Amb. Chirau Mwakwere

All parliamentary appearances

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• 26 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Minister has clearly indicated that he is talking about enforcement of traffic rules. That does not fall directly under the Ministry of Transport. However, we are satisfied with the work that is being done by the relevant departments in enforcing traffic regulations. It is up to drivers, road users, passengers and everybody else to ensure that each one plays their part in the enforcement of traffic rules. view
• 26 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am equally concerned, and probably, more concerned, than most of my colleagues, at the rate of accidents on our roads. There are certain issues that have to be clear in our minds; that is the question of roles and responsibilities. The role of the Ministry of Transport has to do with legislation. That is contained in the Traffic Act Cap. 403. We give rules and regulations. These rules and regulations are not made for the Ministry of Transport. They are made for vehicle owners, vehicle operators and vehicle users, including passengers and pedestrians. Mr. Speaker, Sir, ... view
• 26 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, maybe I was talking too fast. I would like to make it very clear that everything we do in this country--- view
• 26 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I did not underrate anybody, nor did I refer to individuals' IQs. We are all Members of Parliament. However, I am insisting that we must understand responsibilities as given by this same House. My Ministry's role in the road transport as far as traffic is concerned, was given by this House. It is under Cap.403 of the Traffic Act, Laws of Kenya. I am implementing every section of the Act to the letter. We need to understand that. view
• 26 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir--- view
• 26 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for your protection and ensuring that Members make comments or ask questions with respect and decorum and in a manner that befits the high positions that they hold. view
• 26 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we meet, at least, once every month. view
• 26 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank the hon. Member for that supplementary question which contributes positively to the Question. The rate of accidents in the country is very high. The unfortunate thing here is that this is virtually the same trend in the developing world. However, we want to be better than others. The numbers may be seen to have increased but, unfortunately, they are proportionate to the 6,000 vehicles that we register every month in this country. Mathematically, the number has not really increased in ratio. The number of vehicles on our roads has been increasing by 6,000 vehicles per ... view
• 26 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, may I, please, have your protection, so that I may finish this? However, we, together with the Police Department, have worked out a programme, 3612 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES November 26, 2008 particularly for the Christmas and the New Year seasons, to ensure that we have greater enforcement and deliberately so. Our statistics show that, in December and January, we have the highest number of casualties on our roads. Secondly, the biggest problem is the nature of our roads, but I am pleased to state that more and more of our roads are being improved to a level, which ... view
• 26 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I said that we consult with the Minister, at least, once every month. However, I am prepared to do exactly what the hon. Member has requested. Whenever I meet the Commissioner of Police, I will make it public. We will appear on television and other media houses. view