Charles Keter

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Entries 761 to 770 of 940.

• 28 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 28 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 28 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am not against your ruling, but I just wanted to know whether on Wednesday, we will expect the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to also come out with its report or we will be seeking clarification on the same Ministerial Statement. Let it be clear so that we get to know. view
• 22 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. view
• 22 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: (a) The development of Sondu River was undertaken in 1985 by the Japanese International Co-operation Agency (JICA), which recommended a multi-purpose development, comprising of Magwagwa Dam, Sondu Miriu Hydroelectric Power Plant and Kano Plains Irrigation Project. Due to the high capital outlay needed to undertake the entire development, the Government decided to develop a 60-megawatt Sondu Miriu Project since the Japanese Government had provided funding for it to the tune of US$200 million. The contract for Sondu Miriu was, therefore, for the power plant and not for the irrigation scheme. I believe, however, that the other projects have not been ... view
• 22 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is no change of mind. I clearly said that it was a multi-purpose project concerning the Magwagwa Dam Hydroelectric power plant and irrigation. Magwagwa Dam, as I am speaking, has not been done. We are looking for funds, as the Ministry of Energy, so that we can build the dam to sustain the 60-megawatt project. However, the irrigation project cannot fall under the Ministry of Energy. But we are saying that if there are funds, it can be undertaken through the relevant Ministry, because we have provided the infrastructure for it. view
• 22 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to assure the hon. Member that Sondu Miriu Project will not face the same fate. Since it is in Nyakach Constituency which borders my constituency, it is also going to assist me. We fully funded the construction of a primary school and also water points, and the hon. Member knows that. We also drilled 20 boreholes to assist the communities which are there. So, we are conscious so that whatever happened those years regarding Turkwel is not repeated again. But I want to assure hon. Ethuro that we also look into the social responsibilities ... view
• 22 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Mr. Ethuro is a very close friend of mine. On that basis, I will do the needful. view
• 22 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, indeed, I do have responsibility for the entire country. That is why we have been visiting all the projects not only in my neighbouring constituency or my friend's constituency but also in all constituencies, including Chepalungu Constituency. view
• 22 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: 4366 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES January 22, 2009 view