Njeru Ndwiga

All parliamentary appearances

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• 24 Oct 2018 in Senate: The Committee proposes to amend the introductory phrase to sub- clause 2 to ensure that the Food Security Authority (FSA), established under Clause 11, consults county governments in the performance of its functions. The main function of the authority is to ensure food security. This can only be achieved through the production of food. Food production is a function of county governments as it falls within agriculture. As such, county governments ought to be consulted in all matters relating to food production and security. This will ensure that key stakeholders are involved in ensuring food security in the country. view
• 24 Oct 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 9 of the Bill be amended— (a) by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause— (1) Every Kenyan has the right to safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs at all times. (b) in sub-clause (2) by— (i) inserting the words “Despite the generality of subsection (1),” immediately before the words “The Cabinet Secretary” in the introductory clause; (ii) deleting paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this ... view
• 24 Oct 2018 in Senate: (a) put in place measures to ensure that the nutrition needs of vulnerable persons who are food poor are adequately met; (c) by deleting the marginal note and substituting therefor the following new marginal note— Vulnerable persons. view
• 24 Oct 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Chairperson, the current clause restricts these rights to pregnant women and lactating mothers. This amendment will ensure that the right to safe and nutritious food extends to all Kenyans. view
• 24 Oct 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 12 of the Bill be amended— (a) in sub-clause (1) by deleting paragraph (e) and substituting therefore the following new paragraphs— (e) collaborate with county governments in the monitoring, issuance and administration of the food eligibility card to eligible Kenyans by the county food security committees to ensure that poor persons access food with ease and in a timely manner; (e)(a) collaborate with county governments in the monitoring and implementation of the food distribution programme and the food subsidy programme by the county food security committees; (b) in sub-clause (2), paragraph ... view
• 24 Oct 2018 in Senate: systems and the production of diverse food crops, to mitigate against droughts and other climatic conditions that negatively impact food production. Madam Temporary Chairperson, as we have established, food production is a function of the county governments. As such, county governments ought to be consulted in all matters relating to food production and security. The implementation of the food security programme will also need the involvement of county governments as key stakeholders in food production and consumption. It will also ensure the national Government programmes have grassroots stakeholders’ involvement and not be the preserve of a few people who may ... view
• 24 Oct 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT clause 14 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (g) — (ga) one person nominated by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights established under section 3 of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act. This is to include in the membership of the board of the Food Security Authority one person nominated by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights. Article 59 of the Constitution establishes this Commission to protect and promote the rights of Kenyans. This Bill promotes each ... view
• 24 Oct 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 23 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “masters” appearing immediately after the words “holds a” in paragraph (a). Amending Clause 23 (2a) will do away with the requirement that a person only qualifies to be appointed as Director-General of the Board of the Food Security Authority if they have a Master’s degree. The Committee proposes that a person qualifies for appointment if they have a degree from a university recognized in Kenya, given the fact that such person will be required to have knowledge and ... view
• 24 Oct 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT Clause 25 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (2) by deleting the words “both at the national and county levels” appearing immediately after the words “food subsidy program” in paragraph (e). Amending Clause 25 (2e) will remove the authority of the Director-General of the Food Security Authority to administer the funds of county governments. The Food Security Authority shall be a national body and should not administer the funds of county governments. This will infringe on the independence of county governments, especially The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is ... view
• 24 Oct 2018 in Senate: noting that food production is a devolved function. The amendment will, therefore, restrict the authority of the Director General to administer funds at the national level. view