Amina Abdalla

All parliamentary appearances

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• 15 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, my point of order is on what Hon. Pukose has said regarding the quality of meat from ASAL areas. He has said that the quality of meat is low. The quality of meat from ASAL areas is higher than that from other regions because it is considered organic beef. For him to say that the quality is lower is a clear indication that his expertise is in human medicine and not livestock production. Livestock produced in ASAL areas is considered to be of higher quality beef because it is organically produced. view
• 15 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. First, I would like to congratulate Hon. Abdinoor for bringing this Bill to assist Kenya’s wealthy paupers. Today, Hon. Pukose’s contribution is a clear reflection as to why Kenya is unable to be a net exporter of beef. It is said that 80 per cent of Kenya is ASAL. Indeed, that is where organic beef can be produced. Every policy direction in this country has been led by persons whose understanding of the meat market is confined to slaughtering dairy cows. That is why you will have somebody in a ... view
• 15 Feb 2017 in National Assembly: should make our country disease-free. We cannot go to the market with things that do not comply with international standards. Unless we stop thinking like how Hon. Pukose was while making his contribution, we are not going to solve this problem. I want to suggest that we pass this Bill, so that it can affect other policy areas. We do not have a well-thought-out livestock policy in this country. We should go back to the drawing board and review our livestock policy to ensure that our livestock farmers are supported through a hay scheme. They should be given hay on ... view
• 25 Jan 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I request for the Mover to reply since there is no interest in debating this Motion. view
• 25 Jan 2017 in National Assembly: Put the Question! It is a new year, Hon. Speaker. view
• 25 Jan 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to second. I have only one item that I would like to urge especially the secretariat of Parliament to note. Under this Motion, Report of a Committee includes report on a mediated version of a Bill. Therefore, if this process is used, the Chairs of the Mediation Committees will have more time to expound on what they have agreed under mediation. view
• 25 Jan 2017 in National Assembly: With those remarks, I beg to second. view
• 20 Dec 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, the secretariat tells me that the Report is being approved in your office. view
• 20 Dec 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, the Report is in your office. That is what they told me. It is pending approval. view
• 20 Dec 2016 in National Assembly: Yes, Hon. Speaker. view