Cherarkey K Samson

All parliamentary appearances

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• 3 Apr 2019 in Senate: I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No. 48 to seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. In the Statement, the Chairperson should:- (1) State whether he is aware that farmers in Kenya commonly use Roundup Herbicide in weeding their farms, yet it contains glyphosate, which is an active chemical ingredient which causes cancer. (2) Explain whether the Ministry, through the Pest Control Products Board, has done any research on the herbicide to caution farmers on the danger they are exposing themselves to with the continued use of the herbicide. (3) State whether preventive ... view
• 3 Apr 2019 in Senate: (4) State what the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries in collaboration with the Ministry of Health will do to ensure minimum or no cause of alarm or panic from the Kenyan farmers as a result of the use of this harmful herbicide that has been proven to cause cancer by other countries such as the United States Of America (USA). Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 2 Apr 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to commend Sen. (Dr.) Ali for that Statement. We know that food security is one of the Big Four Agenda--- view
• 2 Apr 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, food security is one of the pillars of the Big Four Agenda. It is important that the Jubilee Government has earmarked over 20 dams across the country. We need to look into the future because under Article 43 of the Constitution on Economic and Social rights, the right to clean and safe water is paramount. It is important that some of these projects are completed in time, so that our people can benefit. view
• 2 Apr 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as we discuss about food security, we should look at water pans and small dams that we should construct, so that our people can irrigate their crops. Secondly, we can have clean and safe water for our people. I want to agree with Sen. (Dr.) Ali that going forward, the issue of food security should be given more weight in terms of ensuring that we have irrigation. This project should be completed in time so that our people benefit from it. We hope that in future, Wajir County will be food secure. We should not only rely ... view
• 2 Apr 2019 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 2 Apr 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I concur with Sen. (Eng.) Mahamud on his observation because today, coming to the House was a problem. The military personnel have blockaded the precincts of Parliament. Could the Chair, in its Solomonic wisdom, ask them to practice elsewhere and implement it on Thursday when the President will be around? view
• 2 Apr 2019 in Senate: From the outset, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I support this Report by the Joint Committee of Parliament, and wish Mr. Hillary Mutyambai all the best. I also celebrate the outgoing IG of Police, Mr. Joseph Boinett. He was a quiet man with a few words, but very effective. When he was the IG of Police, we experienced some semblance of tranquility in the security sector. view
• 2 Apr 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, looking at the Report before us, it appears like the nominee for the position of IG of Police, Mr. Hillary Mutyambai, is a man of integrity. He has worked hard in the security sector for over 27 years, and we hope he will ensure that we are safe and secure in this country. I also commend Members of the Joint Committee because they went through the entire process of vetting the nominee. view
• 2 Apr 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to say something that my colleagues have talked about. Mr. Mutyambai is coming to office at a time when we are experiencing new The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view