I will Preside over three Azimio Rallies on Wednesday 12th July 2023 In Meru County.
1. Meru town-Morning
2. Muthara Mkt-Afternoon.
3. Maua Town-Afternoon.
Agenda:
1. Unbearable high cost of Living.
2. Insecurity in the region.
Come one Come all
I have suspended all levies on imports for Maize and Animal feed products effective 1st July, 2022.
This initiative is aimed at lowering the cost of maize flour and animal feed in the country for the next 90 days before the next harvest.
It is with deep sorrow I announce the heart breaking sad news of the demise of Party of National Unity(PNU)-Secretary General Mzee John Anunda Okemwa today.
AZIMIO MEDIA BRIEFING:
MAY 30, 2023.
The meeting today deliberated on three main issues:
1. Reorganization of Azimio Leadership in the National Assembly.
2. An in-depth analysis of the Finance Bill 2023.
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Following the President's directive I have authorised New KCC to immediately start buying milk from farmers at Ksh33/liter.The milk will be processed into powder for strategic food reserve as well as for use by GoK agencies & as relief food. GoK agencies will only buy local milk.
The first Miraa Cargo flight has taken off to Mogadishu this morning. Our commitment as government to support miraa farmers and all other sectors in accessing local and international market opportunities remains steadfast.
I have today held Coffee Sensitization Meetings in Thuura Boys- North Imenti, Kariene Primary School - Central Imenti and Nkubu Sabaha Grounds - South Imenti in Meru County.
Graced the thanksgiving/homecoming ceremony of Mr. George Kubai the new Managing Director of Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) at Nkiriana pry school in Igembe North sub-county of Meru County.
Sniper's brutal death should be investigated and those involved be brought to book.
It's sad that his life has been taken away at his most productive age.
Rest in Peace
#JusticeForSniper
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This Morning I Chaired a very successful breakfast meeting of senior government officials from Mt. Kenya region and it's diaspora at Lamanda Hotel Nairobi.
I have this afternoon affirmed government's committment in lowering the cost of living for the vulnerable households through Maize Flour Subsidy Programme.
I have today on behalf of H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta received the President of SomaliLand H.E Muse Bihi Abdi who is in the Country for talks on issues of mutual interest.
Directed the capping of subsidized fertilizer be increased to 20 bags up from 10 bags per farmer. I am on inspection tour of Kitale, Eldoret & Nakuru NCPB stores to monitor restocking of subsidized fertilizer. Subsidized fertilizer will only be distributed to registered farmers.
We walked down memory lane during PNU party's 15th anniversary celebration, which doubled as its membership registration launch.
We'll continue working to strengthen our coalition and all constituent member parties in the days ahead.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has this evening directed that the price of a 2kg packet of maize flour be lowered to Ksh.100 from Ksh.205 across the country.
These new prices will be effective Friday, 22nd July 2022
Met a Delegation from the Republic of Somaliland led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Kayd Essa. Our deliberations majored on various issues of collaboration which include opening up and enhancing trade lines for Miraa, Livestock and other agricultural related products.
H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta has injected Ksh 500 Million in the cash-traped Nzoia Sugar Company in efforts to revive the miller which is set to resume operations on Sunday 7th August, 2022.
“The real future for tea is value adding 90 percent of our tea and finding direct markets from the farm to the one consuming the tea in a cup. That will be the long-term solution and that solution lies with you to set the foundation,” President Kenyatta said.
#TeaReforms
Together with my cabinet colleague
@FredMatiangi
we have this afternoon held fruitful deliberations with the leadership of Tharaka Nithi and Embu Counties on the progress of various development projects the government is undertaking in the respective counties
At Capitol Hill Square, held discussion with Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga and Kisumu Governor H.E. Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o, focused on fast tracking the development of Kisumu Special Economic Zone and the revival of Kisumu Cotton Mills, KICOMI.
Malengo muhimu ya kilimo ni kulisha taifa na kuongeza mapato kwa mifuko ya wakulima na washikadau wa sekta hiyo.
Ili kujumuisha vijana katika kilimo, tutaleta teknolojia ambazo zitafanya kilimo iwe rahisi.
#Inawezekana
#BabaNaMama
#AzimioManifestoLaunch
I have bid farewell to H.E Muse Bihi Abdi President of Somaliland after his three-day official visit in Kenya.
