Benson Makali Mulu

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• 30 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: point “B”. To some extent, they also improve commerce and open new opportunities for Kenyan business people. Quite a number of Members have contributed to this Bill, but there are important clauses that we must take note of. Under the transitional provisions, Clause 96(2) of the Bill talks about protecting staff working in these authorities. Currently, we have three authorities namely; the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA). There are also officers at the county level who will be in charge of road construction. This Bill ensures that ... view
• 30 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, this Bill will help Kenyans because there are situations where people have developed their plots, and very early in the morning, big tractors go there and demolish the structures without any warning or compensation. People lose their lifelong investment. There is need to make sure that the individuals are given adequate notice before their land is taken for purposes of constructing a road. We should also ensure that the individuals are compensated where need arises. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the ... view
• 30 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: The other important thing of this Bill is to ensure that we have a uniform and standardised way of constructing roads. We know the expected standards, but you will find people either constructing a narrow road or they compromise the quality of the road. So, this Bill puts a lot of emphasis on the need to make sure that the allowed standards and quality of roads are adhered to. The Director-General should be very qualified on matters of civil engineering to make sure that the necessary standards are adhered to. This Bill will make sure that the county governments and ... view
• 30 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: I want to give an example. In early 1980s, a road from Kitui Town to Machakos Town was constructed by the Israelites. That is the road I use every time I go home. For the last 35 years, only minor repairs have been undertaken on that road and yet it is still intact. You can drive at a speed of 100 kilometres per hour without any worry. In this country, roads are constructed today and in three years’ time, they are in deplorable state. The potholes on our roads are the type you can fit in while standing. This Bill ... view
• 30 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: As I conclude, I want to say that roads are important in this country. I want the two levels of government - the county governments and the national Government - to make sure that there are consultations as we develop roads, so that at the end of the day we do not get some areas having very good roads and others with no roads. I want to remind you of the Kibwezi-Kitui Road, which I have spoken about for the last 30 years. It has never been constructed. If this Bill becomes an Act of Parliament, it will pave way ... view
• 29 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Let me also support the adoption of this Second Supplementary--- view
• 29 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: On the Second Supplementary Report of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, the issues of Supplementary Estimates in this country are provided for in the Constitution. The Public Finance Management (PFM) Act says that there can be as many supplementary estimates as possible, so long as they are done within two months after the expenditure is incurred. International best practice demands that planning and budgeting be as realistic as possible and, at the same time, also build a bit of flexibility into the budget-making process so that the country does not suffer. view
• 29 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: I think this House has been very accommodative of the Executive. I would want to plead with the Leader of the Majority Party to please pass this message to the Executive that, as a House, we are organized in terms of the way we do our business. The House Business Committee (HBC) really struggled yesterday to squeeze this agenda into today’s Order Paper. I do not think we need to be doing that. As a House, we need to be given enough time so that we can plan well and also allow committees enough time to scrutinize the budget estimates. ... view
• 29 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: In future, as a House, we need to come out very clearly and say we will not allow this anymore. We have really been accommodative. Listening to the Chairman, at times, I think this is a complicated job to do because of the kind of comments he keeps giving this House every time he is presenting the Supplementary Budget. They are the same. I do not know whether we need to change the legal framework to make sure that we have only one Supplementary Budget and also indicate when it should be submitted. If it is not submitted, then we ... view
• 29 Jun 2016 in National Assembly: The other thing is the issue of implementation. We are told that money has been spent, but we have less than about 20 hours to the closure of the financial year. I am just wondering, if the House declines to approve these Supplementary Estimates, what will happen? It would mean The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view