Simon Lesirma

All parliamentary appearances

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• 11 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: (iv) Finally, the Ministry is aware that security is crucial for economic growth and trade and has, therefore, developed close collaboration with the national and international training institutions including Interpol in order to decrease the threat of violence by providing effective policing. view
• 11 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the statistics for cattle rustling have remained almost steady. In 2004, we had 23,080. In 2000, we had 380 cases. In 2005, 2,219 cases. In 2006, it was 2,209. There was a substantial decline in 2007 since the number reported was 1,568 cases which was a slight decrease compared to 2004. In 2008, the figure went up by 2,269 cases. view
• 11 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Various policy measures are being put in place. Of course, the major one is the question of development of Northern Kenya. As I said earlier on, there is also the increasing number of policemen, strengthening the Anti-Stock Theft Unit and also equipping them with vehicles and aircrafts. We are also taking action on groups that are planning to go and raid. We also need to understand that cattle rustling is no longer a cultural activity. It is now an activity of conflict and entrepreneurs. Clearly, it is business people who are also fuelling this rustling. So, those are some of ... view
• 11 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in addition to current patrols being implemented by the Provincial Administration, we also have Kalokol Police Post and an Administration Police camp located within the shores of Lake Turkana. We hope to increase the number of KPR so that they can jointly work with the KWS in patrolling the shores of Lake Turkana. view
• 11 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have just said they can do so with the facilities borrowed from the KWS. view
• 11 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are on the right path and I want to Fe bruary 11, 2009 PARLIAMENTAR Y DEBATES view
• 11 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have just mentioned that we have Kalokol Police Post which is located within the shores of the lake. Together with the KWS, they jointly patrol the lake and the shores in order to enhance security. I know that the hon. Member is looking forward to additional KPRs to assist in patrolling the border together with the police. view
• 11 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I believe this live broadcast is one measure. The media is also doing a very good job by receiving the kind of information that is provided, on where we are going. view
• 11 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this lake is surrounded by five constituencies, including mine. It also borders Ethiopia. We have the East African Police Association. We intend to pursue this issue through bilateral talks to ensure that we jointly work with our neighbours. Of course, one of the biggest threats is our neighbours, but also, we, as leaders from the communities living around the lake, need to deal with the issue. view
• 11 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to assure the tourists that Kenya is a safe destination. view