Amos Kimunya

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 6141 to 6150 of 6175.

• 20 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move:- (i) THAT, a sum not exceeding Kshs12,536,446,290 be granted from the Consolidated Fund to meet expenditure during the year ending 30th June, 2006, in respect of Supplementary Estimates of 2005/2006 Financial Year (Recurrent) having regard to the proposed reduction of Kshs4,983,986,530 therein appearing. (ii) THAT, a sum not exceeding Kshs8,245,146,348 be granted from the Consolidated Fund to meet expenditure during the year ending 30th June, 2006, in respect of Supplementary Estimates of 2005/2006 Financial Year (Development) having regard to the proposed reduction of Kshs15,784,941,614 therein appearing. view
• 20 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, our national Budget was, as usual, prepared based on sound considerations and assumptions. There are, however, two developments, among other factors, which have adversely affected the performance and the implementation of the Budget. These factors are the prolonged drought and the under-performance of the domestic revenues. view
• 20 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for avoidance of doubt, the President has consented to this Motion. We had forecast that the drought that had started during the financial year would continue for some time. The onslaught of the drought was not, however, expected to be lengthy and as severe as it has turned out to be. The prolonged drought has been severe and the Government has April 20, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 611 been very focused in its response to ensure that there is no loss of lives and to alleviate the suffering of our people. During the year 2005/2006, funds requested ... view
• 20 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to thank the senior counsel for that correction. I meant that we should put our differences aside. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, turning to the under-performance in revenue collection, this was mainly occasioned by a shortfall under the Import Duty due to the implementation of the new tax administration system by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). However, as you will note, there is a close relationship between Import Duty and other domestic taxes. The under-performance will, therefore, also affect the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) and Excise Duty. Accordingly, the ordinary shortfall on ordinary ... view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask that this be considered as a matter of urgency. view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I apologise for not even having given the written response to the hon. Member. There was a hitch as the Question came in last night to my office. My officers were, therefore, preparing it. However, we have the answer. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) There is no Value Added Tax (VAT) on agricultural tractors and farm implements. (b) Although there is no VAT on the agricultural tractors, there was a technical problem in the tariff classification following the alignment of the tariff numbers in the VAT schedules with those in the East ... view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will be happy to look at all those charges which arose due to some technical hitch. view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the gesture on the tractors was to facilitate the equipment. However, I believe the farmers also have a part to play to contribute to the economy through their spare parts. If it becomes an issue, we will be happy to look at it in future. As of now, the exemption is on the tractors. view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is regrettable that we have to import food when April 19, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 513 you can grow it here. I am not sure whether the solution lies in zero-rating the spare parts. It probably lies in increasing our productivity. I am glad that the Ministry of Agriculture is taking efforts in that direction. view
• 18 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motions:- THAT, a sum not exceeding Kshs12,536,446,290 be granted from the Consolidated Fund to meet expenditure during the year ending 30th, June, 2006, in respect of Supplementary Estimates of the 2005/2006 Financial Year (Recurrent) having regard to the proposed reduction of Kshs4,983,986,530 therein appearing. THAT, a sum not exceeding Kshs8,245,146,348 be granted from the Consolidated Fund to meet expenditure during the year ending 30th, June, 2006 in respect of Supplementary Estimates of the year 2005/2006 Financial Year (Development) having regard to the proposed reduction of Kshs15,784,941,614 therein appearing. Mr. ... view