Wilber Ottichilo Khasilwa

All parliamentary appearances

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• 31 Jul 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, you have heard the Minister admit that the Government has given a go-ahead for the de-gazettement of part of Nairobi National Park. He went further to say that de-gazettement of national park land requires the approval of Parliament. I would like to know from him when this House gave approval for de-gazettement of the said land. view
• 31 Jul 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to know from the Minister whether the Ministry has taken the effort to do mapping of wind energy potential in the country. This is because the potential is not only confined in Marsabit. We would like to know the potential countrywide and how they plan to harness this important energy resource. view
• 28 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also rise to support this Procedural Motion. First, I want to thank the Minister for Finance because for the short time he has been a Minister for Finance, he has done very good work. We, as a House, are very impressed by what he is doing. This Motion is very crucial. It is important that this country must continue to function. We are just remaining with two or three days before we go to the next financial year. This country must have enough money voted so that Government business continues. view
• 28 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: This Procedural Motion intends to reduce the publication period of the Appropriation Bill from seven days to two days, so that we can discuss it and pass it, if possible, today. This will enable the Minister to transact business so that the country can continue functioning. Therefore, I want to support this Procedural Motion because it is very important. You will recall that last week we passed the 2012/2013 Vote on Account. There were many concerns that it was not proper to pass the Vote on Account without the Appropriation Bill. In fact, some people have gone to court to ... view
• 28 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: I want to strongly support this Procedural Motion so that we can proceed. view
• 27 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister for Forestry and Wildlife the following Question by Private Notice. view
• 27 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: (a) Could the Minister confirm that the Government has approved the de- gazzettement of parts of Nairobi National Park for the construction of Nairobi Southern By-Pass Road against the recommendation of NEMA? view
• 27 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: (b) Is the Minister aware that the de-gazzettement of any National Park in the country is prohibited by law without the approval of Parliament? view
• 27 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: (c) Is the Minister further aware that implementation of the proposed de- gazzettement will set a dangerous precedent for demands for de-gazzettement of various parts of National Parks in the country by the local communities and could the Minister assure the House that the proposed de-gazzettement will not be implemented and, instead, the earlier planned road reserve will be repossessed from illegal allotee(s) and developer(s) who may have encroached on the same? view
• 27 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view