Kathuri Murungi

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 781 to 790 of 869.

• 25 Feb 2014 in National Assembly: We, the undersigned residents of South Imenti and tea farmers draw the attention of the House to the following: That the performance of the tea industry is vital to the Kenyan economy. Noting that tea is the largest foreign exchange earner in Kenya contributing over Kshs116 billion in 2012 and the tea industry consistently contributes 4 per cent of our GDP, more than 650,000 Kenyans directly earn an income from tea. Tea accounts for approximately 60 per cent of Kenya’s export earnings and is the leading foreign exchange earner. That tea cess supports and funds maintenance of rural roads, health ... view
• 25 Feb 2014 in National Assembly: Therefore, your humble petitioners pray that Parliament through the Departmental Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Co-operatives obtains without delay an undertaking from the Cabinet Secretary in charge of this Ministry:- The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 25 Feb 2014 in National Assembly: That the Government will review the ad valorem levy downwards not on percentage of the value of tea but a fixed amount per kilogramme of tea as proposed in the 2006 Tea Taskforce Report. view
• 25 Feb 2014 in National Assembly: That the Government immediately reconstitutes the Tea Board of Kenya in order to ensure oversight on the levy. The Government introduces a buffer fund to cushion farmers on price when the prices of tea are below the cost of production. The Government waives the Value Added Tax levied on locally produced tea to enhance higher local consumption. Your petitioners will ever pray. This petition is presented by hon. Murungi, Member of Parliament for South Imenti Constituency. view
• 25 Feb 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. This afternoon I read a petition on behalf of the good people South Imenti and Kenya by extension, but we did not give an indication through the Chair up to when maybe these petitioners should still continue to pray. No undertaking was given. view
• 25 Feb 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I will take the opportunity also to congratulate the President for giving us the Memorandum and also to congratulate hon. Members for passing these amendments. Now the insurance industry will be well regulated to take care of our Kenyans. view
• 25 Feb 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this Motion. I have no doubt in my mind that hon. Jimmy’s assessment of this lady is with no doubt good and therefore, I support her nomination to this Commission. view
• 25 Feb 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I want to address the problems that our staff, especially in the constituencies is undergoing. I think previously the members of staff who worked for us from the constituencies were paid three months in advance to run the offices. I support these two nominees. After constituting the PSC fully, these two brains will be able to address the problems that our staff is facing especially those who are working for us. I have no doubt that the last time members of staff were paid their salaries was in December and we are now coming to the ... view
• 25 Feb 2014 in National Assembly: The PSC should really look into those issues including overtime for our drivers and security personnel because sometimes we go for meetings late at night - let this be on record hon. Jimmy; these people are really suffering. view
• 25 Feb 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, to be sincere, I am not putting hon. Jimmy down because he is one of the Commissioners amongst many and I understand that he is one of the best. Therefore, he should use his prowess to make these things move faster. I am saying that these guys are really suffering. Three months for a young man to go without salary--- I think after we constitute this Commission fully the first assignment should be to look into these issues. view