Dr. Mohammed Abdi Kuti

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 371 to 380 of 503.

• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have just come back from that holding ground. From the onset, I would like to be very clearly understood that these are animals bought by the Government for off-take. These are animals which we decided as the Government to take the loss and cushion livestock farmers of the losses that they are incurring currently. view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, at this time, livestock farmers are faced with a major challenge. Some of them who had up to 500 animals have had their stock reduced to about 50 or even 10 animals. Some of them have only been left with the sticks that they use to look after their animals. view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: The Government has, therefore, decided to buy those animals and allow the livestock farmers to sell to us those animals that they think will die today, tomorrow, next week or any time before the rains come. These are pregnant animals, old animals or animals that are weak because of lack of water and pasture. Therefore, we have taken these animals to a holding ground in Athi River. It is not at the KMC. view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: I want to be very clear that these animals are not at the KMC; they are at a holding ground belonging to the Kenya Portland Cement. They are being held there and being given hay and water. Some of them die while we are buying them. I would like the country to know that for every dying animal, a farmer is given Kshs8,000. Therefore, we have cushioned that farmer to the tune of Kshs8,000. Mr. Speaker, Sir, what was seen in the newspapers is a very sorry situation. This is the sorry situation livestock farmers are facing right now in ... view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I would like to say that vaccination is accompanying this off-take programme. I am sure the Members of Parliament who represent pastoralist areas are aware that the programme is on-going and those who have not been reached will be reached within the course of the month because we are making it an emergency programme. Thank you for giving me the chance. view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am taking notes. view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I appreciate the response by Members. The off-take programme is happening at the markets. The Government pays for transport. I want to make that very clear. That is the answer to the question by Dr. Nuh. It is at the location or district headquarters depending on the size. Arrangements are made by the District Livestock Officers and District Veterinary Officers. There is the issue of sheep, goats and chicken. If we had the funds, we could buy all these. However, you will realize that sheep and goats browse. The drought affects cattle more than sheep, goats and ... view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to support this Adjournment Motion. It is time to go back and “touch base” with our constituents. I am going to Isiolo North Constituency at a time when we have experienced one of the worst insecurity situations. About 70 people have died between April last year and this time. Animals worth millions of shillings have been stolen and relations between my constituency and the neighbouring constituency has not been one of the best. I would like to urge my fellow colleagues who are neighbouring Isiolo North that we get together and look at ... view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also urge the Government to take its role seriously and try to incise and analyse the root cause of insecurity in that area and come up with appropriate solutions. This is because the roles played by the Government are wanting. I am sure those who have been following the media reports have observed situations where Government security forces watch armed gangs in a Government protected area and nothing is done. This is a wanting situation on the part of the Government. Therefore, I would like the Government, especially the Office of the President and the Ministry ... view
• 16 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: I would like the Committee on Administration and National Security, as it visits us, to really take time, analyse and come up with the issues which are disturbing these areas. The Committee should bring us together. I appeal to the Chairman of that Committee to involve us, as Members of Parliament. I am willing and ready to participate in a reconciliatory approach and programme that will bring sanity to this area. This is because without that, we will be going back with no major activity or maybe, running up and down after stolen animals, burying those who have died and ... view