Joseph Konzolo Munyao

All parliamentary appearances

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• 15 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Sir, I just wanted to really underline--- You have underlined what we have been asking all along. The society reflects its leaders, and the leaders also reflect their society. If the leaders behave well and do not incite citizens, our society will be better off. We are asking our leaders to also take the responsibility of preaching peace and telling Kenyans to live peacefully together. But I wanted to underline that the Government is up to the job and we will deal with those criminals. The situation is already improving and as I have already told you, ... view
• 9 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, before I reply, I would like to urge you to allow me a little more time, because the answer is long. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that there were reported cases of deaths of camels in Mandera District in the month of February, 2007. Investigations by experts from my Ministry found out that the deaths were as a result of poor husbandry and suspected mineral deficiency, that is, magnesium and calcium. 1222 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES May 9, 2007 (b) I am not aware of the spread of any epidemic in ... view
• 9 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I had asked for a little more time. view
• 9 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am finishing! view
• 9 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, allow me to finish. I am on part (c), which is the last one. I asked for extra time because I knew the importance of this Question. view
• 9 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to continue answering the question as follows: (c) In order to address the problem, the Government, through the Veterinary Department, has already taken action as evidenced above. Active surveillance is being carried out in the entire North Eastern Province. In fact, last week, we gave out Kshs3.5 million for purchase of laboratory reagents for all the other veterinary laboratories in the region. view
• 9 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I agree with the statement that you made earlier. This confirms that this is the only forum where an hon. Member can say whatever he wants about me and I keep quiet. If hon. Members can say things about the Speaker, how about me? If there is any Ministry that is effective and efficient, it must be the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development. Even last year, when livestock were faced with a famine, I gave famine relief to animals in Mandera to show the concern that I have for livestock. From the time we received ... view
• 9 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I appreciate the concern of Mr. M.Y. Haji and the way he framed his question. The moment this disease was reported we got samples from each families. In Mandera we took some samples from Hassan Ibrahim on 19th April, and after testing we found that --- Out of the four animals that were affected, one died. We even got another sample from Jibor in Mandera on 7th April. In the course of doing the diagnosis nothing was isolated. We took about 10 samples. Up to now we have not identified exactly what is affecting these animals. view
• 9 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I explained very well that when we tested samples taken from these animals we did not find anything to be associated with a killer disease. view
• 9 May 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is a good question from a concerned hon. Member who has no camel let alone a chicken. The number as stipulated by Mr. Billow is not that much. By the time we went there we only heard that someone had lost 20 camels, but he did not produce any evidence. Since camels are of double benefit to the farmer, we will see what we can 1224 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES May 9, 2007 do about it. view