Wilber Ottichilo Khasilwa

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1061 to 1070 of 1320.

• 3 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Environment and Mineral Resources:- (a) the outcome of specific minerals surveys that have been undertaken in the country since 2000; (b) which minerals have high economic potential for exploitation and where they are found; and, (c) whether it is true that western Kenya has gold deposits. view
• 3 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to take this opportunity to thank the Assistant Minister for the very comprehensive answer that she has presented to this House. You note that this country has a lot of mineral resources which remain unexploited. What plans does the Ministry have, so that we can have the minerals exploited for the benefit of this country? We have lack of employment opportunities and if exploited, these minerals can create a lot of job. This is particularly so in the case of iron ore, gold and titanium. view
• 3 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the answer from the Assistant Minister, it is clear that the Department of Mines and Geology, which is responsible for mineral exploration in this country, is highly underfunded. Because of that reason, the Department of Mines and Geology cannot carry out surveys effectively. This department does not have modern equipment for exploration. When is the Ministry going to fund this department so that they can carry out more extensive surveys? view
• 2 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this project started in 2006 and is projected to be completed in 2012. This is almost six years and it is only five kilometers. I wish to know from the Assistant Minister; what has been accomplished so far where Kshs37 million has been spent? Could he also tell us the percentage of the project that is remaining? Why can the Assistant Minister not speed up the works so that this project is completed since it is in a dry area and the people in that area are suffering? view
• 2 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to support this Motion. It is very timely that we pass these two Bills. Let me take this chance to congratulate the Minister for Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs. In my view, he has done a very good job. He has remained steadfast and has been working very hard to see that the two Bills are brought before this House. Therefore, I would like to say that we need to fast-track these Bills so that they can be passed so that we initiate reforms in our judiciary system. view
• 2 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: With those few remarks, I support this Motion. view
• 1 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: , asked the Minister for Fisheries Development:- (a) to state the short and long term impact of raw sewage on the aquatic life in lake Naivasha in view of confirmation by the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources that Naivasha Municipal Council is releasing raw sewage directly into the lake; (b) to state the annual fish production and value from the lake during the period 2000 to 2009 and the future impact on the lake if the discharge of the raw sewage continues; and, (c) what measures the ministry will take to ensure that the ecological function of the lake ... view
• 25 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Fisheries Development:-- (a) what is the short and long term impact of raw sewage on the acquatic life in Lake Naivasha, in view of confirmation by the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources that Naivasha Municipal Council is releasing raw sewage directly into the lake; (b) what has been the annual fish production and value from the lake during the period 2000 to 2009 and what is the future impact on the lake if the discharge of the raw sewage continues; and, view
• 25 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have not received any written answer to this Question. view
• 23 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Transport:- (a) whether he could confirm to the House that there is a high turn- over of competent and well-trained personnel at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) due to poor terms of service; (b) whether he could further confirm to the House that KCAA is experiencing an acute shortage of Inspectors, Air-Traffic Controllers, engineers, flight operations personnel and licensing officers; and, (c) what measures the Ministry will take to ensure that KCAA has and retains adequate professional staff who are well equipped with modern navigational equipment and technology. view