Beth Mugo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, let me take this opportunity also to congratulate and thank the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and his team for a job very well done. We have seen the big growth in our economic sector, definitely, because of the management of our fiscal policy, especially after we came out of such a gloomy beginning in 2008. view
• 19 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I want to just touch briefly on the Small and Medium Enterprise Fund which we welcome especially, those Members of Parliament who represent urban areas. This is because we feel that a lot of focus has view
• 18 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Yes, I am around. view
• 18 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to answer. (a) I am not aware that 265 people have died from jigger infestation. However, I am aware that in the year 2009, 901 people were found infested with jiggers out of which 471 were treated and completely cured. Currently, 430 persons are undergoing treatment. (b) My Ministry has put in place the following measures in order to fight the jigger menace:- 1. Procurement of chemicals and other commodities for jigger prevention and control worth over Kshs10 million. These have been distributed to all provinces in the country. 2. We target to spray ... view
• 18 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the 15 districts are in five provinces. The districts in Central province include Thika, Murang’a North, Murang’a South, Kiambu East, Kiambu West, Nyeri North and Nyeri South districts. The districts in Rift Valley Province include Kericho, Narok North and Narok South districts. Nyanza Province includes Siaya District. Western Province includes Emuhaya and Kakamega East districts. Coast Province includes Kwale and Malindi districts. We are in the process of identifying countrywide other districts which need to be prioritized and added to the list. view
• 18 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Kisii Central does not seem to be on the list, but we will add it on. view
• 18 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are carrying out an investigation to establish the cause of these deaths. After investigation, strong action will be taken to ensure that the deaths do not continue to occur. I want to assure this House that the numbers of deaths were not caused by jiggers. They could be, as hon. Dr. Eseli said, have been caused by other related issues. Indeed, jigger infestation is part of our PS’s performance contract and a lot of interest is being put in this area. An area we guard very closely is the HIV/AIDS transmission because of using the ... view
• 18 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is part of the planning. I cannot say exactly when, but the survey is being carried out so that it can inform policy. Before we have the jigger control week, we will definitely have all that information. We will pay particular attention to the hon. Member’s area. view
• 18 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: GOVERNMENT’S COMMITMENT TO INTERNATIONALLY AGREED DEVELOPMENT GOALS view
• 18 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair to enable me to initiate debate on Vote 49 – Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, for the Financial Year 2010/2011. view