Joseph Nyagah

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware. Reports from the Department of Meteorology indicate that the country will experience increased rains in the months of October and November, 2012. This will result in increased availability of pasture for their animals resulting in increased milk production by both small scale and large scale farmers. (b)The New KCC has planned for the management of increased supply of raw milk in accordance with collection, chilling, storage, processing, packaging, distribution and selling capacity. Where New KCC has extra capacity to receive excess milk for strategic reserves, it has no financial ... view
• 2 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to confirm that imports tend to be of temporary nature. There is a period during the course of the year when there is drought or no sufficient rains in this country and at that time it becomes necessary from time to time to import. That is why, we as a Ministry and KCC have requested the Treasury to assist us so that we can invest in appropriate equipment so that we can dry milk to keep it for view
• 2 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to confirm that what I said was that we have increased capacity at KCC. The KCC has no financial capacity to hold the excess milk that is produced. Holding that inventory is very expensive and that is why we have asked the Treasury to assist us so that we have financial capability on behalf of the Republic. It is true that in 2009 milk was poured but if you also know, there was a lot of politics then which we do not need now. view
• 2 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is for that reason that we have had discussions with the Treasury and a proposal is with the Treasurer to precisely address that issue. But on our part, I wish to confirm that our Nyahururu facility, which handles UHT and the Eldoret one which handles milk powder has increased capacity to handle up to a certain amount. But we are aware of the dangers of what will happen after the heavy rains. What the MP is saying is precisely correct and we need as much help from this House in acquiring more resources so that we ... view
• 2 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is true that it is a cycle that happens year in, year out. Luckily, in addition to KCC some of the private milk processors have also invested in appropriate equipment. However, given that this sub-sector is the fastest growing in the agriculture sector, we will continue serious discussions with the Treasury so that the KCC, which is perceived to be of the last resort, is able to handle the extra output that will come through. There is increased capacity--- view
• 2 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am attempting not to mislead this House. What I said was that in terms of total capacity in the country to handle UHT milk and milk view
• 2 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in our discussion with the Treasury we have asked for up to Kshs4 billion to make this investment possible; it is assumed that the Treasury, on behalf of my Ministry, will be talking to the GoK itself and also to possible donors. That is the normal thing to do. As you all know, that is handled by the Treasury. view
• 2 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we require - and we have requested – Kshs600 million for purposes of dealing with glut on a day to day basis. This is currently funded by KCC’s internal resources. We require Kshs4 billion to invest in the required capacity that will cater for milk powder and UHT, so that we can ensure that this cycle comes to an end. view
• 7 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as you go for the second round, would you allow us to locate him? As you know, he is a very serious Minister and he handles his matters very seriously. If you give me a minute, I will locate him. view
• 7 Sep 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I plead with you that we defer this Question to tomorrow. I undertake to go and locate the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Government. view