7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I support the Petition that something should be done. The depositors and investors have suffered long enough. Investigations have been done by all the authorities and they have found out that there is nothing illegal the bank was doing. So, I think it is high time the Government came out and issued an order for the bank to be reopened, so that the depositors and investors can continue enjoying the facilities.
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7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, first, before I answer this Question, I would like to thank the Members for standing with me through prayers and their financial assistance during the passing on of my mother. I received more than Kshs600,000 from Parliament and I would like to take this opportunity to say a very big âthank youâ to hon. Members.
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7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly:
I beg to reply.
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7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly:
(a) I am not aware that approximately 50,000 tonnes of molasses is sold to a neighbouring country at the expense of local traders.
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7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly:
(b) I am aware that 721 tonnes valued at Kshs2,056,320 was exported to a neighbouring country which accounts for about 0.04 of the total production in 2009, which is insignificant in terms of losses in revenue, job opportunities and shortage to the local farmers.
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7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly:
(c) To safeguard our domestic market, I have gazetted the sugar imports/exports by-products regulations requiring that importers and exporters of sugar and its products seek permit from Kenya Sugar Board (KSB).
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7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, if the hon. Member has any evidence of the 50,000 metric tonnes which were sold out illegally, I would like to see it. We will use that information to follow up that matter. With regard to the other issue, I would like to say that our factories only use 198,000.060 metric tonnes and the production of molasses is almost the same figure. So, 50,000 metric tonnes being exported outside, that is really a lot of molasses. These people are using it to make illegal brews and so on. So, I would like the hon. Member to give ...
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7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply.
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7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly:
(a) The Ministry, through the Kenya Sugar Board, has disbursed Kshs139 million for road network improvement within Mumias sugar zone. Another Kshs260 million will be disbursed to build bridges. (b) Government procurement procedures and guidelines are followed to ensure efficient use of the funds. Regular audit is undertaken by the Kenya Sugar Board during the implementation process.
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7 Jul 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, all the factories are audited by the Kenya Sugar Board. Once they are given a grant for research, roads or any other development, the Kenya Sugar Board does a follow up. They send their auditors to make sure that everything is done according to the procedures.
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