Henry Tiole Ndiema

All parliamentary appearances

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• 16 Nov 2016 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I was eager to stand and fully support this Bill because it is about food security in our country. This Bill seeks to bring legislation that will regulate warehousing which is long overdue for an agricultural country like Kenya. As we all know, farmers are very hard working and Kenya is known for its agricultural production yet a lot of what we produce goes to waste within a short time. This happens because of post-harvest loses which could well be managed. For a long time--- I need some protection Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. view
• 16 Nov 2016 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. We lose a lot of grains in the farms and in the stores because majority of our farmers are small-scale farmers who do not have the capacity or the knowledge of ensuring proper storage of grains and other agricultural products. That has led to losses to the farmers and the Government. The institutions that finance farmers such as Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) and the banks also go at a loss when farmers do not get any profit. It is not strange that some farmers have to buy food and even go without food in ... view
• 16 Nov 2016 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I still have time. There are so many people, say, the brokers, the millers handling the storage and transportation. The products end up being very expensive. This system will ensure that the issue of brokers will be minimized, the farmer will deliver their grain to the store and even handling the product will be hustle-free. We know of cases where maize has been transported all the way to the NCPB stores in Nairobi and when there is hunger or lack of food in Turkana, it is again transported through Kitale again all the way ... view
• 9 Nov 2016 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. From the list read, it is evident that by and large vice-chancellors come from the areas where the universities are located and yet we are talking about them being national universities. I would like clarification as to why this has been allowed to happen and whether this is what actually contributed to the governors in North Rift also considering that not necessarily their tribe, but a person from their own locality should also be appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Moi University. What is the Ministry doing to correct the situation throughout the country and ensure ... view
• 9 Nov 2016 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Sen. Karaba has read the list, which shows that by and large, the vice chancellors come from communities within which the universities are located. Is it, therefore, in order for him to say that there is wide distribution, which implies that what he has read is not true? view
• 8 Nov 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I seek your indulgence. This Statement is --- view
• 8 Nov 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, you called out for Statement (f). view
• 8 Nov 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I seek indulgence to allow me Tuesday, next week so that I issue a comprehensive statement. view
• 8 Nov 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the response from the Ministry has not been received hence the reason why I am seeking your indulgence up to Tuesday, next week. view
• 8 Nov 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we, as a Committee, appreciate the urgency. Personally, I know the importance of this question. That is why I sought your indulgence to answer it on Tuesday, next week. I think that is not asking for too much. view