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    "speaker_name": "The Assistant Minister for Medical Services",
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    "content": "(Mr. Mungatana: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The construction of three two-bedroomed, one-storey block and two-bedroomed bungalows that were to be done at the Eldoret Prison site work was to run parallel with Nakuru Prison site in a single contract for 52 weeks from 15th September, 2003 to 13th September, 2007. The contractor appears to have concentrated more on the Nakuru project as opposed to the works in Eldoret due to reasons he considers logistical. The reasons for failure to complete the construction in time have been given as follows:- (i) unfavourable weather pattern, which hampered the works progress; (ii) a delay occurred in the appointment of the projects' sub-contractors; (iii) post-election disturbances; (iv) the contractor gave a notice consequent to the post-election disturbances for suspension of works in May 2008 and eventually suspended the works in June 2008. (b) The total amount paid to Burrel International Company at Eldoret Prison site was Kshs4,501,365.70 and the breakdown is as follows: builder's work, Kshs3.7 million, the materials on site, Kshs1.27 million, less retention by PS to be paid at the end of the contract, Kshs500,000. Net paid so far, Kshs4.5 million. (c) The following measures have been put in place by the Government to ensure that the houses have been completed. (1.) The Ministry will fast-track the processing of the remainder of the sub-structure claims that have been made by the contractor. (2.) The question of the suspension of works has been addressed in consultation with the Ministry of Public Works, Office of the Vice-President and Ministry of Home Affairs and the contractor. It has been resolved that the sub-contractor should go back to the site as pending issues are resolved. This is the most viable solution as opposed to termination, because it may take long before another contractor is appointed. The building sub-contractor already appointed has demonstrated that he can deliver the project when promptly facilitated. (3.) It has been agreed that the contractor should apply for extension of time, attaching a works programme for the remainder of the works for approval by the Ministry of Public Works, and ensuring performance bonds are valid up to the completion of the contract. 4. Immediately the work resumes, the project manager will be expected to undertake regular monitoring, jointly with officers of the Ministry to ensure that the project does not fall behind schedule. 3750 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES December 2, 2008 5. Since the contract does not allow for fluctuation, it has been resolved that the contractor should lodge claims, if any, in accordance with contract provisions for evaluation by the Ministry of Public Works."
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