Adelina Mwau

All parliamentary appearances

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• 18 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, I would like to see more personnel trained to recognise that disease and treat it. This issue is very close to my heart because I come from a family that has been affected by that disease. I know what it means. That is why I am saying that we must recognise and treat alcoholism. NACADA needs to do more and inform our people about that disease. Thank you. view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am not aware that sugar companies have been employing cane cutters as temporary workers. I am, however, aware that cane cutters from Nzoia Sugar Company and West Kenya Sugar Company are paid directly on behalf of farmers. The rest, in Sony, Chemilil, Muhoroni and Mumias sugar companies, are employed by contractors. The cane cutters are not employed on temporary terms but on piece-rate basis. Piece work employment relationship provides for any work done, and its pay is determined by the amount of work performed irrespective of the time taken in ... view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the engagement of cane cutters on a piece-rate basis is not unlawful. Part of the Question was whether those companies will hire cane cutters on a permanent and pensionable basis. It is not up to the Government to say whether they should be hired on a permanent and pensionable basis. For instance, I am aware that to date, the country has six sugar companies in operation, namely, South Nyanza, Chemilil, Muhoroni, Nzoia, Mumias and West Kenya sugar companies. 338 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES April 4, 2007 view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, could the hon. Member table some evidence to show that cane cutters are employed on temporary basis? view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I said that I am not aware. view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to repeat that I am not aware that sugar companies have been employing cane cutters on temporary basis. I am aware that sugar companies have been employing--- view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not aware that sugar companies have been employing cane cutters on temporary basis. They are paid on piece work basis which is negotiable. view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Question that was put to the Ministry was about sugar companies and whether we are aware that workers are paid on piece work. They are paid on piece work basis, which is in terms of contracts. There is no law which provides for workers to be paid on piece work basis. view
• 4 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will provide those details later. view