Wilber Ottichilo Khasilwa

All parliamentary appearances

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• 3 Dec 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I want to say that this is a milestone in this country. This is because this country is known worldwide for its wildlife conservation efforts but we have no serious and credible wildlife training and research institute. In fact, we have to take our people to go and train in Mwenga, Tanzania who are credible in wildlife conservation. So, proposing to establish a fully- fledged wildlife research and training institution is a milestone for this country because it The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this ... view
• 3 Dec 2013 in National Assembly: will promote wildlife conservation. It will actually transform the way Kenyans view wildlife conservation in this country. view
• 3 Dec 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I want to concur with my Committee members. However, as an expert in this area, I want to tell you that baboons and monkeys are a total nuisance. That is why they are classified as vermin. We have an Act that deals with vermin. Baboons and monkeys are part of vermin. Because of that status, the law allows them to be killed any time they are found causing problems anywhere. Already, we have a law that ensures that they can be dealt with because they are vermin. view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. I want to take this opportunity to thank the Committee for a very elaborate answer. Also, I want to take this opportunity to thank the Ministry for being honest and reanalyzing this issue without any bias. Members of this House, you have heard what the impact of the ban is on the economy of this country particularly, the food security of this country. In particular, it is going to impact on Vision 2030; we have set out in vision 2030 that we are going to use bio technology as our mainstream method for food production. With ... view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: So, hon. Speaker, I will need your advice on whether we should defer this Statement until that advice from the Attorney-General is sought and given, so that we can know the way forward on this issue. view
• 28 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker Sir. view
• 27 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, this Statement has been pending for the last two months. The Statement is of national importance because it hinges on food security of this country. Therefore, I would really plead with you that you direct that the Chairman of the Committee gives the Statement this afternoon. view
• 27 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: ---(off-record) view
• 27 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you but, please, ensure that the Chairman of the Committee comes and gives the Statement because as he delays it, the country continues to lose millions of shillings. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 27 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, Sir, a month ago, I requested a Statement from the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperatives on status of food security in this country. To date, I have not received any Statement or been called to the Committee to know what is going on. As you are aware or you may be aware through the Press, there is an impending problem of food security in this country. This House is entitled to know the food security status of this country, so that we can know what measures are going to be taken. view