Monday, August 13, 2007

Questions to Hon. Kirwa on Kass FM 13 Aug 2007

Hon. Kirwa,
I think you have done a commendable job in your ministry. However, let me ask you three questions.
1. In view of the global shift from petro-diesel to biodiesel and because we are in an agricultural economy blessed with a good climate, what is your ministry's position on strengthening castor oil plant (imaneek) husbandry? Does your ministry recognise that this is a green gold?

2. While I was young, I saw in Uasin Gishu some spectacular scenes whenever sunflower plants were in bloom. What is your ministry doing to encourage diversification of agriculture into the oil-crops?

3. Wouldn't it be of practical importance to merge your ministry with the agri-marketing arm of government? If yes, while you as a government allow those 'sub-standard' electronics which are imported from China, can't your ministry do as the Chinese do: they only buy from those who buy from them. Why do we still live at the mercy of the weather when some huge marketing opportunities exist elsewhere for our agri-products.

Otherwise, Kongoi and good luck.

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