29 Feb 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Motion be amended as follows:-
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29 Feb 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I second.
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14 Feb 2012 in National Assembly:
asked the Minister for Trade:-
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14 Feb 2012 in National Assembly:
(a) what criteria is used by the Joint Loans Trade Board to award loans to small scale traders;
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14 Feb 2012 in National Assembly:
(b) whether he could provide details of individual traders/groups who have benefited from such loans in Samburu East District since 2008, including their names and locations; and,
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14 Feb 2012 in National Assembly:
(c) what alternative consideration is given to applicants without such collateral as title deeds.
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14 Feb 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to thank the Minister for that detailed answer. There are 12 locations in Samburu East District. If you look at the answer that he has given, you will find that only two locations out of 12 where applicants have benefited from this loan. I believe that this is attributed to the fact that we do not have a District Trade Development Officer in that district. What will he do to ensure that those small scale trades interested also benefit from this kind of loan, so that we avoid a scenario where only two locations from ...
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14 Feb 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Minister tabled the list and if you look at it, the amount allocated or awarded to the beneficiaries is between Kshs50,000 and Kshs100,000, which I consider to be too little to boost the business of these small scale traders. Now, could the Minister inform the House of the highest amount that a loanee can possibly get? Does he intend to increase the minimum amount from Kshs50,000, considering the current high cost of living?
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15 Dec 2011 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Given the fact that we have received sufficient submissions from the hon. Members, could the Mover be called upon to respond?
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14 Dec 2011 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. Is it in order for the hon. Member to impute improper motive on the Committee by alleging that the Assistant Minister colluded with the Committee? I am a Member of that Committee and I never discussed anything with the Assistant Minister. Could he substantiate or withdraw his remarks?
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