Amb. Chirau Mwakwere

All parliamentary appearances

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• 27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there was a question also, on whether there was competitive bidding internationally before the report was tabled to the Cabinet. My point here is that it is a strategy of inviting foreign investors and this is what is obtaining today in countries like Malaysia, Djibouti and even nearer home in Rwanda. view
• 27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the information of the hon. Member, under the law you can procure by invitation and we should not lose opportunities just because we want to operate on only one side of the possibilities that are open. view
• 27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Finally, there was a question relating to the area of land that will be leased to the Afro-Asian Company. It is 90 acres at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). JKIA owns 12,000 acres of land and out of them, we are making use of 3.5 acres for the runway, buildings and storage facilities. We have already set aside 6,000 acres for the possible construction of a second runway, probably in the next 20 years because our landings and take-offs do not yet justify the construction of a second runway. However, we have land set ... view
• 27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Altogether, we have 2,000 acres of land which can be used for other development. So, we have leased only 90 out of the 2,000 acres that are available for further development for the good of the nation. So, I think we are justified to have just set aside 90 acres and we have a balance of 1,910 acres still to work on for further development. view
• 27 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Thank you. view
• 22 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, having debated the Merchant Shipping Bill at its Second Reading, and having noted all the concerns that have been raised by hon. Members, their suggestions and, indeed, their support, which is obvious, and considering the importance of this Bill, I beg to move. view
• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir--- view
• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, having noted all the points that have been raised by hon. Members, relating to the Merchant Shipping Bill, I wish to confirm that we have taken note of all the suggestions and points that have been made. view
• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: I would also like to confirm that once this Bill is passed into law, there will be legal provisions to enable me give regulations that will ensure greater control of any aspects that may be of serious concerns, which controls will improve the maritime environment. view
• 21 Jan 2009 in National Assembly: I beg to move that this Bill be carried forward to the next stage. view