Kipruto Rono Kirwa

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 31 to 40 of 168.

• 19 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I understand that thieves do not announce that they are coming. This is an isolated case and I have taken the necessary action. I am very firm that I will follow up the matter personally with the CID and make sure that anything like this does not recur in any of the factories within my Ministry. view
• 19 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, first I want to appreciate the fact that the hon. Member, in his honesty, thinks that I am a lawyer, of which I am not. Nonetheless, I have already answered the question he has asked. Indeed, there was impropriety among the officers of Nzoia Sugar Company and we have taken the necessary action to ensure that those officers are not only removed from the premises of the company, but they are properly investigated. Those who will be found to be responsible for the loss, will be taken to a court of law. view
• 19 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me put the record straight. First of all, I never said, and no stretch of imagination would have allowed me to say it, that it is not the policy of the company to cross-check with the bank to confirm whether money is paid. Verification of cheques is a standard procedure that we require. The officers involved never followed that particular procedure. It is for that reason that we have taken the action that we deemed necessary. On the second part of the allegation, it remains just that - an allegation - and it is upon ... view
• 19 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware of the significance of the horticulture industry in the country's economy, in terms of employment and foreign exchange earning. (b) The Ministry has formulated a draft horticulture policy to regulate the industry. This draft is being discussed by relevant stakeholders for their concerns to be incorporated before presenting the same to the Cabinet. view
• 19 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, like I said, it is being discussed in various provinces by all the stakeholders. We are now preparing for the month of May to have a stakeholders' forum at the national level so that effective consultations are done and we channel the rest of the programmes. view
• 19 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, well, there are some loud consultations. Could my colleague repeat the question? view
• 19 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, just like any other businessmen, horticulture farmers are experiencing opportunities in Ethiopia. I wanted to make it clear to the House and to the nation at large that there is no threat whatsoever from any serious relocation by farmers to any other country because Kenya still offers the best opportunities for horticulture farming. April 19, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 791 view
• 19 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in fact, what my colleague is referring to is the intention of the policy; that, we allow the private sector to regulate itself. However, in so regulating itself, other organisations such as the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services (KEPHIS) and the Horticultural Crops Development Authority (HCDA) must be able to provide the leadership in terms of regulations so that those who break the law can have the full force of the law, ensuring that nothing goes against the grain of production and marketing of the same produce. view
• 18 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. The proposed NAAIAP is in its very initial stage, and the earliest the project could start is the 2007/08 Financial Year. view
• 18 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was clear; I said NAAIAP could start in the next financial year. view