in school. It is also important to recognise the fact that there are more girls than ... view
• 25 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish I could be given the opportunity to speak because I gave my ears to my colleague from Turkana. I wish he could give me the same opportunity to make a few points. view
• 25 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, while we accept that there are more boys than girls in primary schools, secondary schools and university, it is also important to recognise the fact that in some districts the problem in the future may be the boy child. These regional disparities are even more dramatic in pastoral areas particularly because of cultural issues, the economy and the livestock economy. Children in these areas must look after cattle. They are socialised early in life to participate in the only economic activity in those areas. Schools do not have the necessary facilities particularly boarding schools. They ... view
• 24 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I cannot hear myself! view
• 24 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister for Agriculture the following Question by Private Notice. (a) Is the Minister aware that due to the conflict that engulfed the areas around Losuk and Poro in 2006, farmers did not plant crops? (b) What plans does the Government have to revive agricultural activities in the security affected areas in Samburu? (c) Why are the people of Losuk and Poro not covered in the famine relief programme? view
• 24 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to ask the Assistant Minister when this promise will be fulfilled. When will the few tractors and planting equipment arrive because the rainy season has already begun. view
• 24 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Assistant Minister has talked of NALEP April 24, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 833 Project. How much funds have been allocated to Samburu under NALEP Project? view