Peter Kyalo Kaindi

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 91 to 100 of 139.

• 5 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I did not hear his question. view
• 5 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is true that KARI undertook those preliminary research efforts. Today, within the Budget, we have factored Kshs9.6 million to promote, particularly, seed multiplication and procurement for that particular activity. So, it is true that there was a lapse period. However, this time, we intend to ensure that the programme takes off. view
• 5 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is true that the potential for cotton in some of these areas is great. It is also true that for a long time, the cotton industry was not properly catered for. As a Ministry, apart from the new legislative programme that was introduced by a Private Member, we in the Ministry have also factored within the Budget, substantial amounts of money to try and address the plight of the cotton farmers. This particular time, for example, in Teso and Mt. Elgon, we have put aside Kshs7.7 million to start the programme of seed multiplication. The ... view
• 5 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, yes, I agree with the hon. Member that certainly efforts are being made to revamp the activities on the oil palm. Of course, one of the initiatives we have undertaken as a Ministry is to partner with organisations like Bidco to try the processing of oil palm. We have also detailed our research organisations to look into the areas of food crops so that as we develop others, like vanilla, we are also able to look at the traditional crops that were doing well in those areas so that we can also address them. However, I ... view
• 5 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the only thing I can indicate to the hon. Member is that I have heard his concern and I will look into it. He can consult me to find out what we have done on that issue. view
• 5 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, specifically, for Western Province, within the year 2007/2008, within the various regional offices, a total sum of Kshs831.3 million has been made available to the farmers. It is true that there are other administrative costs that make the loan application a little bit high. However, some are things we cannot, as a Ministry, be able to remove totally. However, we are going to look into the regime of the lending organisations, discuss with them and advise them appropriately. view
• 5 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: You know we have two types of credit; that is, Seasonal Crop Credit and Development Credit. If there are areas where farmers are facing a problem, we can look into it and discuss with our parastatal and give the appropriate direction so that farmers can benefit. view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware that KEPHIS land and staff houses belonging to Kitale Research Station were allocated to private developers. (b) A total of 225 acres of the land is in private hands. (c) My Ministry, through KEPHIS, has given quit notices to the allottees and requested the Commissioner of Lands to revoke the allocation, and Provincial Administration to prevent further invasion. As requested by the hon. Member, I wish to table the list of the allottees. view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in general, the KARI has proposed to the Ministry a strategic plan. The Ministry has revamped its budget substantially to enable it deal with the refurbishment of its property. Indeed, in Kitale, particularly, Top Station, we are cognisant of the need to improve the living conditions of the staff. view
• 6 Dec 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, of the 225 acres, the KARI has now managed to get a title deed for 25 acres. We have also managed to recover another 80 acres, and the process of getting the title deed is in progress. view