Joseph Konzolo Munyao

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 871 to 880 of 895.

• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that time, the Government came out to assist farmers. We even had Kshs100 million besides the Kshs400 million which we gave to farmers who have big portions of land, to buy livestock for re-stocking. The loans were advanced at an interest rate of 5 per cent as opposed to the normal rate of 10 per cent. The Government has done all it can to assist farmers. view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, how can we write-off loans which we did not give? The money which we gave out recently went to farmers who have big portions of land to keep many animals. We were giving them money to buy livestock for future use. That was a different issue. We cannot write-off debts that we did not give. view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to assure Prof. Oniang'o that we are not joking and are seriously concerned about farmers' problems and more so, the loss of animals. This type of drought, and I am sure that the Chair agrees with me, has never occurred before. We had done all we could but could not help it. Whatever we tried to do, the kiangazi period was always persisting. There is nothing we could do. We have been advising farmers on what to do. view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I welcome all hon. Members in this House, including you Mr. Deputy Speaker, to come and visit the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) plant on 1st June, 2006 because it will be in operation then. view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is a very good question and also a good concern. However, all pastoralists, including the hon. Member, know the way animals behave. They die because of drought and immediately when the rains come, they die because of pneumonia. Both our division and district veterinary officers have been sent out to advise farmers on what to do and I think that has been effective. view
• 19 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, you will appreciate that that was not part of the Question. However, I will answer the hon. Member's question because I know what he is asking. There is no stock of animals out of the ones that died during the drought that was bought using an AFC loan. So, we cannot write off what we had not initiated. I think that is very clear. Secondly, livestock from Kajiado District were the only lucky ones because they could graze in parts of Loitoktok, Bura Hills, Kangundo and even Thika. We allowed the livestock to graze all over ... view
• 18 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister of State, Office of the President the following Question by Private Notice. (a) Is the Minister aware that residents of Buuri, Karama, Muthara and Antuanduru locations in Tigania North Division are on the verge of starvation and schools are about to close due to the drought ravaging the area? (b) Is he further aware that the half-a-kilo of maize given to each family in the area once a month is not enough to meet the food needs of these people? (c) Why has the Ministry persistently refused to provide enough food ... view
• 18 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank the Minister for visiting the area and increasing the food ration, even though he has not said that. I request him to maintain the current food ration now that he has increased it, throughout the rainy season until the people harvest and have food to feed on. Otherwise, he is one of the best Ministers who intervenes when hon. Members request. view
• 18 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am satisfied with the Minister's reply. view
• 6 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: to ask the Minister of State, Office of the President:- (a) Is the Minister aware that residents of Buuri, Karama, Muthara and Antuanduru locations in Tigania North Division are on the verge of starvation and schools are about to close due to the drought ravaging the area? (b) Is he further aware that the half a kilo of maize given to each family in the area once a month is not enough to meet the food needs of these people? (c) Why has the Ministry persistently refused to provide enough food to the residents of this area like other drought-stricken ... view