Njeru Ndwiga

All parliamentary appearances

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• 28 Nov 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, our Committee is working diligently to find solutions to the issues affecting the farming of tea and coffee. We have given the Ministry our suggestion on what needs to be done in the tea and coffee sectors. We are hoping that the suggestion we have made will be implemented before the end of this coffee season. We are aware that the President allocated Kshs3 billion to cushion the coffee farmers this season. However, it is sad that structures have not been put in place to ensure the farmers receive the money. We are fearful that if this ... view
• 28 Nov 2019 in Senate: I would like to assure the House that my Committee will deal with these issues particularly the issues affecting dairy farming. We will give a report to the House within seven days. view
• 28 Nov 2019 in Senate: I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 28 Nov 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not know who is sabotaging us. I had to come all the way from there to come and say yes, we are going to look at the Statement and do what must be done. view
• 28 Nov 2019 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 28 Nov 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 28 Nov 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, given the circumstances that we will soon be going on recess, we will be able to give this House a report on Thursday, next week. view
• 13 Nov 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Statement is very important at this time in this Republic. We need to be very concerned not just about maize, but also about the kind of food that Kenyans are eating. When it is export commodities, such as peas, tomatoes et cetera, the inspection process is very stringent. However, if you go to Marikiti today to buy your normal domestic vegetables, nobody cares where it has come from. We have no authority that inspects the kind of food that Kenyans are consuming. The last time I checked, the pesticides residuals that we are consuming are shocking. ... view
• 13 Nov 2019 in Senate: we will consume this evening or what we have already consumed. It is so serious. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am happy that the Senator of Bungoma saw it fit to bring this matter to the attention of this House. I hope the Committee that will deal with this issue will give it the urgency and importance that it deserves. view
• 12 Nov 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.51(1)(b) to make a Statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries for the period commencing 1st July to 30th September 2019. During the period under review, our Committee held a total of 15 sittings, considered four legislative proposals, one Petition and three Statements. The Committee also held one engagement with stakeholders and a public hearing forum on one legislative proposal. In respect of legislative proposals, the following are the proposed Bills that were considered - view