Joseph M'eruaki M'uthari

All parliamentary appearances

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• 3 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: I believe we can convert some of these disadvantages like floods to an opportunity to harness water. That water will then be used for irrigation or other utilization, thereby solving the problem of food insecurity; these two features are connected. We also have incidents here and there on top of droughts and fires. You will find a building on fire; it is destroyed and we are not prepared. Again, this happens year in, year out and I believe that with the proposed authority, there will be help. However, for this Motion we could even have an adjustment and say that ... view
• 3 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: With those few remarks, I beg to support. view
• 3 Jul 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this Motion. However, there are issues that I think are not very clear. The question of TSC is of interest. At the moment, we have the teachers’ strike going on. We also have a vacuum in the leadership of the TSC. There was that panel that came up with the shortlist. The names that were shortlisted were not forwarded. It appears like there are other undercurrents, otherwise what is the basis for having people who are qualified and then contravening the very Act? The Government should take responsibility and obey ... view
• 25 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I also stand to support the appointment of these two eminent Kenyans. Given their CVs that I have gone through, these are Kenyans who, given an opportunity, could work towards transforming this sector. This is one sector that has great potential in terms of improving infrastructure development and transport. If these sectors are streamlined, and the nominees are given opportunity, I believe they will make a difference, especially in the area of the railways. If the transport sector in Nairobi is improved, we will have a railway system within the CDB; we can save a lot of ... view
• 25 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: There is a problem in Kenya today; as we know, teachers are on the streets. We are spending a lot of money. Everybody is asking for money, and so we need to engage in some of these sectors; these people should be given this responsibility, so that they can improve the sector. This will help us create wealth and move this country forward. Improvement of the sector would directly contribute to income and growth of the country. It will also facilitate movement towards Vision 2030. view
• 25 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: On the issue of the railway line, we know there is the threat to the Mombasa Port, because there is a lot of competition from our neighbours. If we consider some of these important sectors--- I hope that if people are given responsibilities, they will be able to swim against the current of the people who at times, instead of looking at the big picture, look at personal interest. They should look at the interests of the country and the fast movement of goods from the Port of Mombasa, given that this port is likely to serve east and central ... view
• 12 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I rise to support this Motion. While aware that transport is very crucial, it is important that the Government puts in place mechanisms that will ensure every part of each constituency has good roads of bitumen standard. In my Igembe North Constituency, we have some places that are inaccessible. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Igembe North neighbours Isiolo Town which is proposed in Vision 2030 to become a resort city and as that takes place, I would urge that roads in my constituency be constructed. If that is done, the communities in that place will enjoy the ... view
• 5 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this very important and timely Motion. We are aware that agriculture is very important, and that fertilizer is also very important. We know that many times, the problem with crops is not so much of water stress but is related to fertilizers. We are aware that those countries which have low consumption fertilizers are food insecure. As a country, if we cannot feed our citizens, we cannot even claim to be independent. It is a shame that 50 years after Independence we still cannot feed ourselves. One of the problems we ... view
• 5 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: supplying farm inputs to farmers. We have to do first things first. If we address the issue of food security, we will also be addressing the issues of poverty and nutrition. There have been challenges in many of our regions, and those challenges have made our people very vulnerable. So, if this is not done, even if we come up with good ideas – like the idea of the Government putting a million acres of land under irrigation – they may not work if we do not have the necessary farm inputs. In this case, we are talking about fertilizers ... view
• 5 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this very important and timely Motion. We are aware that agriculture is very important, and that fertilizer is also very important. We know that many times, the problem with crops is not so much of water stress but is related to fertilizers. We are aware that those countries which have low consumption fertilizers are food insecure. As a country, if we cannot feed our citizens, we cannot even claim to be independent. It is a shame that 50 years after Independence we still cannot feed ourselves. One of the problems we ... view