Cherarkey K Samson

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• 27 Feb 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I know that we are rushing through and my worry is that we might not do justice to this debate. All the same, I can proceed. First, I want to support and agree that there are many issues that we have canvassed. We grow a lot of maize in Mosop, Nandi County. We have agreed that the genesis of all these problems was Gazette Notice No.3575 and the formation of the Inter- Ministerial Committee which ensured that an extra 9 million bags were imported. That is what condemned farmers to oblivion, poverty and the ... view
• 27 Feb 2019 in Senate: That is why we are extending the time. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir- -- view
• 27 Feb 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. for coming to the rescue of maize farmers and Members of the ad hoc Committee. I agree that the genesis of these issues was the Gazette Notice No.3575, which led to the importation of extra 9 million bags that was sanctioned by the committee that sat on 21st June, 2017, and approved in the subsequent minutes later. That increased the problems of 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
• 27 Feb 2019 in Senate: the farmers because the opening the window for importation of maize was being done at the time they were harvesting maize in Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Bungoma and other parts of this country. It is sad that the meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Food Security that was attended by high-ranking Government official decided to ruin our farmers. That meeting was attended by Cabinet Secretaries and it was chaired by the Head of Public Service, Mr. Joseph K. Kinyua. In as much as the matter is in court and we have names like Lesiyampe and others being mentioned, I urge the ... view
• 27 Feb 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there should also be a national soil mapping in this country, so that we can check the acidity level of the soil that we have in this country and, therefore, assist farmers. We should also see county governments creating county emergency funds. County governments and the national Government should ensuring that extension officers assist farmers. view
• 27 Feb 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I agree that going forward, we should amend the laws that are relevant. The National Cereals and Produce Board Act should be relooked at so that we can get justice for maize farmers. We want to tell the DCI and the DPP that we have seen the fight against corruption. The current DCI, DPP and investigation agencies are so busy that they want to trend on Twitter than to build water tight cases in our corruption courts. They are so busy ensuring that they capture headlines and press conferences. They should be told that cases are ... view
• 27 Feb 2019 in Senate: As I conclude, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Chief Justice (CJ) will be addressing the State of the Judiciary tomorrow. I urge the Judiciary that they must stand their ground and not be intimidated in any way. They must follow the law in handling the corruption cases. It seems that the CJ is almost caving in, in the exercise of the Executive in terms of intimidation. We are, therefore, calling upon any investigation agencies not to politicize-- - view
• 27 Feb 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am finalizing my contribution. Let us not politicize or weaponize corruption in this country. I beg to support. view
• 27 Feb 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank the distinguished Chair for the good work done. We have gone through the BPS and I would not want to take much time because most of the things have been said. The key issues that I would like to highlight are about agriculture. The Maputo Declaration is very clear when it comes to allocation of revenue, that 10 per cent of the budget should go to agriculture. However, as a country, we have allocated only four per cent to agriculture. It is shocking that the national Government will take a huge chunk of the ... view
• 27 Feb 2019 in Senate: the time of time of President Mwai Kibaki is a problem. This is despite the fact that The Big Four Agenda of the President includes food security. If we do not subsidize farm inputs and other farm implements that we need to ensure we improve in production in agricultural areas, how will we sustain the food security that is one of the Big Four Agenda of the President? view