Joseph Nyagah

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 91 to 100 of 447.

• 2 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will explore that possibility. But, as I have indicated, within the KCC itself, since this crisis developed, we are addressing the small things that were causing the inefficiencies. I hope to increase the capacity by 300,000 litres in the next three weeks. view
• 2 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I indicated, the Government is very serious. It is responsible for promoting the development of that sector. The Government encouraged farmers to go into milk production in a big way. It is for that reason that the Treasury, ourselves and the Ministry of Livestock Development are exploring all ways that could help the farmer not lose anymore and cut his losses. As you know, we have also been talking about privatization because it is important to return KCC to the real owners - the farmers - so that they can manage it better than the Government. view
• 2 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have clearly indicated that we, at the Government level, together with all the other institutions that are affected and stakeholders, are all working day and night to ensure that farmers will never again lose money in a similar situation. view
• 2 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I said that the Cabinet has discussed the matter at great length and approved some money in the past. His Excellency the President, during the opening of Parliament, confirmed that powdered milk will be part of the strategic reserve. It is only fair that people get food, maize and other things. Milk is a very important part of it. We are working closely with my colleague from the Treasury to ensure that, that is implemented. view
• 2 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am the Minister for Co-operative Development. I wish to confirm that I am pushing very hard for the New KCC which is under my docket. The co-operative dairies around Kenya that together provide a very important part of this business should be looked after. I am not aware of private sector involvement but I am aware of the need for the public sector through co-operatives and the New KCC being funded by the Government. view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The crisis at the Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (KPCU) has been precipitated by factors which include gross mismanagement, failure to respond to the effects of liberalization, taking undue advantage of dual registration to evade accountability and heavy indebtedness. The lead creditor is Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) which is owed about Kshs634 million; a sum which has not been serviced regularly. Consequently, the bank decided to place KPCU under receivership to recover its debts. (b) There have been wide consultations within the Government and KCB to seek a rescue type of receivership which ... view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, once upon a time, KPCU handled about 130,000 tonnes of coffee. As at the time the KCB took it to receivership, it was handling approximately 3,000 to 4,000 tonnes a year. Therefore, KPCU could not operate and meet its obligations. In fact, it ran into danger of small creditors getting court orders and selling the assets in piecemeal. That is why I keep saying, I thank KCB for protecting the assets, so that farmers can feel secure as the Government and KCB try to rescue it, so that it can go back to where it used to ... view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is true that there has been massive mismanagement and corruption over many years. In addition, the management did not understand that the business model has changed after liberation. The past directors and managers have been view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the problem we have had with the KPCU is that when it is convenient to the directors, it becomes a Co-operative Society Union or a company. In the last two years, efforts by the Ministry and the Government to restructure it have been frustrated by the directors who go to court claiming that theirs is a company. It is that impunity by the directors of having dual registration of this company that makes it difficult for us to move in. That is why I keep on thanking the KCB. With regard to the KFA, I would like ... view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the case of the KCC, which is a parastatal, I do have authority to recommend to the Treasury approval for bank loans when they want to expand or to borrow from banks. But in these farmers organizations such as the KPCU, it is difficult because if you have an irresponsible board and management, then it becomes difficult. When you step in with an inquiry, as a Government, after we have spent a lot of money to save it, they refuse and hide in the High Court under the pretext that they are not a co- operative. ... view