Stephen Ntutu

All parliamentary appearances

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• 16 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to oppose. Before I make my contribution, I want to make some few comments concerning some wild allegations that have been made against our Ministry by one hon. Member. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, concerning Bagoni Holding Grounds, which is in Lamu, there were some allegations that were made by one hon. Member. I want to put the record straight. One, that lease was cancelled after one month. After that one month, we formed a task force to look into the status of all the holding grounds all over the country. So, there ... view
• 16 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I just want to put the records straight because those allegations--- view
• 16 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. That is also part of the contribution because the issues were raised on the Floor of the House. I believe that I also have the right to respond to some of the issues touching on our Ministry. That is because I believe those allegations were baseless, malicious and in bad faith--- view
• 16 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me conclude by opposing the Motion. view
• 15 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) There are a total of 22 communal dips in Samburu District, but only one is operational. In addition, there are two other dips, one being operated by Kenya Youth Service and the other by Nomotio Livestock Improvement Centre. (b) The management of dips countrywide was handed over to farmers in 1991, as it was realized that the community could manage the dips. The Government was left with the responsibility of supporting farmers by continuously sensitizing them on the importance of dipping their animals and ensuring that only effective acaricides are sold ... view
• 15 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. As a Ministry, we have already prepared a policy paper, which is before the Cabinet. After the approval by the Cabinet, it will be brought back to the House for hon. Members to make the necessary modifications and approval. view
• 15 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to inform the hon. Member that, that is not the only dip. People are using spraying machines to spray their livestock. So, it does not mean that there is only that one dip. People are using spraying machines to spray their livestock. view
• 15 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not aware. view
• 15 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to assure the hon. Member that we have very qualified veterinary officers on the ground. If there is any problem, they are there to handle it immediately. So, I do not see any cause for alarm. view
• 4 Jul 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to seek the indulgence of the House for this Question to be deferred to next week, so that I get more information to answer it properly. view