Isaac Maigua Mwaura

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1671 to 1680 of 1711.

• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Therefore, the production of fertilizer in Kenya and the creation of a co-ordinating board is more than welcome, because it will help reduce dependability of our country not only on foreign companies that supply us with this commodity but will also enable our farmers to be emancipated from the cartels that make a kill from importing fertilizer. In fact, it is suspect that such a mismanaged entity like the NCPB can be given a mandate of importing fertilizer for farmers. This is the case, yet farmers in this country do not just deal with grain. Indeed, one can imagine that ... view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: This country is awash with various agro-based companies that have been set up to help the farmer. However, it appears that they do not seem to serve that purpose. Therefore, there is need to see what has been the impact of these agro-based institutions. Without belabouring the point, if we had a fertilizer board, it would increase employment opportunities for our youth. In fact, we will benefit from the supply chain that will arise from such a body. view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Therefore, farmers in this country need to be empowered. This country cannot move into a middle income economy if it has not been able to feed itself. We always say that a hungry person is an angry person. The discontent that is evident in our young people is because of the fact that they are unable to get their basic needs. It is, therefore, critical that we put in place measures that will not just treat the symptoms of this malfunctioning of our society but also address the root cause of this disaffection. view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: In fact, if we can ensure that farmers have proper inputs as proposed in this Motion, and they have adequate fertilizers, they can put their small parcels of land that they may have inherited from their forefathers to maximum use. This Motion is timely and needs to be supported. Hon. Speaker, Sir, I support it. Thank you. view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Motion. As somebody said, indeed, hunger is not natural neither is it inevitable. In actual sense it is a consequence of co-ordination failure. If you look at the kind of apathy that is developing in our country, especially with regard to land use management practices, you will find that it is because farmers have been frustrated in their quest to ensure that they are able to have gainful livelihoods through their produce. view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: If you look at Kiambu County where I come from, you will see that people are abandoning coffee farming in exchange for real estate. This is a dangerous trend because most Kenyans do not own huge tracks of land like some people who are well known. view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, Sir, this Motion is important because it seeks to address the cost of fertilizer in this country. If you look at the kind of money that we are spending as a country to import fertilizer, you will find that within the current debate on reduction of the wage bill, we will be able to save a lot of funds that can be used on other development activities. However, it is not because we do not have good agricultural policies. In fact, the French word for policies is “ pon politic” which means “good politics”. There has been politicization ... view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: On a point of order, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I stand on a point of order pursuant to Standing Order No.35 to request whether this House has quorum to discuss the matter at hand. view
• 28 May 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the nomination of Lady Justice Rawal, but I am also concerned that this House is really becoming a rubber stamp of the Executive. What leeway do we have really when we have only one option? Even if it is contemplated the Constitution--- There is nothing much we can do even when we do not agree with some of the actions of the nominee; you can only ignore them. How would a judge of the High Court not know--- view
• 28 May 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is my opinion and I am entitled to it. A whole judge of the High Court cannot know the retirement age as stipulated by the Constitution. Further, this Committee has noted that this judge is actually very shallow when it comes to human rights issues, yet human rights are in Chapter Four of the Constitution of Kenya. She is expected to defend the human rights of Kenyans. view