Wilfred Rottich Lesan

All parliamentary appearances

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• 15 Oct 2013 in Senate: of the MCAs. Could the buck be stopping elsewhere other than the SRC? If it is, then I think it is important that we address these issues. Otherwise, this problem will continue for a much longer time than it has already done. I also think that SRC are, perhaps, slow thinkers. If they are, I suggest that they start giving us interim solutions to this even if it means giving allowance to the MCAs so that they get back to work as we continue to think of a way out. The Senate is in the best position to address this ... view
• 3 Oct 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I also rise to support this Motion. I wish to say a few things. First, I would not like us to speak as if we are blaming foreigners for introducing this plant. Indeed, we should all take responsibility, both the researchers and the Government of Kenya, which used its wise counsel, at that time, to think that this was the best way to solve a problem. It is on this point that we all need to take responsibility and use this occasion to learn lessons. These are very difficult lessons. We now need to ... view
• 2 Oct 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to contribute to this Motion. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, from the outset, I hesitantly support this Motion. First, it is because part of the Report contains a statement that says:- “There were challenges in getting information.” Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, it, therefore, means that all the information regarding this investigation was not found. I do not know how much of that information was not found. It could be a lot more information than we already have. Therefore, that alone makes me a bit skeptical about supporting this Motion as it is. ... view
• 26 Sep 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. First, I would like to thank the Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Commerce and Economic Affairs for the report they have brought to the House which I think will drive the process of disbursing funds to the counties. I support the Motion from the onset. I also want to use the Floor of the House to issue a warning to those mandated to handle finances. The issue of money is a very risky affair, particularly whether it is at a personal or at a Government level. I, therefore, wish to use the Floor ... view
• 25 Sep 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First, I wish to be with the rest of the nation. I know we are still mourning and flags are at half mast. We are continuing to remember those whom we have lost in the last few difficult days in this country. I stand here to second this Motion. First of all, I wish to thank Sen. Kagwe who is the Chairman of the Committee on Education, Information and Technology and who has a passion for Information Communication Technology (ICT). He has moved this Motion eloquently and adequately. He has given adequate reasons we should ... view
• 25 Sep 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First, I wish to be with the rest of the nation. I know we are still mourning and flags are at half mast. We are continuing to remember those whom we have lost in the last few difficult days in this country. I stand here to second this Motion. First of all, I wish to thank Sen. Kagwe who is the Chairman of the Committee on Education, Information and Technology and who has a passion for Information Communication Technology (ICT). He has moved this Motion eloquently and adequately. He has given adequate reasons we should ... view
• 25 Sep 2013 in Senate: internationally. There is every good reason to support the laying of the ICT cable throughout the country. There are three reasons. First, in this country, we are at a time where accountability is a factor that we should not ignore. We would be expecting that the counties that we are setting up which are serving the country to be accountable for their actions in time. Therefore, the availability of a system in which information can move faster will go a long way in supporting accountability throughout the country, particularly in the counties. There is the question of performance where the ... view
• 25 Sep 2013 in Senate: through them and yet they have not been connected, when it was actually cheaper to do this when the system was passing through. We, therefore, want to urge the Government or the agency that is carrying out this project, to do it in a manner that ensures some counties are not bypassed. The cables should be connected to them. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also wish to urge the counties, that where the cable has reached within their limits, they should participate in the last mile which is the laying of the cables. This is the last few metres to their ... view
• 25 Sep 2013 in Senate: I would also be urging that this government has a foresight in factors that will affect the distribution of these cables. One of them is the space in which these cables will be laid. We, therefore, want to recommend that the laws governing the designs of roads in this country be modified in such a way that sufficient space is allowed for this cable to be laid. At the moment, we know that there is a three metre leeway for the laying down of the other services to be delivered like electricity, water and telephone cables. We also know that ... view
• 24 Sep 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. First, I would like to join my colleagues in sending my condolences and those of my people of Bomet to those whose family members were killed, maimed, injured and the whole nation of Kenya. Before I proceed, I would like to make an appeal to Kenyans. This appeal goes to Kenyans in terms of their curiosity. The curiosity of Kenyans when such incidences happen hampers the rescue missions. It was very difficult for the forces to rescue the situation simply because wananchi who were there were very curious to know what was happening. In fact, ... view