Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu

All parliamentary appearances

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• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, Sir, if you look at the Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAPs) of 1990s, in the production of agriculture, we used to have extension officers. They are no longer there and this is a big problem in this country. We do not have any laboratory which has been set up to do the sample analysis of the soil, so that we can know what kind of fertiliser to apply to our soils to increase productivity. This Motion also requests that, as the Government tries to put up an agency whose core business is going to be specifically procurement and distribution ... view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Where does it go? They collude with private business people to double the prices. So this Motion urges the Government, in the long run, to put up a factory that will manufacture fertilizer. view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: It is also on record that a feasibility study was done, money allocated but, up to date, the fertilizer plant is not in place. So Kenyans are asking: Where are we heading? Where are we moving to? Are we missing our priorities? We know very well that we have been allocating a lot of money when it comes to national security and intelligence. We even have a factory in Eldoret that manufactures bullets. I have not seen Kenya at war. Kenya is at war with food insecurity. This is the time that those hungry stomachs are taken good care of. ... view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, Sir, we have seen in the media that the National Cereals and Produce Board could be under receivership; it has a cash flow problem. If an organization like that has a cash flow problem, how do we trust it when it comes to distribution of that key commodity called fertilizer? That is why we are calling upon the Government or the Ministry that is in charge not to allow NCPB to continue importing and distributing that important commodity called fertilizer. view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Agriculture is not just for subsistence. Farmers go into agriculture to make a living and a profit. Right now, when it comes to farming, farmers cannot break even. They cannot even make profits and that is why you see most farmers moving away from production of foodstuff like maize and beans, which contribute heavily to food security in this country. We have seen the commitment of His Excellency the President. We have done many policies. Research has shown that 70 per cent of good policies fail because of poor implementation. I want to say this without fear or favour: In ... view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Therefore, I urge this House to support this Motion so that we can have a body which will be effective and efficient in importation and distribution of this common commodity called fertilizer and, in the long run, set up a factory plant in this country that will manufacture fertilizer. I want to request Hon. Emase to second this Motion. view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move and request Hon. (Ms.) Otucho to second. view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker, Sir. Hon. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion:- THAT, aware that the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) is now procuring fertilizers, which is not its core mandate; cognizant of the fact that this has led to delays in importation and procurement of the necessary inputs for farmers in a timely manner; noting with concern that fertilizers are arriving after the planting season; deeply concerned that this is affecting food security in the country as fertilizers are key inputs in farming; also noting that, that lack of input is affecting families and impoverishing ... view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, Sir, the core business of NCPB is procurement, storage, management and controlling of prices of cereals. The NCPB’s core business is not importation of fertilizers. Maybe, that is why subsidized fertilizers being imported by NCPB do not reach the farmers at the right time, leading to poor yields. The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary defines fertilizer as a substance that is added to the soil to make crops grow more successfully and increase productivity in terms of yields. The first goal of the Millennium Development Goals is alleviation of total poverty and hunger. This has been the dream of ... view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move and request hon. (Ms.) Otucho to second. view