Franklin Mithika Linturi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 21 Jun 2023 in Senate: That is why you find that certain standards that have been set in the many markets where we are exporting our horticultural crops. In those markets, consumers must be able to trace the source of the food to ensure that it is safe. So, with regards to these machines that we are talking about, I think that is the only best way for us to deal with this matter. It cannot be that instant. People must be prepared. We must work closely with the leadership to give alternative sources of income to those people who are permanently in those farms. ... view
• 21 Jun 2023 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate. view
• 21 Jun 2023 in Senate: I assure the country and those people that are busy out there that we are bringing in quality food that is acceptable in our Kenyan market. There is no Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) coming, contrary to what many people are saying. I have asked Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and other agencies to be on the lookout and ensure that whatever comes into the country conforms to the advertised specs that I put in the papers on the 14th of December. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. view
• 21 Jun 2023 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the 280,000 metric tons is what was authorized between December and now. We have had over 100,000 metric tons getting in to the country and it has already been consumed. I remember in the months of March, April and May, a 50 kilo gramme bag of sugar was retailing for around Kshs6,000. That is from the prices we were able to gather after we brought in to the country 80,000 metric tons of sugar. Out of the first authorization of 100,000 metric tons, only 20,000 tons still remains. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, since this is a ... view
• 21 Jun 2023 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate. view
• 21 Jun 2023 in Senate: As of today, I concede and maintain that the sugar price is a bit high, but in the next few weeks, we will bring it down once the imports of the 180,000 metric tonnes start coming in. view
• 21 Jun 2023 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I will be very brief because that is completely a different question. We must really satisfy the conscience of my good sister and neighbor of Meru. I am very keen and the Ministry is looking at the interest of our pastoral communities. For your information, I have very good news for you; I have already completed building the Isiolo abattoir. Right now, the cold rooms are being fabricated in Italy and will be operationalizing at that abattoir very soon. Secondly, we are running a programme by the name ‘Drive’ which I am launching on 14th July, ... view
• 21 Jun 2023 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate. view
• 21 Jun 2023 in Senate: This is something that is beginning in the next few weeks, in July. That is why the launch is on 14th July, 2023. It should have happened like last week, but we had other engagements. For more information on how we are going to do this, you are also welcome to pay us a visit to our office. I am a livestock farmer; I believe it is in the interest of the livestock farmers in this country. It is a key area that the Kenya Kwanza Government is looking at because of its potential to grow the economy. Remember, we ... view
• 21 Jun 2023 in Senate: Bw. Spika wa muda, kama destruri na sheria hazijabadilika, wakati nilikuwa hapa, swali likiulizwa kwa kiingereza, unajibu kwa kiingereza, na likiulizwa kwa Kiswahili unajibu kwa Kiswahili. Nitajaribu kujibu swali la Sen. Munyi Mundigi. Ni kweli, kama serikali, tunajaribu vile tutakavyoweza ili tulete mbolea kwa wakati unaofaa. Hii ni kwa sababu hata ukosefu wa mbolea kwa siku moja ama mbili unaadhiri mazao. Kwa hivyo, huu msimu wa July hadi October, tumeweka mikakati ili kuhakikisha ghala zetu zina mbolea ya kutosha. Nitajaribu iwezekanavyo ili iweze kufika kwa wakati. Nakumbuka vile ulisema tulipokuwa kule Embu juu ya mambo ya macadamia. Tunaangalia pia vile ... view