Atanas Manyala

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 91 to 100 of 196.

• 13 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, one thing to note is that the process of updating the list is continuous and is done as the returns are received. The list also keeps changing as some beneficiaries exit the programme, mainly due to natural attrition. Where this happens replacements are done with deserving persons from the same or neighbouring locations, districts or constituencies. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Mr. Koech had requested that I present a strategic plan showing how my Ministry intends to ensure that the programme is rolled out all over the country to ensure that all deserving citizens of this country ... view
• 13 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Thirdly, Mr. Wambugu had sought to know the amounts that have been disbursed to date, and approximately how much has been disbursed to Mathioya Constituency. To date Kshs694,260,000 has been disbursed through the programme in the 44 districts covered so far, out of which Kshs1,785,000 has been disbursed to beneficiaries in Mathioya Constituency. Finally, Mr. Imanyara had sought assurance to the House on the measures my Ministry had put in place to ensure that the programme’s money goes to the right people and not to fake people. This, indeed, is a very valid concern and I wish to assure the ... view
• 13 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Above all, beneficiaries do acknowledge payment by signing the payrolls, whose originals are forwarded to the Ministry Headquarters for verification against existing previous records. Finally, due to the overwhelming number of questions on this and other programs, I would like to appeal to hon. Members to get in touch with my Ministry whenever they require certain/specific information regarding the various programs. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 13 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Constitution was promulgated last year in August. The provision of caring for the elderly is compulsory. However, the Government and the Ministry have been very sensitive to the plight of its poor people and we started this program early. However, as I have told you, money is the biggest problem. As soon as we get the money, we should be able to consider every district and every person who deserves it in the country. view
• 13 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I think I have addressed that issue in one of the documents that I have given the hon. Member. At least, we have projected the money progressively. We have indicated how much money we need in the 2011/2012 Financial Year. I have given that document to the hon. Member and he should be able to look at it. view
• 13 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if the hon. Member has any problem, he can go through that list and verify with the people on the ground. He can find out whether they have been paid or not. According to the information I have from the ground, those are the beneficiaries of that programme. view
• 13 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the amount of money, as I have said is a flat figure of Kshs1, 500 per person who is benefitting. Mathioya Constituency falls under the former Murang’a North District, where 817 people are beneficiaries. Kangema has 100 beneficiaries; Kiharu - 632 and Mathioya - 85. This programme was rolled out to the districts but with time we will roll it out to every constituency or person rather than to the districts. However, the hon. Member should appreciate that this was a pilot project and this is how it has been implemented. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, ... view
• 13 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think I had talked about the criteria. When I gave my answer last time, I talked of eligibility criteria. I said the cash transfer targets ultra poor households with characteristics which include poor nutrition, poor health and low income among others. The four main aspects of the criteria for selecting beneficiaries are households with an older person of 65 years and above; extremely poor households and households not enrolled in any other regular cash transfer program. The identified older person must not be receiving any kind of pension. view
• 13 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, yes, when the programme is fully rolled out, both Kieni West and East districts will benefit. view
• 13 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we will consider both Kisumu West and Kisumu Rural districts in the next roll up. view