Franklin Mithika Linturi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 28 Feb 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for protecting me. When I was here, I was not allowed to raise two questions in one, especially after you have spoken. There is an issue I would like to speak to. In this country, there is a narrative going around that everything is being taxed. Sen. Olekina, for us to finance our budget and regain our sovereignty, we must be willing to pay tax. I have spent Kshs1.3 billion, probably from taxpayers in Meru and Kericho counties to pay sugarcane farmers. Sugar was sold, but there is nothing to show for it. If ... view
• 28 Feb 2024 in Senate: we had not collected taxes or borrowed money to pay, we would not have paid those farmers. When we appreciate that paying taxes is our collective responsibility as responsible citizens to run the affairs of our country. That is when we will claim our sovereignty. There is no respect when you go begging out there. I have been out of this country. Actually, the Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is waiting for me in his office. I found myself in an embarrassing situation because that is the time when the country was infested with armyworms and ... view
• 28 Feb 2024 in Senate: every time begging. Sen. Olekina, let us encourage our people to pay taxes. When we generate enough revenue, we will finance our issues as a county. Parliament, which comprise the Senate and the National Assembly, should put the Executive to account to explain what they have done with the taxes they collect. If we were to take that route, then we will really discourage the good taxpayers in this county. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is all I wanted to say because I had already answered that Question. I only wanted my friend to know that paying taxes is our ... view
• 28 Feb 2024 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Senator for Baringo County has raised an 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
• 28 Feb 2024 in Senate: important issue. I hope that it will generate and gather support from many Members and Kenyans of goodwill for this country to get to that level. That is our wish. If there is any legacy I would like to leave, then it would be that during my time, a fertilizer factory is built in Kenya and we can produce our own fertilizer. I appreciate the support of the President in my Ministry and getting us to produce fertilizer locally. There are special economic zones being created in this country. One is in Naivasha. One of the negotiations we are making ... view
• 28 Feb 2024 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for us to preserve our perishable food items, the Government’s agenda and one of the areas it is keen on, is in value addition. The concept and the philosophy behind the County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) was for us to be able to aggregate our produce and add value so that we reduce post-harvest losses. If we are to add value and extend shelf life, it is automatic that we will have to provide cold-rooms for that preservation. I was lucky to discuss last week with my sister, Hon. Rebecca Miano on these CAIPs and ... view
• 28 Feb 2024 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, they are so many. I may not even remember who asked what. view
• 28 Feb 2024 in Senate: However, let me respond. If you may allow me, I will start by answering the question on subsidised---- view
• 28 Feb 2024 in Senate: Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. A question was raised on what we are doing to ensure there is access to cheap and quality animal feed. 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
• 28 Feb 2024 in Senate: I remind the Members that when we had these problems--- view