H.E Muse was in the country for talks with H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta on subjects of mutual interest between Kenya and Somaliland.
Regarding the locust invasion I wish to assure all that the Government is in control of the situation as most of the swarms have been controlled & the remaining 5 swarms are being monitored closely.
However,Kenyans should remain vigilant&immediately report any new swarms sighted.
Like the Wall Street fat cats who paid themselves generous bonuses when the 2008 financial crisis was impoverishing borrowers,
@KTDATea
MS has been on a binge to enrich lawyers even as farmers fall below the poverty line.
The government will not allow that to remain the case!
I take this opportunity to thank His Excellency the President for the honor and privilege he has accorded me and the people of Meru by nominating me to serve in his Cabinet as CS in charge of East African Community and Northern Corridor Development. (1/2)
Joined Elders drawn from Mt. Kenya region at Njuri Ncheeke Shrines in Meru County during the visit of National assembly speaker Hon. Justin Muturi, Asked the elders to be part of supporting H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta Government initiative, & Support BBI initiative.
Meeting with various tea exporters exhibiting at the Kenya tea stand during the Gulfood week in Dubai. Gulfood is the worlds largest food and beverage exhibition.
To ensure that Smallholder farmers get access to affordable and adapted fertilizers, I have met the OCP Africa Country Director Dan Okumu at Kilimo house.
Today I visited Kachiuru, Ndumuuru, Ngaremara, Isiolo and Samburu to assess the locust invasion status.
The Government is in control of the situation and there is continuous monitoring to ensure timely response.
I have this morning launched the Potato Taskforce to fast-track progress in the potato value chain and safeguard farmers’ livelihoods amidst a complex trade environment.
In Kenya, potato is the second most important staple crop after maize.
I have today attended AFC field day and Expo in Maua stadium in Igembe South & Micimikuru pry school in Tigania East and later in the afternoon commissioned a community borehole sponsored by NCPB through Corporate social responsibility at Micimikuru in Tigania East of Meru County
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing on of Hon. Ntoitha M'mithiaru, former MP, Igembe North.
The late Ntoitha was a humble, transformative leader, an astute economist, and a dedicated public servant.
I have today opened the first
#G25CoffeeSummit
at a Nairobi Hotel on behalf of H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta.
The Summit has brought together over 25 coffee producing African countries.
In the three days of locust operation, great progress has been made. The situation is now under control.The minisitry's multi-institution technical team&other governement agencies have shown great teamwork. This team spirit should continue until success is realised.
Speaking at, Kiengu Miraa Market, Athiru Ruujine grounds and Kiegoi Market in Meru County, I have noted that Miraa traders will no longer be required to pay any fee for licences, for them to export the commodity.
I have today represented H.E President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta at the funeral of the late Mary Wambui Wanaina mother to Hon Patrick Wainaina Jungle, Thika Town MP at Kagambwa, Gatundu North Constituency in Kiambu County.
This evening I have held sensitization meetings at Mitheru ACC Grounds and Ciakariga Chief Grounds in Tharaka Nithi County, on national coffee farm inputs stimulus subsidy programme and coffee cherry advance Revolving fund.
Happy Jamhuri Day to all Kenyans!
May you have a wonderful moment as you celebrate and appreciate the sacrifices our founding fathers made to make this day possible.
I have had the honour to receive His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia
@Somalia
who is in the country for a two day State Visit.
This morning I paid courtesy call to both the Governor of Uasin Gishu County, H.E.Jackson Mandago & the County Commissioner, Abdirisack Jaldesa. I am in Eldoret for the 2020 ASK show. The theme of this year's event is “Promoting Innovation and Technology in Agriculture&Trade”
I have this morning launched the Coffee Prices Stabilization Framework.
The Framework seeks to address challenges in the Coffee Subsector in order to improve farmers' earnings, improve foreign exchange, improve Food and Nutrition Security and create employment.
#CoffeeReforms
I have today led Kenyan delegation in delivering gifts of 50 high yielding heifers, vaccines, seeds and other assorted gifts given to the President of Burundi H.E Évariste Ndayishimiye by our President H.E Uhuru Kenyatta on his state visit to Kenya in May 2021.