Peter Njuguna Gitau

All parliamentary appearances

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• 1 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, quality seeds must also be availed in good time. It is most important in our times to think about establishing our own fertilizer factory. It is important that the Government sets aside adequate funds to make sure that this fertilizer factory in this country is started. This country should be food sufficient because the potential is high. People should be able to feed themselves. The aged in this country should not be dying of hunger. We have seen the vulnerable groups in this country, particularly in the slums, perishing. But if we had this policy ... view
• 1 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we should encourage farming in our schools. Our primary and secondary schools, and even universities have idle land and it is important that the administrations of these institutions are encouraged to start farming. They can start keeping livestock and even maize production in these units. We have seen cases where some schools are able to produce enough milk for consumption in the schools and even for sale. Some schools have even already put up milling machines, so that they are able to produce enough maize flour for their students’ consumption. This will allow cheaper products ... view
• 1 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: But, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the pyrethrum sector has been ignored for the last 30 years. It is high time this sector is revived and Kenya continues to enjoy its leading pyrethrum exporter role in the whole world. We have continued to ignore this sector at the detriment of our country. view
• 1 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, tea has also taken another step, whereby tea hawking has become a reality in tea producing areas like Kiambu County, Limuru and the Lari-Githunguri areas. The sector has become insecure because tea is being picked in the night. Therefore, it is very encouraging if the whole nation becomes self sufficient in all these sectors. view
• 1 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, why do we continue importing rice from Egypt, Sudan and Brazil whereas our people in the Kirinyaga area and even from other potential areas in this country can produce adequate quantities for export? The markets for these products are ready. We can export our products to Somalia, Ethiopia and other East African countries. We should be able to encourage irrigation schemes in this country, particularly in the semi-arid areas. More funds must be set aside for these activities. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, a lot of land in this country is idle. This must be ... view
• 31 Jul 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister for Medical Services the following Question by Private Notice. (a) Is the Minister aware that three children namely; Pauline Njeri Maina, Elizabeth Nyambura Maina and Catherine Wachuka Maina were burnt at Uplands in Lori Location and admitted into the Intensive Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital on 9th May, 2012? (b) Is the Minister also aware that one of the children, Catherine Wachuka, subsequently died? (c)What was the cause of the fire and could the Minister consider paying the medical bills at the hospital since the parents cannot afford to pay? view
• 31 Jul 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me, first of all, thank the Assistant Minister for that very elaborate answer. In addition, I would like to thank the Ministry for paying all the medical bills amounting to Kshs2.8 million that were incurred by the Kiambaa KAG fire victims who were admitted at Kijabe Medical Hospital in my constituency. Could the Assistant Minister, therefore, specifically tell the House when the Ministry will complete these possibilities on payment so that when these children are discharged money will be there to make sure that they are not detained? view
• 31 Jul 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, under the Bills of Rights, Article 20(5)(b) of the Constitution, the Government is compelled to set aside funds for individuals and vulnerable groups, so that such people do not suffer unnecessarily. When will the Government comply with that provision of the Constitution? view
• 31 Jul 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, considering the commitment given by the Minister that the Ministry is going to embark on this project, could he indicate to this House the level of funds set aside for this project? view
• 31 Jul 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, while thanking the Minister for posting a Registrar of Births and Deaths to Lari Constituency, what arrangement is the Ministry making to ensure that these officers have adequate office accommodation in order to render effective service to constituents? view