Charles Keter

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 821 to 830 of 940.

• 16 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I come from an area where we have a problem with expatriates coming in. That is why I am passionate about it. James Finlay and Unilever have brought in a lot of managers. We do not want to see a replica of the same in some of our parastatals. If we have competent Kenyans who can deliver - I am not saying that they cannot deliver - be they white Africans or not, let them be given the job. view
• 16 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in this year's Budget, REA has been given about Kshs4 billion, which is short of what they requested. That means that the proposal of five projects per constituency that hon. Members forwarded will not be effected. We will not be able to do the five projects. However, we will do about three projects per constituency. That means that in the next financial year, so that we can be in tandem with the Vision 2030, we will ask for more funds. We will urge this House when it comes to Appropriation Bill, to ensure that the Ministry ... view
• 16 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: LEVEL OF INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES STOCK MARKETS July 16, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1885 view
• 15 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The current peak electricity demand is 1,049 megawatts, while the peak generation capacity, excluding the emergency capacity, is 1,074 megawatts. The emergency is 146 megawatts. The peak demand is expected to grow by 6.5 per cent during the 2008/2009 Financial Year, and by 7 per cent thereafter. (b) A total of 212 megawatts of new generation capacity will be commissioned within the next two years, while completion of the upgrading work at Kiambere Power Station by March, 2009, will add an additional 20 megawatts of new generation capacity and restore a further ... view
• 15 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there was a slight amendment to the figures in the answer but, generally, it is the same answer. The Ministry of Energy is embarking on geothermal and hydro- power to increase the reserve margin from 15 per cent to 30 per cent by next year. Therefore, Vision 2030 will be achieved. view
• 15 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that is a different Question, but I will answer it because it falls under the same Ministry of Energy. Where there are existing transformers throughout the country, the KPLC is embarking on marketing. There are projects like Umeme Pamoja and Customer Creation, which aim at providing electricity to the people. Our target is to increase our percentage, from the current 10 per cent to 20 per cent, by 2010 and to 40 per cent by 2012. To achieve that target, the Ministry, through the KPLC, is connecting people to the national grid in areas where there are ... view
• 15 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, 76 per cent of power generation is through KenGen and 16 per cent is through the IPPs. The IPPs are Tsavo, Iberafrica, Orpower and Mumias. Currently, Mumias is producing only 2 megawatts, but it is expanding its baggase. At the end of the year, it should be producing 26 per cent. The rate varies. The KenGen uses both hydro and geothermal power. At the end, it sells its power to the KPLC at about Kshs3.30 per megawatt. Generally, the IPPs use diesel engines and have factored in the cost of fuel. The rate ranges between Kshs9 and ... view
• 15 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think I had explained the rates. The only thing that I cannot produce at the moment are the contracts because the Question did not ask for that. However, I would like to say that the contracts are running for long periods. It is up to about 15 years, because we cannot afford to stay without the Independent Power Producers (IPPs), who contribute about 15 per cent. view
• 15 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the contracts have no problem. They are okay. They state the period. However, for the sake of clarity I think there is the Departmental Committee on Energy, Communications and Public Works which can be asked for that. However, I will attempt to give this when answering another Question on that. view
• 15 Jul 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I said 76 per cent is from KenGen and 16 per cent is from IPPs. I have said what the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) purchases. KenGen sells at Kshs3 and the others vary per company. But I may not be able to tell him how much it is being bought for. view