13 Oct 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, but it is a fact that is there. That is why I said that I wish that the CS in charge of the National Treasury should be as active in drought intervention measures as he is active in launching the UPYA movement.
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13 Oct 2021 in Senate:
In conclusion, when you talk about the Big Four Agenda---
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13 Oct 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, what I am noting is a statement of fact. In law, we call it a judicial notice. It is in the public domain. I thank Sen. Abdul M. Haji for that, but he should advise him to be more active in drought intervention.
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13 Oct 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, when you are giving directions, I would appreciate if my colleagues would keep quite so that I can get your directions. They are also shouting like it is a market place.
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13 Oct 2021 in Senate:
I conclusion, one of the items on the Big Four Agenda is food security. For us who come from the region where we pride ourselves as the bread basket of the Republic, we expected to get subsidized fertilizers and seeds so that we can plant more and produce a higher harvest.
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13 Oct 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, even in Nairobi, there are Kenyans in the slum areas who go without food. It is part of the drought and famine is faced in poor areas. I appeal to President Uhuru Kenyatta, in the future, he could ensure that we get subsided fertilizer and seeds in the planting seasons so that that farmers can get more food. As a result of the erratic rains, we were not able to get a good harvest.
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13 Oct 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for this opportunity.
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13 Oct 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, is it in order for the Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. to say other people are doing rallies yet we saw him the other day in a political rally?
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13 Oct 2021 in Senate:
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. was eloquently raising his point. However, is it in order for him to allude that you must go to State House to be given a budget for anything in this country? I thought Parliament is in charge of budget-making.
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