Simon Lesirma

All parliamentary appearances

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• 22 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: there is a requirement we would have to meet. It is just like trading in other products. The World Trade Organization (WTO) Regulations must be complied with. So, with regard to trade in livestock products, the World Animal Health Organization also has its own regulations. In this country, if we are to import meat or other livestock products, we are required to comply with international regulations governing the exports, particularly on hygiene issues. This is important for this country if, indeed, we want to trade in animal products. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Bill also provides for a Board that ... view
• 16 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to seek your indulgence and that of the House because I have the answer but some facts are missing. With your discretion, I can answer the Question tomorrow or Tuesday next week. view
• 16 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. view
• 16 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: (a) Kieni District Commissioner (DC) was issued with a Land Rover pick up GK A 780S in 2009. The District Officer (DO), Katarakwa Division, and the Administration Police Commandant are assisted by the DC. view
• 16 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: (b) This financial year, the Ministry was not allocated any funds for purchase of vehicles. However, the district is assisted by Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) in Nyeri County Council whenever the need arises. view
• 16 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: (c) The DO Kieni East is acting in the Central Division. However, when the recruitment is done, the Ministry will post a DO there. view
• 16 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is a very serious shortage of vehicles within the Ministry. I can assure the hon. Member that as soon as we are through with Treasury, because we are negotiating supply of vehicles through a leasing arrangement, we will consider his request. This is a very serious matter and we intend to look at it when this arrangement with the Treasury is through. view
• 16 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am facing an extreme shortage of DOs. I have a shortage of about 600 DOs in the country. As soon as the Treasury provides funds for recruitment, I will solve that problem and others. view
• 16 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, indeed, the creation of districts was no accident. I want to appeal to hon. Members to desist from pressurizing the principals when they visit them to create districts every other day. view
• 16 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, could the Minister table the list of the three earlier shortlisted candidates? I think it was not about looking for a Harvard MBA type of person. They were looking for a person of the correct tribe. Could the Minister consider that list as part of the list of candidates to be selected? It is not the money that they are going to earn; it is about delivery of services to the farmers. The issue of money will come later. You upgrade somebody when she or he can deliver. The chairman comes from the Mt. Kenya region. ... view