Robert Gichimu Githinji

All parliamentary appearances

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• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 7 of the Bill be amended— (a) in sub-clause (1)— (i) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c)— “(ca) Principal Secretary for the time being responsible for cooperatives or the Commissioner for Cooperatives;” (ii) by deleting paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— “(d) one person representing small scale coffee growers nominated by the Council of County Governors;” (iii) by deleting paragraph (e) and substitute therefor the following new paragraph— “(e) two persons of the opposite gender nominated by the umbrella body representing large scale ... view
• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: (b) by inserting the following new sub-clause immediately after sub- clause (2)— “(3) The Board may from time to time co-opt professional experts in financial management, international commodity trade or in any other area they need technical or professional support.” (4) The appointment of the chairperson or members of the Board under subsection (1) (a), (d), (e), (f) and (g) and shall take into account the gender, regional and other diversities of the people of Kenya.” The reason is that Clause 7 of the Bill provides for the composition of the Coffee Board of Kenya and the amendment proposes for ... view
• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I had consulted the Chairman on this matter and I thought my amendments are more inclusive. We are also seeking to add the Principal Secretary (PS) in charge of the National Treasury to the Board. Under the Bill, we are also creating the Coffee Fund. This was omitted in the original Bill. The Committee might also have overlooked the exclusion of the National Treasury in the Board yet there are financial issues in the Bill. Secondly, we also seek representation of small-scale coffee farmers, who are the majority. Because the government is taking almost half of ... view
• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, clause 7 of the Bill be amended– (a) in sub clause (1)– (i) by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (c)– (ca) the Principal Secretary responsible for co-operatives or a representative nominated by the Principal Secretary in writing; (cb) the Principal Secretary responsible for the National Treasury or a representative nominated by the Principal Secretary in writing; (ii) by deleting paragraph (e) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph— (e) one person nominated by the umbrella body representing large scale coffee growers; (iii) by deleting paragraph (h) and substituting ... view
• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: capture a wider representation of small-scale farmers through their unions so that they can have a say, given that they are the majority coffee farmers in this country. I beg to move the amendments. view
• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 8 and substituting therefor the following new clause— Qualification for appointment. 8. A person shall be qualified for appointment as a member of the Board if that person— (a) in the case of a person appointed under section 7 (1) (a), (e) and (f), holds a degree from a university recognised in Kenya; (b) in the case of a person appointed under section 7 (1) (d), (g) and (h), holds a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent; (c) has three years’ experience ... view
• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I beg to move: THAT, clause 9 of the Bill be amended – (a) by renumbering the existing provision as subsection (1); (b) by deleting the words “section 6 (1) (d), (e), (f) and (g)” and substituting therefor the words “section 7 (1) (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h)”; (c) by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (1) – “(2) The persons appointed under section 7 (1) (a), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h) shall be appointed at different times but not more than six months shall lapse between one appointment and ... view
• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: Yes. Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I support the amendment by the Committee. Under the original provision in the Bill, it was not clear in the The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: manner in which the aggrieved person ought to appeal. The amendment brings the issue of the High Court. The initial one was talking about judicial review. However, this amendment gives clarity. I support it. view
• 5 Apr 2022 in National Assembly: It is true, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I was involved in the public participation with coffee farmers in my constituency. This provision was a thorn in their flesh. They did not know how they trace their money should direct settlement systems fail. They have a very good and elaborate system and leadership which they can use if there are issues. The other issue is that this system would take part of their money, because it would have to be managed. Probably a secretariat would be formed to manage it. That would add more cost to farmers. They are happy with ... view