Mary Emaase Otuch

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• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: The issue of fertilizer is very important. We know that fertilizer is a key farming input for sustainable agriculture and the challenge that we are facing is mainly on the distribution. Accessibility of fertilizer is an issue and as a result of that, yields are 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
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: affected, the farmers become more impoverished and we know that increased use of fertilizer is a contributor to good produce and eventually helps eliminate importation. So, I support this Motion and I second it because there is need to come up with a board to manage the issue of fertilizer. If we look at farmers, we know that the policy on fertilizer in this country is that the Government targets the smallholder farmers. Those smallholder farmers can only get subsidized fertilizer if they access it from the NCPB. If we look at farmers, they face so many challenges, one of ... view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: So, I am supporting this Motion because through increased use of fertilizer, we shall address the issue of food security in this country. Most of these smallholder farmers who use fertilizer are the bulk consumers themselves. We also need to address the issue of markets for our farm produce especially maize because this is a direct complement to fertilizer. For instance, you will find that if there is increased use of fertilizer, we are able to increase production and the supply of maize is increased. This way, we shall bring down the cost of unga because the cost of maize ... view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: There is also need for us to come up with that board so that it comes up with clear engagement structures on how the Government should engage the private sector viz a viz the farmer. I think it is high time we borrowed from the Malawi example like Hon. Wakhungu has mentioned because what they did is that the Government gave subsidies. The smallholder farmers are given coupons to buy fertilizer even from private outlets. When farmers buy directly from the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), they are able to contain the price while at the same time they ... view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: I also want to say that we are lagging behind when it comes to fertilizer use. If we compare ourselves, African countries, with USA or India, who are really the highest producers and consumers of fertilizer, you will realize that we are still lagging behind together with Latin America and other countries. So, we need to do something about that and also encourage farmers to buy from the NCPB. It is through the NCPB that we shall be able to establish our own factories and produce our own products. We are talking about increasing the economic growth of this nation ... view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, fertilizer is a very important farm input and we cannot do without it. I second the Motion. Thank you. view
• 4 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, Sir, I rise to second the Motion as moved by hon. Wakhungu. view
• 28 May 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I want to start by complimenting the Committee on Delegated Legislation for its very comprehensive and objective Report. I stand to support the Motion for obvious reasons. view
• 28 May 2013 in National Assembly: Article 94(4) is very clear that Parliament shall protect this Constitution and promote the democratic governance of this Republic. I wonder whether the Serem Commission factored in the mandates of Members of Parliament while determining the salary that is supposed to be paid to them. I am referring to the roles and responsibilities of Members of Parliament viz-a-viz commensurate remuneration. On this basis, I call upon the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) to ensure that we have a more vibrant Public Relations Department for this organisation. It is high time we demystified the image of this organisation because it seems that ... view
• 28 May 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I thank you for protecting me. view