Lee Kinyanjui

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1221 to 1230 of 1318.

• 28 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, still on the KTDA, it is, obviously, impossible to imagine of Kenya in terms of these other sectors before liberalisation. We remember that before we allowed other players in the areas of mobile telephone, the fuel industry, and many other areas, the costs of these products were very high due to lack of competition. So, it is obvious that if we allow other players to compete with the KTDA, the KTDA will be forced to be more efficient and more responsive to the market. That way, the people will benefit, and more so, the farmer. view
• 28 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Secondly, our tea continues to be sold in Europe and other western countries as a raw product, mainly in bulk. When you find it in the United Kingdom and other places, you will never get to know that you are talking about Kenyan tea. We need to start a serious branding exercise. Kenya's tea is one of the best teas in the world. It has been tested and has actually qualified as one of the superior tea. For that matter, when it goes to the auction, it is normally bought and mixed with other low quality tea from Malaysia, India ... view
• 28 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, we also need to look at the issue of diversifying our markets. We have not been selling our tea directly to Europe. What we have done is to take our tea to Mombasa and, through the auctions, that tea is taken to other markets. I believe that, through the relevant Government organs, we can do a serious marketing drive of our tea in Europe and America, and in all other lucrative markets, including the Middle East. Thereby, add the value of our tea and, of course, add the benefits to our farmers. view
• 28 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: In recent times, we have seen a serious drive to help in marketing our coffee, especially locally, where we have seen coffee shops opening up. In recent times. we have seen Sasini open coffee shops, which are helping in the consumption of coffee and promotion of their products. We have Java Coffee shops, for instance. I believe that if the KTDA or any other organ within the Government could take up this initiative and look into having tea shops both locally and outside, it would help in sampling of our products and also increasing demand of the same for our ... view
• 28 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I also wish to note that tea is one of the biggest contributors to the employment market in this country. In much of Kericho, Meru, Kisii and other areas, most families live on employment or proceeds from tea. Therefore, there is a serious need for us Ja nuary 28, 2009 PARLIAMENTAR Y DEBATES view
• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. view
• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: (a) I am aware that the construction work on Ruiri-Isiolo Road stalled. This was as result of termination of the contract awarded to Crescent Construction Company on the 21st February, 2008 due to the contractor's slow work progress in carrying out construction works. view
• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: (b) The Ministry has prepared tender documents for the balance of the work on the project including the stretch from Muriri to Muchii Mukuru Tea Factory. Fresh tenders were invited and a new contract was awarded to M/S Intex Construction Company on 19th November, 2008. The contract sum is Kshs2,996,212,482. The new contract is expected to be signed on the second week of February 2009. view
• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: (c) The works are expected to restart by March 2009 and are due for completion after the stipulated period. view
• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have clearly stated that we have signed a new contract with Intex Construction Company and have indicated that we will be expecting the works to commence on the second week of February 2009. view