Henry Rotich

All parliamentary appearances

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• 30 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 30 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, over the last four years we have initiated a number infrastructure projects some of which have been completed, while others are nearing completion. We are targeting to complete all ongoing projects so that Kenyans can realise the benefits of the expanded infrastructure facilities. Work is being done to construct and maintain roads in order to ensure that Kenyans can move across the country with ease. Since 2013, the Government has constructed 1,950 kilometres of new roads, and another 7,000 kilometres are under different phases of construction. Construction of the Outering Road in Nairobi and the dualling of Ngong ... view
• 30 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, as promised by the Jubilee Government, the number of households connected to electricity has increased due to the reduction of both the connection time and cost. To date, more than 5 million households have been connected to power. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 30 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: An additional 14,045 primary schools have been connected to the power grid since 2013 to facilitate the Digital Literacy Programme, and 810 public institutions have been connected to alternative (solar) power. To support electricity transmission and connection in the country, in this Budget I have allocated Kshs9.7 billion for the Last Mile Connectivity; Kshs7.3 billion for electrification of public facilities; Kshs3 billion for installation of transformers in constituencies; Kshs3.1 billion for the National Street Lightning Programme; Kshs1.3 billion for connectivity subsidy; and Kshs1.53 billion for installation of solar lanterns. Hon. Speaker, the Government continues to support the exploration and distribution ... view
• 30 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: . Under this Budget, we intend to provide incentives that will create more jobs for our youth. In the past few years, manufacturing as a share of GDP has stagnated at between 10 and 11 percent. We target to position manufacturing to become a key driver of our economy as envisioned in Vision 2030. Hon. Speaker, over the last four years, we have laid down a solid foundation for industrialisation with our economic transformation agenda. We firmly believe that it is the right time for Kenya to solidly move to middle income status. Therefore, some of the incentives I will ... view
• 30 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: VAT, reduced corporate tax rates for a defined period, access to quality infrastructure, and one stop shops for licenses. Once operational, the SEZs will further facilitate importation of necessary raw materials and exportation of finished goods, thriving of agro-industrial activities, and allow for access to regional markets. To add value to our agricultural produce, the Government will focus on the agro- processing industry that will brand our tea, coffee, floriculture, horticulture, dairy and fruit products and textile. This will not only create jobs, but will ensure our exports remain competitive in the global market. Furthermore, Kenya will increase her low-cost ... view
• 30 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, in order to improve yield and further reduce cost of inputs for our farmers, I have set aside Kshs 4.1 billion to subsidise fertiliser. Hon. Speaker, to enable the country maintain adequate food reserves and ensure productivity of our lands, I have allocated Kshs1.3 billion for the strategic grain reserves, and Kshs100 million for mechanisation of agriculture. To diversify our agriculture, I have allocated Kshs100 million for the revival of the pyrethrum sector, and for the Miraa farmers, I have set aside Kshs1 billion. To enhance service delivery in the lands subsector, I have set aside Kshs1.6 billion ... view
• 30 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, we are aware of the potential of the blue economy. To facilitate the development of the blue economy, the Government has commissioned construction of offshore patrol boats to deter illegal fishing activities along the shores of our waters which deny the country an estimated Kshs10 billion annually. Plans are also underway to develop designated fish ports at the coast to facilitate the landing of the catch by deep sea fishing vessels. Hon. Speaker, Kshs400 million has been set The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be ... view
• 30 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: aside for this purpose. To further support the development of the blue economy, I have allocated Kshs300 million for aquaculture technology development and innovation transfers. Hon. Speaker, Kenya has great potential to leverage its marine resources for purposes of creating wealth and employment. In this effort, the Government proposes a Coastal Fisheries Revival Package to facilitate primary, secondary and ancillary marine fisheries processing and production. This package will include strengthened enforcement measures to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in Kenya’s Exclusive Economic Zone and support for a robust National Eat More Fish Campaign. I will later propose tax incentives ... view
• 30 Mar 2017 in National Assembly: building material, we intend to scale this up with the funding support from African Development Bank (ADB) in collaboration with other partners. Further, in the last budget statement, I introduced corporate tax incentive to encourage investors to enter into the housing sector by reducing the corporate tax rate for developers who construct at least 400 units per year. This was meant to provide more decent low cost housing for the fast-growing demand for houses in urban areas. I call upon investors to take up this incentive and construct the much-needed houses for our people. Meanwhile, we will shortly be unveiling ... view