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"content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is not possible to design dams of this size and get them through the tender processes. The funding has already been obtained and, therefore, it is not possible for this to be done earlier than May, 2015, with all the designs and the construction work having been done."
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"content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, probably, it will be good for the Minister to inform the House which year this provision in the Budget is, in view of the fact that we have had Government Ministries and departments providing budgetary allocations for programmes and projects they want to undertake. They keep on telling Kenyans that these are the programmes and projects to be done, and it is only because they have been promised or told by some foreign donors that money will become available. That money never becomes available as and when the public expects to reap the benefits of the projects. I would be happier to know how much is already provided for in the financial year and how much is anticipated in the next financial year, so that, at least, we know, systematically, and on a year in, year out basis, what the people of Kieni expect to be achieved."
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"content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, if the hon. Member listened to my response, I said that we already have Kshs40 million for undertaking the feasibility study of this project. Once that is completed, this project will start in May, 2013 and it will take two years. The money has already been signed for. However, in projects like these, I noticed that there are so many other things that come up. We had one project in Bura that started nine years ago, but there have been so many complications even when the feasibility study has been ready and the donors have money. Sometimes we ourselves do not do what we need to do to ensure that work is done fast, so that people can benefit. The one I am talking about is funded by the Arab Bank. I do hope that this one will not have any complications. Since the money is available and it has been signed for, it is up to us, the Government, to let work be done. The Ministry of Water and Irrigation has gone through difficulties because of the work that we started to do three years ago which never used to be done before; there are so many interests that have shown up in the Ministry of Water and Irrigation. Some of the work that ought to have been finished has stalled because of these interests. I hope and pray that Kenyans will start understanding the importance of the projects that we have embarked on and ensure that we provide water to the people, so that we reduce their suffering due to food shortage."
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"content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Minister has said that these irrigation dams will cost Kshs5 billion. Could she tell us whether the donor is funding the entire projects, or whether the Government of Kenya will contribute part of the money? Is the project co-funded by the Government?"
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"content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, when we sign contracts for a project of this magnitude with donors, sometimes there is a requirement that the Government co-funds 10 per cent of the cost of the project. That money comes from the Exchequer. That way, the donors are able to see the seriousness of the Government in funding and completing projects. That is what it is."
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"content": "I know that the people of Kieni are very anxious because of the magnitude of the project. Kenyans are also anxious to know when this work will be completed. However, my interest is in the design stage when the feasibility study is done. Have you given this to one contractor or several of them? If so, can we also know them, so that hon. Members from that area can know who to approach if the work is delayed?"
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"content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, consultancy is usually advertized and consultants apply. They go through the tendering processes. Once we have picked the consultant we will be able to announce him."
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"content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, will the Minister attend the inauguration o f the project when that time comes?"
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"content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have already said that the project will start in May, 2013."
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"content": "Question No.1219"
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