Dr. Julius Kipyegon Kones

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there are some constituencies or districts that do not have Sports Officers. The Minister has made it mandatory that the Sports Officer is supposed to be a signatory to the Sports Fund. May I know from the Minister whether a Youth Officer can replace a Sports Officer in this regard? view
• 10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. First of all, I support the Motion on the adoption of the names of experts. I want to take this opportunity to thank the Parliamentary Select Committee for the good work that they have done. I would like to emphasize the fact that they have been able to do this because of the neutrality and impartiality of the leadership of that PSC. view
• 10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: As we said previously, age is not an issue but it is a factor. The young people who are leading Fe bruary 10, 2009 PARLIAMENTAR Y DEBATES view
• 28 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. We are talking of a very serious issue, concerning the citizens of this State. I would, therefore, urge that we treat this matter with the seriousness it deserves. I want to state that the position being taken by Dr. Khalwale is personal, and not that of the PAC. view
• 28 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: We have started investigation into the matter, but there is nothing to report on yet. We, as a Committee, did agree that we needed more time, because this matter was brought to the Floor of the House by an individual. So, it was not a PAC question. So, I would like to--- view
• 28 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 28 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: That is my contention, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 28 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion:- view
• 28 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: THAT, aware that the tea sector is facing the worst crisis in recent years, which involves dwindling earnings which has forced farmers to uproot the crop in favour of the more lucrative staple or horticultural crops; cognizant that tea exports have been a leading foreign exchange earner for the country; further aware that the small-holder tea farmer is at the mercy of a single marketing agency (KTDA); this House grants leave to introduce a Bill to amend the Tea Act (Cap.343) in order to make the industry more vibrant and the agency more responsive to small-holder tea farmers. view
• 28 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, we all know the important role played by this sector in the economy. As it is now, it is estimated that the tea sector employs up to 100,000 people and indirectly supports up to three million people in this country. This shows how important this critical sector of agriculture is to our economy. view