Amb. Chirau Mwakwere

All parliamentary appearances

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• 26 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. In view of the fact that Kambimiwa Airstrip in Kitale has began to attract larger aircrafts this year on account of increased number of passengers, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) intends to implement the following works during the next financial year:- (i) A new passenger waiting shade to protect passengers from elements of weather. (ii) A toilet block to enhance sanitation facilities. (iii) Provision of electric power by connecting to Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) mains. (iv) Rehabilitation of the access road and car park. (v) Acquisition of land adjacent to the ... view
• 25 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. In view of the fact that Kambimiwa Airstrip in Kitale has began to attract larger aircrafts this year on account of increased number of passengers, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) intends to implement the following works during the next financial year:- (i) A new passenger waiting shade to protect passengers from elements of weather. (ii) A toilet block to enhance sanitation facilities. (iii) Provision of electric power by connecting to Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) mains. (iv) Rehabilitation of the access road and car park. (v) Acquisition of land adjacent to the ... view
• 15 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The Kisumu Airport upgrading project has actually commenced; instructions to commence works were given to the contractor on 10th September, 2008. The contractor is mobilising and is currently on site, setting up the site offices and a workers' camp. (b) The contractor for the project is China Overseas Engineering Group Company Limited. The scheduled dates for commencement and completion of the project are as follows:- Commencement date is 10th September, 2008; the contract period is 22 months and completion date is 9th July, 2010. Thank you. view
• 15 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my friend, hon. Outa, has asked several supplementary questions, but I will attempt to answer all of them. On the question whether this answer was given for the sake of answering, work has actually commenced. It must be completed within 22 months. I am not in a position right now, to tell you exactly where they are located, but they are within the periphery of Kisumu International Airport in Kisumu City. view
• 15 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we carried out a feasibility study and that is why we are expanding Kisumu International Airport. The feasibility study touched on aspects like traffic forecast, financial analysis of the project, economic analysis and we came up with concrete recommendations. 2766 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES October 15, 2008 Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, based on all those factors, we concluded that it was high time that we expanded Kisumu International Airport to accommodate bigger aircrafts and be a hub of aviation not only in the sub-region in terms of the lake, but even beyond into countries like the Democratic Republic ... view
• 15 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, however hard I try, it will not be possible for me to get the airport in Kisumu completed at the end of this year to allow Airforce One to land! view
• 15 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Nonetheless, I will tell the contractors to work as hard as possible to complete it within the term of office of the next President of the United States of America. view
• 15 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my answer to hon. Shakeel's question is that, there is really no objection to name an airport after any of our heroes. That is in the hands of the leaders of the country and we can agree on that. Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 15 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to confirm to the House that we have a schedule for upgrading all airports in strategic areas in the country, and they actually include Kericho and Bomet. view
• 15 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are doing it in phases, because we do not want to shut down the airport altogether. We would want aircrafts to land and take off while we extend the length of the runway and improve other facilities. So, it is being done in phases so as to incorporate activities at the airport. view