George Gitonga Murugara

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• 18 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: 30 minutes to one hour, we can have a conversation between ourselves and then we can come back and transact the important business in the Order Paper. Provided we have assurances which we do not seem to trust now, maybe, it will be slightly better when we meet face-to- face. So, kindly, allow us 30 minutes to one hour. Hon. Members, is it that you do not want to read the document which has been tabled or many of you are not sufficiently literate in that field? It has been signed and owned by somebody. Hon. Kimunya has said that ... view
• 18 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: No, Members! view
• 18 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: You must have your mask on so that you are not seen when you are without it, however brown you may look. view
• 18 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: Member for West Mugirango, Hon. Kemosi. view
• 11 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. Allow me to kindly move- THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 2 and substituting therefor the following new clause— Amendment of the First Schedule of No. 16 of 2013. view
• 11 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: 2. The Crops Act is amended in the First Schedule by inserting— (a) the following new item in Part 1— “Mung beans (green grams/ ndengu ) scientifically known as Vignaradiata ” view
• 11 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: (b) the following new item in Part 3— “Achiote (Mrangi) scientifically known as Bixa Orellana ” view
• 11 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: The justification is that mung beans, popularly known as green grams or ndengu in Kenya, are a staple food crop spread all over the country. It is also a cash crop in counties that are in dry areas. In particular, it is a cash crop in Tharaka Constituency, Tharaka Nithi County. It is also grown in Mwingi North in Kitui County, Makueni and Machakos. It is a crop that requires attention under Sections 7 and 8 of the Crops Act. I gave notice of intention to move that we amend Schedule 1 of the scheduled crops and include mung beans/green ... view
• 11 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairpman. view
• 11 Mar 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I have heard the sentiments by the Chief Whip and the other Members but I wish to notify them that at the debate stage, we indicated that we would bring this amendment. There was a discussion along the lines of the amendment and it was supported by Members from Tharaka Nithi, Meru, Kitui, Machakos and Makueni. The assumption is, the crop we intend to introduce is well known in the country. It is a staple food crop and also a cash crop in those areas. In my view, the advantages of having this crop ... view