Beth Mugo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 8 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) No, the project has not stalled. (b) My Ministry, through the Technical Economic Stimulus Programme Consultant, has summoned the contractor and provided the schedules of work which stipulate that the project will end in March, 2011. (c) The Economic Stimulus Project Management Committee shall make a two weekly visit to the site to ensure closer supervision during the construction works. The team--- view
• 8 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: The Economic Stimulus Project Management Committee shall make a two weekly visit to the site to ensure closer supervision during construction work. The team is headed by the technical staff from the Ministry of Public Works, Sotik District. The District Medical Officer of Health will provide monthly progress reports on the project. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to add here that it is true that the project had a slowdown and we requested the committee on the ground to ensure that the work starts moving again. The contractor explained that he had problems because of the bad road and ... view
• 8 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the MOH would have no authority to pay without compliance on the ground. Indeed, he is not the only signatory. I would request the Member of Parliament, who, as we started this project, we agreed that the Members of Parliament will also play a major role to make sure that the project does not stall or we do not finish the money before the work is done--- It is also for the management committee view
• 8 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would be the wrong person to answer that question because I do not know how the Ministry of Works organizes their work. As far as my answer is concerned, I know that that is the team that is used. But I can also enquire on that because it is the Ministry of Public Works which organizes that work. view
• 8 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, all the money that is supposed to go to these health centres is available. But it is paid according to the progress of work. When the facility is ready, the money for furnishing will also be available. I really do want to urge that we must finish these projects on time, otherwise, the money will go back to Treasury and then it will be a case of not utilizing all the money. Hon. Members are the ones who will help us to make sure that the program moves on time. That is why I thank the hon. ... view
• 8 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Yes, from the meeting that took place, I would like to confirm that the contractor has been impressed upon that the work must be finished by then. Of course, it will be reviewed from time to time. That is why I said I appreciate your partnership that you also keep on briefing us if you are doubtful that the work is not happening the way it should. The contractor has said it will be finished. My biggest concern is that they finish all the programs before the end of the financial year. view
• 8 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I want to oppose this amendment very strongly from a health side. We should increase the cost of cigarettes. We should increase taxes on cigarettes because when you bring down the taxes, the number of children who start to smoke increase. Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, cigarette-related diseases are the biggest killer in this country and globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that tobacco-related illnesses will cause more deaths than malaria, childhood diseases and all the others combined. view
• 8 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, we have to look at this as far as the interest of Kenyans is concerned and not the money we make. This is because health is paramount over everything else. I plead with these hon. Gentlemen and Ladies that if we throw the health of Kenyans to the dogs and fight for a certain company, we really betray our nation and children. If there is any revision to the taxation, it should go up and not bring it down so that cigarettes do not flood the country. We will be making nonsense of the Tobacco ... view
• 7 Dec 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am begging for your indulgence. I have something which is difficult to put off tomorrow morning. Therefore, I request that the question directed to my Ministry be deferred to Thursday afternoon. We appreciate that I was here from the beginning. It is not that I am avoiding this Question. I was here since 2.30 p.m. view
• 24 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) It is true that people fell ill after having a meal at a funeral. The meal included the meat in question. The resultant effect was diarrhea and vomiting, suggestive of food poisoning. The meat in question had been inspected by a veterinary officer from Githunguri, because the area borders Githunguri and Lari, and was deemed to be fit for human consumption. The preparation of the food at the funeral might have led to the contamination of the same. (b) Mr. Chege Gathumuni, a father of five, died of pneumonia and had ... view