John Munyes

All parliamentary appearances

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• 4 May 2006 in National Assembly: to the flood victims. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have also organised a multi-sectoral approach to address these problems. We need to fix the bridges that have broken down, and inform the Ministry of Health to provide medicine to those areas. So, I am co-ordinating all these activities. In the case of Mombasa, we know that the problem has been the blockage of the sewerage system. We are linking up with the Ministry of Local Government to have that problem fixed. Thank you. view
• 4 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, apart from mobilising the 5,000 bags of rice for distribution in the region, my officials are on the ground to monitor the situation, and I will give more next week. view
• 27 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give the following Ministerial Statement. The Ewaso Nyiro River burst its banks on 4th April, 2006, following the heavy rains that hit the catchment areas. An emergency team from the District Commissioner's Office, Isiolo, was dispatched to assess the situation. Following their recommendations, my Ministry, together with the Kenya Red Cross, dispatched the following quantities of food and non-food items to 6,000 victims:- Maize, 3,000 bags; beans, 1000 bags; rice, 1,200 bags; vegetable oil, 2,222 cartons; assorted foodstuffs, 84 metric tonnes; kitchen sets, 5,000 pieces; soaps, 200 pieces; tarpaulins, 500 pieces; blankets, 1,000; ... view
• 27 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, April 27, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 773 the centre is equipped with high technology and professionals who are able to collect, collate and analyze information that comes from the field for response. The centre gets information and sends it to the various stakeholders for responses. We use the Kenya Red Cross to implement for us matters of flooding. Therefore, we just provide information to the Kenya Red Cross and other Non- Governmental organizations which operate in those areas. With some little resources here and there, we respond together with them. view
• 18 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) A joint mission between the Government, the United Nations World Food Programme and the Non-Governmental Organizations recently carried out a survey to assess the impact of the 2005/2006 short-rains on food security in Kilifi District, amongst other districts affected by drought in the country. The coast region field assessment took place between 14th and 31st January, 2006. The report of the mission indicated that food security in Kilifi District is mainly affected by increased drought as a result of erratic rainfall patterns, over-dependence on rain-fed agriculture and wildlife menace. The mission recommended ... view
• 18 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we all know that working with the development partners in food distribution is a standard international system. I think NGOs are efficient and have the capacity to distribute food. They spend a lot of time and resources in the distribution of food. The Government, with the help of the NGOs, has always distributed relief food to Kenyans well. view
• 18 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the long-term solution does not fall under my docket, but under the Ministry of Agriculture. The Ministry of Agriculture is coming up with those policies. It is also mobilising resources in the ASAL areas to ensure that we suppress drought. view
• 18 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not think that is a problem. We can present those reports to hon. Members. view
• 18 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am willing to present those reports, including the Kilifi Report, before this House so that hon. Members can look at them. However, I do not agree with the idea of hon. Members being part of the assessment team. I think that is a tedious exercise which is done scientifically. RELIEF FOOD FOR TIGANIA NORTH DIVISION RESIDENTS view
• 18 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware of the fact that some areas of Tigania North Division in Meru North District have been affected by the drought currently ravaging several parts of the country. However, the district is not among those that have been severely affected. (b) I am not aware that each family is given half-a-kilo of maize per month. However, I am aware that the quantities recommended per person per month are as follows; the amount of maize given out is 13.8 kilogrammes, beans - 2.4 kilogrammes and vegetable oil - 0.7 litres. (c) ... view