Eugene Ludovic Wamalwa

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1181 to 1190 of 1195.

• 7 May 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. I am very grateful to the Assistant Minister for supporting this Motion and for confirming to the House that the Motion, if passed, will receive the attention of the Ministry. They will look into it. I would like to impress upon the Government through the Ministry of Agriculture, the gravity of the situation. The food crisis facing this country is not only a national problem but also a global crisis. I would wish that the Government takes this issue seriously. I would also like to thank hon. ole Metito for actually bringing to the ... view
• 7 May 2008 in National Assembly: - THAT, in view of the devastating effects that severe drought and the post- 2007 election crisis had on farmers particularly in the Rift Valley Province and other affected areas; aware that many farmers' capacity to service AFC and ADC loans have been severely affected by the situation and are unable to access further financial support from these institutions in order to develop their farms and enhance production; acknowledging that agriculture still remains the backbone of our economy and that our national food security is threatened by the crisis; conscious of the necessity to empower farmers so as to enhance ... view
• 30 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, in view of the devastating effects that the post-2007 election crisis had on farmers, particularly in the Rift Valley Province and other affected areas, aware that many farmers' capacity to service AFC and ADC loans has been severely affected by the situation and are unable to access further financial support from these institutions, in order to develop their farms and enhance production, acknowledging that agriculture still remains the backbone of our economy and that our national food security is threatened by the crisis, conscious of ... view
• 30 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Minister has indicated that in the Financial Year 2007/2008, the approved amount was Kshs2 billion. What was disbursed was about Kshs494 million. We would like to know what happened to the balance or what plans are there. For Trans Nzoia District, we had about 1,000 youth groups and yet, those that benefited were just about 100. Even those that were allocated money, the maximum that they got was about Kshs50,000. If there were 50 youths in one group, perhaps, we would be talking of Kshs1,000 per member. Really, that amount of money would not even ... view
• 29 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister for Agriculture the following Question by Private Notice. (a) In view of the devastating effects that the post-2007 elections crisis had on farming in the country, what immediate measures is the Minister taking to reduce the high cost of farm inputs, especially fertilizer, during the current planting season! 708 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES April 29, 2008 (b) Could the Minister supply free seeds and fertilizer to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in order to guarantee national food security which is severely threatened by the crisis? view
• 29 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, is the Minister aware that the planting season will have ended by 29th May, 2008? The fertilizer that the farmers are expecting for planting, that is the Di- Ammonium Phosphate (DAP), will not assist them! Is he also aware that some IDPs have been supplied with seeds, but have not received the DAP fertilizer? They are unable to plant within the current planting season! view
• 29 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, now that the Minister has admitted that the Government has failed to intervene and help the Kenyan farmer in mitigating against the harshness of the high cost of inputs, could he tell us what measures the Government will put in place to ensure that, since fertiliser cannot be availed to the farmer within this planting season, money will be put in the farmers' pockets? I am happy he has mentioned that already they are planning accessing finance at about 7.5 per cent. Could he tell us what measures will be put in place, so that money is ... view
• 29 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. There are just about two issues that many Kenyans would like clarified about that transaction. The Minister has told us that 1997 is when the hotel was lastly valued at Kshs2.1 billion. He has also told us that there are two independent valuers who were appointed. We would like to know when those valuers were appointed, the procedure followed in appointing them and who they are. We would also like to know what is the current value of Grand Regency Hotel. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would also like to know that, in the event of ... view
• 24 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister for Agriculture the following Question by Private Notice. (a) In view of the devastating effects that the post-2007 elections crisis had on farming in the country, what immediate measures is the Minister taking to reduce the high cost of farm inputs especially fertilizer during the current planting season? (b) Could the Minister supply free seeds and fertilizer to the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in order to guarantee national food security, severely threatened by the crisis? view
• 24 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I appreciate the Assistant Minister's attempt to answer the Question. But with respect, the answer is totally unsatisfactory. Is the Assistant Minister aware that on 25th March, 2008, the Leader of Government Business, on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture, indicated that the Government had set aside Kshs294 million, received from the 2KR Japanese Grant and that the Government had also given the NCPB a credit line of Kshs850 million to purchase fertilizer in order to stabilise the prices? The answer given is at variance with the undertaking of the Government as of 25th March, 2008. ... view