Uhuru Kenyatta

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Entries 1161 to 1170 of 1613.

• 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
• 23 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a)The report by PricewaterhouseCoopers was submitted to the KACC for further investigations and possible prosecution of suspects. I am not aware of any report by the EMU and the CID touching on maize and food security. (b) Importation of maize on duty-free basis was undertaken between 1st July, 2009 and 16th January, 2010 during the 2009/2010 Financial Year. The total duty foregone as a result of this waiver amounts to Kshs17, 696,940,139. (c) There are no pending approvals or waivers awaiting any deliveries. Thank you. view
• 23 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am not saying that this House will play second fiddle to the KACC. I am just saying that this report was handed over to the KACC. So, the appropriate body that is now in control of that report is the KACC. view
• 23 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not have the list but if this House requests, I can provide it. view