Amb. Chirau Mwakwere

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 151 to 160 of 429.

• 18 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, your orders are accepted without question. The Ministerial Statement will be issued on Thursday. view
• 6 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair. view
• 6 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: The Government recognizes the pivotal role played by the transport sector in the rapid and sustainable development of our country. The transport sector in Kenya encompasses a system comprising of aviation, roads, rail, maritime, inland waterways and non-motorized means of transport. The sector has been one of the high-key growth areas in the economy with its share of GDP contribution in 2008 being 10 per cent. view
• 6 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: During the current fiscal year, the Ministry will focus on high priority areas in the sector that will contribute towards the realization of the Kenya Vision 2030. It is gratifying to note that the Vision 2030 recognizes the sector as an important enabler of the envisaged national transport transformation. The first Medium-Term Plan (MTP) of the Vision 2030 covering 2008 and 2012 (1st Phase) targets increased investment in infrastructure services such as rail, sea and air transport services, amongst others. An effective and reliable transport system is crucial in lowering the cost of doing business and increasing our country’s competitive ... view
• 6 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I would like, first and foremost, to thank my colleagues for the support that they have affirmed to this Ministry. I would like to thank the Minister for Lands for seconding my Motion, and for assuring us that there will be land available for us to construct the second transport corridor starting from Lamu right through to Southern Sudan and Southern Ethiopia. view
• 6 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am most grateful to the Parliamentary Departmental Committee responsible for transport, works and housing for their clear support and understanding the predicaments that we have in ensuring that funds are made available for that Ministry. I thank hon. Muoki and the whole team plus the Chairman. view
• 6 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are doing all we can to ensure that we provide efficient transport system in the country. There was a mention of developing a bypass at Kibera so that the trains that are north-bound or south-bound do not have to pass through Kibera, considering the problems that we experienced in the very recent past. Yes, that plan is on track. We only need more funds to ensure that we actually lay the track and avoid the high density area of Kibera and the possible problems that could arise. We are doing all we can to ... view
• 6 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Maritime Bill was passed by Parliament and I am very grateful to my colleagues for the support they gave us. That is opening opportunities for Kenyans to participate meaningfully to the maritime transport sector. We have problems, of course, with the personnel in the aviation sector. The aviation sector is unique because it is truly international. Pilots who fly here are the same ones who fly in the skies of Europe, elsewhere and vice-versa. Even the cabin crew also participates at the same level in foreign countries and there is that comparison or internationalization ... view
• 6 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank my colleagues for making many interesting suggestions here, and I accept them all. There are challenges, but some of them do not need extra funding. We shall stand up to ensure that we do the needful to ensure that our people are safe on the road. view
• 6 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to second the Motion on the Vote for the Ministry for Public Works. view