Dr. Mohammed Abdi Kuti

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• 17 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, this House adopts Sessional Paper No.2 of 2008 on the National Livestock Policy laid on the Table of the House today, Thursday, 17th July, 2008. July 17, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1925 EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF DEVOLVED FUNDS view
• 17 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) In 2006, the Government made a decision to re-open KMC which was under receivership since 1992. The objective of re-opening the factory which has been dormant for the last 15 years was to create a sustainable market for livestock farmers, especially from the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs). In order to realise this goal, the Government provided Kshs600 million to clear part of the debt owed to the National Bank of Kenya by the KMC. In addition, the Government has given Kshs1.1 billion towards rehabilitation and operationalization of KMC. After re-opening of ... view
• 17 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: (c) To ensure that KMC continues on the recovery path, my Ministry has put in place the following strategies. The Inspectorate of State Corporations carried out an audit into the financial and procurement processes of the KMC. This investigation pointed out that the Managing Commissioner was responsible for financial and procurement mismanagement at the KMC. Subsequent to this report, the Minister sacked the Managing Commissioner and instructed the Attorney-General to prosecute him. The Ministry has directed the KMC Board to engage the services of a consultant to study the operations of KMC in view of a turn-around programme. This consultant ... view
• 17 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I had said, we have put in place a consulting firm which will clearly bring out the weaknesses of the KMC, not just at the Board level, but also in terms of financial and technical management and the machines involved, so that we get a comprehensive report. This will ensure that we do not act in piecemeal. I agree with the hon. Member that the Board has to also have some technical knowledge. Some members must have financial knowledge, some operations of the machines while others must know issues of personnel. At the moment, the Board ... view
• 17 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that had come out very clearly in Phase 1 of the consultant's report. Actually, the figure required is Kshs550 million. We are trying to complete the report from the consultant, so that we present it. So, that is being looked into. view
• 17 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in my letter which I have here, all those details are indicated. We have advice based on the State Corporations' audit report. I think the necessary action is being taken against the officer concerned, both in terms of prosecution and recovery of Government funds. view
• 17 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is true that funds, through some donor agencies, have been set aside for the creation of satellite abattoirs in Isiolo and Garissa. Another one is already operational in Lokichoggio. There are a total of four others which are awaiting. I am in the process of rationalising these abattoirs in such a way that they have synergy towards even the revitalisation of the KMC, so that there is a way of co-ordinating their activities, so that they do not end up being--- The way I looked at it and saw the report, they will end up being ... view
• 18 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Motion. I would like to congratulate the Minister for Finance for presenting a Budget which is people-friendly or a Budget for the poor. I would like to start by saying that quite a good portion of the Budget touched on the youth, who form a very big percentage of our population and whose plight is also a matter of concern for this nation. The fact that the energies of the young people both in the rural and in the urban areas will be focused towards sports is a ... view
• 14 May 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have listened to the hon. Members on the other side and heard their points for opposing this Motion. But I stand here to support this Motion of Adjournment because of the following reasons: First, I want to concur with those who said that this a time of reconciliation. Kenyans had the worst of times, where neighbours became enemies. Children of neighbours have become suspicious of each other. This is the time when leaders, especially Members of Parliament, should go back to their constituencies and hold barazas, peace and reconciliatory meetings and leaders' meetings ... view
• 6 May 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Is the hon. Member in order to address the Assistant Minister directly, instead of him doing so through the Chair? view