{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=137646","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=137644","results":[{"id":1392861,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392861/?format=json","text_counter":30,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Deputy Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Next Order."},{"id":1392862,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392862/?format=json","text_counter":31,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"NOTICES OF MOTIONS"},{"id":1392863,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392863/?format=json","text_counter":32,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Deputy Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"The Member for Mbeere North, Hon. Geoffrey Ruku."},{"id":1392864,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392864/?format=json","text_counter":33,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"ADOPTION OF GOVERNMENT TO GOVERNMENT MODEL IN ACQUISITION OF FERTILISERS"},{"id":1392865,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392865/?format=json","text_counter":34,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mbeere North, JP","speaker_title":"Hon. Ruku GK","speaker":{"id":2336,"legal_name":"Charles Muriuki Njagagua","slug":"charles-muriuki-njagagua"},"content":" Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, aware that Kenya is an agricultural-based economy with a significant portion of its population relying on farming for their livelihood; noting that, the quality and quantity of crop yields in Kenya has been hampered to a large extent by lack of adequate and quality fertilizers leading to decreased agricultural productivity and economic losses; further noting that, the Government has committed to improving agricultural productivity through various initiatives including the provision of subsidized fertilizers; concerned that the cost, quantity and quality of fertilizers and subsequently the cost of production of food crops and cash crops including coffee, tea and miraa has decreased due to a number of factors, among them high cost of fertilizers due to mark-up by private suppliers of fertilizers; further concerned that threat to food security is a threat to national security; recognizing that the Government-to-Government model has been noted to lower cost of products; further recognizing that there are countries that are willing to enter into a G-to-G agreement; appreciating that G-to-G has been proven to be effective in provision of services that have a direct impact on citizens’ livelihood, including the cost of living such as the supply of fertilizers, particularly in countries with similar agricultural conditions as Kenya; this House, therefore, resolves that the Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development and its agencies, adopts: 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"},{"id":1392866,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392866/?format=json","text_counter":35,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mbeere North, JP","speaker_title":"Hon. Ruku GK","speaker":{"id":2336,"legal_name":"Charles Muriuki Njagagua","slug":"charles-muriuki-njagagua"},"content":"1. the Government-to-Government (G-to-G) model in the acquisition and supply of fertilizers by identifying potential partner countries that have surplus and quality fertilizers; and, 2. a comprehensive programme for Government-to-Government (G-to-G) acquisition and distribution of fertilizers through among others, the Kenya Farmers Association (KFA), the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), the Coffee Board of Kenya, the Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (KPCU), the Kenya Grain Growers Co-operative Union, the Pyrethrum Board of Kenya, among others, for increased agricultural productivity. I, thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker."},{"id":1392867,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392867/?format=json","text_counter":36,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Deputy Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you. Hon. Member for Mwingi West, Hon. Charles Ngusya. You have a notice of Motion."},{"id":1392868,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392868/?format=json","text_counter":37,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"DEVELOPMENT OF POLICY ON STANDARDISED SPORTS REWARD SCHEME"},{"id":1392869,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392869/?format=json","text_counter":38,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mwingi West, WDM","speaker_title":"Hon. Charles Nguna","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker for giving me this opportunity. I beg to give notice of the following Motion: Aware that sports play an integral role in promoting cultural heritage, national identity, national development, the well-being of the people and sustenance of livelihoods particularly of the youth; appreciating that Sessional Paper No.3 of 2005 provides a framework for sports development and operationalisation in the country; further appreciating that the Sector Plan For Sports, Culture and Arts, 2018 by the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Arts mainstreamed sports development in the Third Medium Term Plan (MTP III) for 2018-2022 under Kenya’s Vision 2030; recognising that Vision 2030 aims at capitalising on the country’s international reputation as a world-class sports powerhouse whose sportsmen and women have won international accolades and recognition especially for their prowess in athletics; concerned that despite bringing honour and national pride to the country, most sportsmen and women face a myriad of challenges such as lack of psychosocial support and social protection, hence pushing many to alarming levels of mental health challenges during their careers and even after retirement; noting that Sessional Paper No.3 of 2005 contemplated the motivation of sportspersons by the State through cash and material prizes, conferring State honours, appointments as goodwill ambassadors and establishing contributory insurance and savings schemes among other forms of motivation; cognisant of the fact that the prospect of receiving State recognition, financial grants and other perks inspires sportsmen to push their limits in attaining their full potential as well as fostering a collective sense of pride in sporting achievements; now, therefore, this House urges that the Government, through the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts, develops a policy and standardised sports reward scheme for recognising the achievements made by sports persons in internationally recognised competitions through: 1. financial rewards of Ksh6 million for setting new world records; Ksh4 million for gold medallists; Ksh3 million for silver medallists and Ksh2 million for bronze medallists; 2. non-financial motivation, including facilitation with issuance of diplomatic passports for established sportsmen and women, appointment 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"},{"id":1392870,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392870/?format=json","text_counter":39,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mwingi West, WDM","speaker_title":"Hon. Charles Nguna","speaker":null,"content":"as goodwill ambassadors and conferring national honours and privileges; and, 3. establishing a medical cover and a post-retirement social protection scheme, including establishing contributory insurance and savings schemes to support sports persons who retire from active sporting due to injuries or age. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker."}]}