Uhuru Kenyatta

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Entries 1061 to 1070 of 1516.

• 14 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, whenever we are engaged in consultations with our partner States we always consult the relevant line Ministry. In this regard, we did consult the Ministry of Agriculture and, indeed, we have a written response from them giving us the basis on which they believe we can negotiate. So, they were fully consulted. view
• 14 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the solution does not necessarily lie in complete subsidy. Those are issues that we would need to address ourselves with the Ministry of Agriculture. But ultimately, the solution lies in improving the productivity and dealing with structural problems that have made our farmers uncompetitive. That is a long term solution but, indeed, in consultation with the relevant line Ministry, we can look at other options as he has mentioned. view
• 14 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that is a very good question. But I believe it is a question addressed to the wrong Minister. view
• 14 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, indeed, the hon. Member is correct. We have the highest, but ultimately, we do not produce sufficient quantities to meet the supply or demand of the region. Were we in a position to meet the demand of the region, we would have had full authority and status to apply a higher duty rate. view
• 14 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am not misleading the House. The Questioner was very clear. He asked about the food policy of this country which is the responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture. That is the Question I was asked and that is the response I gave. view
• 14 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the issue of tariffs is not one that affects one product or commodity. We are able to protect our farmers. Ultimately, we are able to maintain higher rates because we, with the exception of years of drought, have the capacity to grow adequate wheat. With regard to rice production, we currently are not growing adequate rice. I gave the statistics. I stated that the highest production in the recent past was 65,000 tonnes against a demand of 300,000 tonnes. view
• 14 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Government is expanding areas under rice irrigation. Last year, we expanded the Mwea Irrigation Scheme. This year, we are actually applying a further Kshs9 billion to expand rice production in this country. Under the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP), we are bringing new areas under maize production through irrigation. We had a major programme last year of enhancing fertilizer and seed delivery to our farmers. The Government is doing all these in an attempt to support our farmers and also to be a food secure country. In the interim, we cannot impose higher rates when member countries ... view
• 14 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I cannot and I am not in a position to give the kind of guarantees. I think when I responded to his question in the first instance, I said that within the available funds that we have and in consultation with the relevant line Ministries, we will see what we can do to support our wheat farmers and increase wheat production in this country. However, it is not possible for me to give guarantees, even on a question of prices. view
• 23 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, Section 14 of the Fiscal Management Act, 2009 requires that the Minister for the time being responsible for Finance lay before the House a Quarterly Compliance Report. For more information, I have submitted to the Clerk of the National Assembly adequate copies for distribution to all hon. Members. view
• 23 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, in accordance with Section 101 of the Constitution of Kenya, the withdrawal of Kshs319,762,623,324 representing one-half of the total net estimates of the Recurrent and Development Expenditure made up in the manner set out in the Vote on Account Schedules laid in the House, be authorized for the purpose of meeting expenditure necessary to carry on the services of the Government of Kenya during the year ending 30th June, 2011 until such time as the Appropriation Act for the year comes into operation. Mr. Temporary ... view