Johnson Nduya Muthama

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• 30 Oct 2013 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 30 Oct 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I stand to support this Motion. The way the Motion has been framed gives great hope. The Mover of the Motion thought like an African woman, a mother and a grandmother. I am saying so because the need for water in this country speaks volumes. Sen. Kittony must have suffered and witnessed women suffering in this country. Since 1963 when we attained Independence, the blueprint for the then Government of President Kenyatta guaranteed or promised Kenyans that by the year 2000, every household would have tapped water. Up to the time the founding father of ... view
• 30 Oct 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. Just for clarification because of the HANSARD record, I have heard Sen. Mositet talk of a current Prime Minister. Do we have a current Prime Minister? view
• 30 Oct 2013 in Senate: Thank you Madam Temporary Speaker. I am the Senate Minority Chief Whip. However, in actual fact, I am supposed to be the Whip of the Majority. Due to unavoidable circumstances, I am proud to be the Senate Minority Chief Whip. I stand here to move the following Motion. Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move: THAT, aware that Kenya benefits immensely from the global and local fruit market; cognizant that fruits are an important component for better health; The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained ... view
• 30 Oct 2013 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I meant that we are not going to beg anybody for these services. We want the Government to set aside money and take care of Kenyan farmers who deserve to be protected by the same Government. The United States of America, China and Brazil have managed to utilize to the maximum the fruits that are grown in their countries. In the African continent, Kenya ranks fourth in fruit production. The biggest producer is Nigeria, followed by South Africa and Tanzania. Tanzania is facing the same problems that we are facing here in Kenya. South Africa has surmounted ... view
• 24 Oct 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. You heard Sen. Kagwe, who is seated ten metres from where I am, saying that the loud consultations were coming from Sen. Muthama. I am seated with my colleagues, the Whip and the Deputy. There are matters that we have to consult on with regard to the leadership of the Senate. Is he in order to identify and pick on me? Can he be asked to withdraw and apologise? view
• 24 Oct 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am sure we have all heard Sen. Billow say that the Government is struggling to pay salaries. He is the Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Commerce and Economic Affairs and knows very well that the said Government noted that over Kshs300 billion was not spent last year. That is the money that would have been used to cushion and support coffee and tea farmers. Am I order to say that as the Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Commerce and Economic Affairs, he should be here to give us ... view
• 24 Oct 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 24 Oct 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Motion is not seeking for the Government to purchase coffee and tea and become consumers. It is only when the market is down that the Government puts in money to assist farmers. When the market prices go up, the Government sells those products at a higher price and makes more money --- view
• 24 Oct 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view