Franklin Mithika Linturi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 22 May 2024 in Senate: That is one of the reasons behind the feedlots system. When the South Africans and people from Jordan fly in tomorrow, we are able to show them where our meat will be coming from, whether it is in Isiolo, Turkana or wherever it is. They will be able to see that. Secondly, the export markets for meat in Middle East and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are the biggest markets for our beef. In order to ensure that there is quality and safety in our beef, we have now operationalized nine export slaughterhouses in the country so that they are able ... view
• 22 May 2024 in Senate: Unless it is warm which is not possible. view
• 22 May 2024 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I have said we have just received a team back from Uruguay. The whole idea was to learn how best to access the EU markets. Markets were blocked or sanctioned probably because of failure to comply with EU standards. Whatever we are doing is to ensure that we are in compliance with these market requirements. Sometime back, we lost the avocado markets because farmers were harvesting immature fruits. We must take the necessary measures to understand the level of enforcement of rules and regulations that are in place because our export market is very sensitive. I was ... view
• 22 May 2024 in Senate: I did. view
• 22 May 2024 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I completely agree with you. We do not mind it coming because it is the right way to go. Allow me to finish the matter concerning the way we market because it appears that Mheshimiwa is very keen on this. I was just trying to be moderate. One of the greatest problems we have had in most of our access for markets for meat is the foot and mouth disease. If you remember, two months ago, Kenya signed the economic partnership agreements with the EU. It was part of the process towards accessing the EU markets. The ... view
• 22 May 2024 in Senate: I can try. view
• 22 May 2024 in Senate: The question I am required to respond to is by Hon. Thang’wa on what we are doing to make the public aware of the role AFC is playing in the agricultural sector or make farmers aware there is money available at low interest rates. Those people who are seriously engaged in farming know the existence of AFC. It has 33 branches in the country, including Kiambu, and is properly branded. You know we cannot go banging and shouting for people to come for money. Anybody who wants money must know where to get it and must have a reason because ... view
• 22 May 2024 in Senate: sectors can be supported. Then we can stimulate economic growth through investment in agriculture. Less than a month ago, I was opening a forum in Safari Park on agricultural financing. We had around 32 exhibitors and people supporting this sector. While everybody appreciates, the manner and the state in which we are, we have really to work extra hard to ensure that we generate more revenue to be able to finance these critical sectors of our economy because of their potential to stimulate economic growth. So, once we have support from the National Assembly, especially with the exchequer financing, then ... view
• 28 Feb 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Allow me, with tremendous respect, to appreciate the Senate of the Republic of Kenya for according me the opportunity to appear before it to answer a question by Prof. Ojienda regarding issues that touch on cane. I beg to reply as follows – (a) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not aware of the existence of syndicates engaged in theft of cane at weighbridges and buying centers. However, if issues of theft have been detected, it is prudent to report to the relevant authorities for necessary actions to be taken. I am in the ... view
• 28 Feb 2024 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I may not have better words to communicate to the distinguished Senator. I adopt your words and say that the question is completely different from the matters before us. It touches on a completely different department, that of Livestock. From what the Senator is saying, it can only be fair for him to give me an opportunity to look at the Legal Notice. He appreciates that this was not done during the time I have been in the Ministry. So, I may have not interacted with it. For that matter, I would not mind preparing myself. ... view