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"content": "Sen. Mandago, uwanja ni wako. Sijui kama utafuata mtindo na uulize swali kwa Kiswahili?"
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"content": "Asante, Bw. Spika wa Muda. Swali langu kwa Bw. Waziri ni Serikali ina mipango gani ili kupanua runaway ya Eldoret International Airport na pia kukarabati airstrip ya Baringo County ambayo inatumika sana kwa mambo ya masuala ya usalama kule Kerio Valley? Ningependa kujua kwa sababu hii imekuwa kwa mipango ya Serikali kwa muda mrefu kuwa uwanja wa ndege wa kimataifa wa Eldoret utapanuliwa ili uchukuzi wa bidhaa za kilimo uboreshwe. Bw. Spika wa Muda, unavyoelewa, Kaunti ambazo zinazunguka Mji wa Eldoret ni kaunti ambazo uchumi wao unategemea kilimo sana. Kwa hivo, tungependa Waziri atueleze kama kuna mipango ya Serikali ya mwaka wa matumizi ya fedha wa 2025/2026, kupanua huo uwanja wa Eldoret Airport ili sisi kama wakulima tuiitumie? Vile vile, airstrip ya Baringo ambayo inahusika sana na mambo ya usalama na inasaidia sana wakati tunakuwa na majeruhi Kerio Valley kwa sababu ya mambo ya usalama, maofisa wetu wa usalama na pia raia wanasaidika kupata huduma ya kwanza na ya haraka kwa mambo ya matibabu."
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"content": " Hon. Senators, due to time constraints, I will take only two more supplementary questions from the dashboard, so that we can move on to the other questions, which are on the Order Paper. Sen. Maanzo, please proceed. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "That you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. The Cabinet Secretary has said that the airstrips belong to the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, and not the KAA. I, therefore, would like to ask him what the Ministry will do, so that that they have full control of the airstrips, bearing in mind that the airstrips are for evacuation purposes and emergency landing. Could he in that particular answer tell us the status of Makindu Airstrip, which is also on the flight line from Mombasa to Nairobi?"
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"content": " Thank you, Senator. Those are two questions. You are only allowed one supplementary question. Joe Nyutu, please proceed."
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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. My supplementary question is related to the answer that the Cabinet Secretary gave on Sen. Chute's Question with regard to Sololo Airstrip. He says that there is airspace obstruction by Kenya Power transmission lines. There is unauthorized use, where the airstrip is being used as a dumping site. What is the Ministry doing about this? What was it doing when Kenya Power erected poles and power lines across the airstrip? How is the Ministry working with the county government to see to it that the airstrip is not turned into a dumping ground? There is need for a multi- agency approach. What is the Ministry doing to work with other arms of Government?"
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"content": " Thank you, Senator. We understand you. Cabinet Secretary, you may proceed to respond."
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"content": " Asante sana, Bw. Spika wa Muda. Siwezi kusema kwamba nitaweza kuzungumza Kiswahili kama cha Sen. Miraj. Hata hivyo, nilielewa swali lake sambamba kwamba, tuko na mipango na mikakati gani kuinua hali ya uwanja wa ndege wa Moi Mombasa ili the two airlines that is Qatar and Turkish airlines, which we have allowed frequencies to land in Mombasa, to accommodate the kind of tourists and guests who will be landing in this airport. Certainly, we will have to upgrade Mombasa International Airport. We are working on the runway. The underground streams, which have been causing problems, is being worked on. We are doing some pavement works. We have a private lounge, which is privately run and we are upgrading the dignitaries lounge. We will have to pay attention to ensure that we give the kind of customer service that is commensurate with the kind of guests coming to Mombasa. Therefore, I think it was more of a congratulatory message with respect to the two new airlines that will be landing in Mombasa directly. As we do so, we are very cautious in managing frequencies with our counterpart airlines, so that we get commensurate frequencies in other cities for our airline, Kenya Airways. I thank you, Sen. Miraj, for your congratulations. We will upgrade Mombasa and ensure that it meets the standards for the kind of tourist destination and the number of passengers who we will be handling from those two destinations. Concerning Sen. Madzayo’s question, that is a substantive question and not a supplementary question because he wanted the names of the engineers and which university they went to. Certainly, I want to bring a substantive answer to that question. If The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "my former colleague and workmate in the historical life we have come from allows me, we can work on a substantive response to that question. Regarding the question by Sen. Mandago from Uasin Gishu, we are planning to improve the Eldoret Airport from a 3.5-kilometre runway to four kilometres to uplift bigger flights for the kind of agricultural produce that we get in and out of Eldoret. Plans for this are there. However, there is a small dispute that needs to be resolved to allow us to extend the kilometres from 3.5 to four kilometres. A lot of work has been done. If Sen. Mandago, former Governor of Uasin Gishu County, can work with us to resolve that small dispute in the former Aerotech land, which is having a small challenge, we will be able to extend the Eldoret Airport from a 3.5 kilometre to four-kilometre runway. The issue of Baringo Airstrip has been echoed by Sen. Maanzo, my colleague and old-time friend. We need to resolve the fact that most of the airstrips are under the Ministry of Interior and National Coordination. So, this particular one, which is key for security and addressing the concerns of the region. I will work closely with my colleague from the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, as we are working on other airstrips, to see how we can improve the Baringo Airstrip. This is to ensure that the airstrip remains in a condition where it can be utilized at any time as emergencies require a fully operational facility. I will also collaborate with my colleague from the Ministry of Interior and National Admimistration to explore ways to improve and operate the Baringo Airstrip. I believe I have addressed Sen. Madzayo’s question regarding the need to work closely with the Ministry of Interior and National Admimistration to establish a framework for maintaining airstrips under their jurisdiction. Additionally, as I mentioned earlier, airstrips like Sololo and the airport in Marsabit are examples of how we can work together to ensure their functionality. Sen. Nyutu, allow me to go and undertake further research on how a Government agency can intervene to lay lines within the airstrip and address the reported security concerns. This aligns with Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) requirements, ensuring it remains a safe landing site free from secondary installations like power lines or misuse as a dumping site. Hon. Senators, the functionality and serviceability of airports relate directly to revenue generation. When airports fail to generate revenue due to a lack of allocated budgets and infrequent flights, they risk deteriorating. As I stated earlier, we are committed to developing a solid plan to ensure airstrips are maintained. This will ensure that they do not become idle sites prone to misuse such as installations of power lines or waste dumping. This is why we prioritize securing airstrips through fencing, even before implementing infrastructure. Hon. Temporary Speaker and Members, I will pay close attention to the concerns raised and focus on ensuring that airstrips across the country remain functional and ready for use. Thank you."
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"content": " Thank you, Cabinet Secretary. Hon. Senators, we will now proceed with today's Questions. Cabinet Secretary, you have The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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