James Kimaru Bett

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I wish to take this opportunity to thank all hon. Members for their contribution. When we talk on the Floor of this House, we represent all the dairy farmers in Kenya, all the way from Uasin Gishu County, Trans Nzoia, Kiambu and every other place where milk is produced. We are saying that we are not going to allow the forces of supply and demand to set our market prices, when we know that farmers cannot break even when they sell their milk. I want to concur and agree with farmers that we need to improve ... view
• 2 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: their medical bills and other financial obligations, just like any other Kenyan. I want to assure all the farmers of Kenya that this Parliament, with the support of the Members, will pass this Motion and move to the next level, namely, make it a Bill and give them a good price for their milk. That will enable them live a decent life. With that, I rest my case and ask Members to be with us all the time. Thank you very much. view
• 1 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, hon. Deputy Speaker. Last week, I moved a Motion to do with the prices of milk. For now, I have neither a petition nor a question to put across. view
• 1 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I moved a Motion last week. So, it is supposed to continue tomorrow. view
• 26 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. 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
• 26 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: I beg to move the following Motion:- view
• 26 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: THAT, aware that milk production is a major source of income for millions of smallholder livestock farmers in the country who account for over 75% of the milk industry’s total output; concerned that whereas livestock farming is a tedious and delicate undertaking when compared to farming of other consumable produce, smallholder farmers get a paltry Kshs.27 per little of milk, way less than what water bottlers get at Kshs60 per litre of water; and further noting that smallholder milk producers encounter numerous obstacles amongst which is the high cost of production but are forced to settle for less when selling ... view
• 26 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: I am talking about dairy farming. We all know that small-scale dairy produce milk for the whole country. Milk is a major source of income to many families in Kenya. view
• 26 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Maybe, this is the first time I am holding this microphone. However, I want to say that many small-scale dairy farmers in Kenya--- view
• 26 Sep 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am saying that most families in Kenya rely on dairy farming to educate their children. Small-scale farmers account for about 75 per cent of milk output in Kenya. You will realize that the cost of producing milk in Kenya is comparatively higher than that of bottled water. view