Amos Kimunya

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 4361 to 4370 of 6175.

• 10 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to make the following Statement on delays of scheduled Kenya Airways flights as requested by hon. Magwanga. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Kenya Airways is a hub-and-spoke carrier connecting passengers through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Its hub has 53 destinations worldwide. The hub-and-spoke concept is the preferred airline mode of operations in comparison to point to point operations. There are, however, some challenges with the model because any delay at any of the spokes or outstations tends to cause reactionary delays at the hub, in this case, JKIA and to the entire network as ... view
• 10 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, a Ministerial Statement was sought by an hon. Member of this House. I am responding to the issues as they were raised. He asked for a very comprehensive Statement and I am endeavouring to do the same. view
• 10 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, Kenya Airways has continued to record improved profitability. I think that was also one of the issues that were asked. As at 30th September, 2011, the board announced the achievement, half a year turnover of Kshs54.9 billion which is a 33.3 per cent increase in comparison with the same period last year. That has resulted in a profit of Kshs2.034 billion after tax, compared with the same period last year of Kshs1.436 billion. To ensure the continued growth of Kenya Airways, the board has approved a ten- year Strategic Plan starting with the Financial Year ... view
• 10 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the issue as raised by Mr. Wamalwa on Kiboroa Squatters; the Committee Report will be looked at by the House Business Committee (HBC) on Tuesday and we will see at what point it will be put on the Order Paper. In terms of the clarification by Mr. Magwanga, indeed, the whole import of this Statement was to look at the various issues of concern to delays at different times of the day. The specific circumstances of 14th October, 2011 fall within these kind of issues. I did mention in my Statement that indeed on the ... view
• 10 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I avoided mentioning Wajir airport not because I do not recognise it; it is, indeed, a vital part of our network. But I am also aware that there is a Question whose answer I have signed. I want to give a more specific answer regarding Wajir Airport to the House, so that we can deliberate on it. So, Wajir Airport is a vital facility within our network. view
• 10 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: In terms of whether the delays are caused by the expansion programme that is underway, I did mention that business has expanded. We are all very happy that tourists are coming to Kenya. The Kenya Airways is growing. Indeed, all the other airlines that are operating in this country are recording some good growth. We should be happier. We cannot curtail growth. We cannot tell them not to expand. We know that there have been delays in arrival of aircraft, or they have had to go to other markets to get aircraft. Delays are expected when you have demand and ... view
• 10 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it would be unpractical to guarantee the House that there will be no more delays because a delay could as well be caused by, for instance, a storm or snow in the United Kingdom (UK); that will have a knock-on effect. What we can guarantee is that there will be better communication to passengers whenever a delay occurs, so that they know what to expect rather than being kept in suspense. Some causes of flight delays are beyond the regulator or the airline. view
• 10 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we can have the Ministerial Statement on Tuesday, next week. view
• 10 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will move this Motion in an amended form, and I will be mentioning the names of hon. Members where the amendments are. view
• 10 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion:- THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order Nos. 159 and 176, the following Members be appointed to serve in the Select Committees stated here below:- view