16 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Is the Assistant Minister in order to give us figures which are at variance with what I have been given from the Rural Electrification Board (REB)? I beg your indulgence so that this Question can be deferred. I am not satisfied with what the Assistant Minister is reading.
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11 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
asked the Minister for Education:- (a) how successful the programme to establish tree nurseries in 20 primary schools in each constituency, particularly in Emuhaya Constituency, was considering that Kshs60,000 was allocated to each school through the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) in 2009/2010; and, (b) how successful the programme to purchase and plant seedlings in 50 schools in every constituency was, particularly in Emuhaya Constituency, considering that Kshs30,000 was allocated for this purpose.
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11 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this Question has been on the Order Paper for the last two months. The Assistant Minister was given two weeks. He is again asking for another period of two weeks. We have discussed and I have consented. This is the last time I am consenting. I wish after two weeks, he should bring the results to this House.
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10 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance:-
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10 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
Yes, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have agreed that he answers the Question on Tuesday.
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10 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion:- THAT, noting that Lake Turkana which is the world’s largest and most saline lake is a source of survival for six communities in northern Kenya (the Turkana, Elmolo, Samburu, Gabbra, Rendille and Daasanach) which depend on it for livestock grazing, watering and fishing; aware that River Omo, a trans-boundary river which originates from Ethiopia contributes more than 90 percent of the total water influx into Lake Turkana; further aware that the Gibe 3 Hydropower Dam which is under construction by the Government of Ethiopia on River Omo will dramatically ...
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10 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
Mrs. Shebesh will second, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir.
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10 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, yes I would like to allow my brother Dr. Khalwale at least five minutes.
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10 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
Thank you hon. Dr. Khalwale for that contribution. I want to take this opportunity to thank all hon. Members who have contributed to this Motion. I would like to thank them for supporting it very strongly. Secondly, I want to thank the hon. Minister for Water and Irrigation for being here and listening to the sentiments of my colleagues who have contributed to this Motion. She also supported the Motion. I am also equally happy because the Minister has said that some action is being taken. I would like to request the Minister to ensure that the action is taken ...
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3 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
asked the Minister for Environment and Mineral Resources:- (a) whether he is aware that Kenya does not have a National Environmental Policy despite the numerous environmental challenges it is experiencing; (b) why the Ministry has not presented the Draft National Environmental Policy, which was prepared through a comprehensive consultative process in 2008, to the Cabinet; and, (c) when the Ministry plans to present the policy to Parliament.
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