Joseph M'eruaki M'uthari

All parliamentary appearances

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• 20 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: As we ratify this Agreement, we urge the EU to accept miraa into their market because it is a huge market for the miraa trade. It is one of the commodities that may require to be considered. Miraa is a very important crop in my area. I represent the people who produce view
• 20 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: , market and chew it. It should have room in this negotiated Agreement with the EU. view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to speak on this Motion regarding this co-operation. Within this co-operation, there are a number of issues that have been highlighted and that are of interest to the people of the Republic of Kenya. At the same time, being a member of this House, it is a matter of interests. We represent the people and their interests. The only challenge I have with this is that the British have been insensitive, especially to the people of the miraa -growing areas. We have gone through a process and had discussions, which I hope ... view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: Given the greater interest and the bigger picture in Kenya, there are issues that have been raised here. This Report has highlighted or brought out some of the things that have not been considered before, which is an improvement of what has been there. We want the miraa -growing areas to be given special consideration. The British Government, through their development agencies, should put special programmes in those areas so that the farmers who have lost their livelihoods because of that decision can be cushioned. Again, I am saying that it was never based on any scientific investigations. It was ... view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: For the greater good and relationship as partners and friends, I ask that those farmers be given special consideration. I grudgingly support. view
• 31 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: On a point of order. view
• 31 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I rise under Standing Order No.95. We have been debating this matter since this afternoon and so we are repeating the same things. We are not saying anything different. Would I be in order to ask that the Mover be now called upon to reply so that we can deal with other business? view
• 31 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. I support this amendment because it is very important. If the national Government wishes to give us more resources through our Committees, we will appreciate. view
• 30 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I support the amendment. view
• 30 Aug 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. I rise to oppose this amendment. Last year, I brought a petition to this House regarding the question of taxation on products made from sorghum, millet and cassava. By doing this, we are going to kill the livelihoods of many farmers who have contracts with beer-brewing companies. When farmers grow these commodities, we are also supporting the work being carried out by our research institution like the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI). At the same time, as farmers grow these crops for ready market, they also improve the food security in our country. In ... view