29 Oct 2013 in National Assembly:
Absolutely! So, when you look at the technical evaluation on Annex 3, you will realize that the technical evaluation was done and a company by the name Hala General Trading got 45 and Versatrade International got 38.2. When it comes to evaluations, it is the responsibility of NCPB. If there is anything flawed that was done, then it was done through the Ministry and the NCPB, but not from the suppliers. I want to address the issue of LC. This is like giving an advance payment and it is allowed. It was said that there was drought, a national disaster. ...
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29 Oct 2013 in National Assembly:
emergency had to come in. Those of you who have done finance know that the Letter of Credit is just to guarantee you that when you supply, there is availability of funds from which you will be paid. Hon. Speaker, if you go to the contract, you find that there is provision for the LC. After you have been awarded the contract and you produce the performance bond, that is the time you are allowed to sign the contract. It is very well highlighted and provided for that any company that has won the contract will be issued with an ...
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29 Oct 2013 in National Assembly:
Can you allow me to finish, Leader of Majority Coalition?
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29 Oct 2013 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, as I continue, I would like to give the Leader of Majority Coalition free lessons.
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29 Oct 2013 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, in the procurement process, there is technical evaluation and financial evaluation. The aspect of price comes in during the financial evaluation. You get the points and add them up. You then put it in terms of percentage. So, irrespective of the variances in the scores relating to the price and the technical evaluations, you look at the overall score, and not the score relating to the price. I want the Leader of Majority Coalition to go back and look at the law nicely. Secondly, a company and its directors are totally two different entities. If an issue happens, ...
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29 Oct 2013 in National Assembly:
I am drafting it right here!
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24 Oct 2013 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Speaker. It is, indeed, a difficult situation. We have really consulted, as you can see. I have just realized that my Whip is here and for the purpose of this, I have been advised that we should withdraw that amendment. We support Shukra. It comes a time when decision-making is very difficult. As you can see, leadership has disappeared. My card was there, only to realize that you could not catch my eye but now that I have a chance to speak, I am thankful. If you look at the Article of this Protocol --- It is ...
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23 Oct 2013 in National Assembly:
Hon. Deputy Speaker, sometimes when you are seeking clarification you need to give some background.
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23 Oct 2013 in National Assembly:
Hon. Deputy Speaker, I have no doubt about the performance of Mr. Kinyua. The issue is whether or not he is subjected to the Public Officers Ethics Act? If yes, other colleagues of mine have mentioned about the age limit. Is he also subjected to that? We know very well that the President has been doing integration so as to avoid duplication. So, I need clarification in terms of his role with that of Comptroller of State House.
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15 Oct 2013 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Speaker, Sir. First is to thank you for the direction you have given in line with Article 125 of the Constitution. To add to that, the work of committees has heavily been hindered by Cabinet Secretaries. Article 152(5)(c) of the Constitution says: “The President shall dismiss a Cabinet Secretary if required to do so by a resolution adopted under Clauses (6) to (10). Clause 6 states: “A member of the National Assembly, supported by at least one-quarter of all the Members of the Assembly, may propose a motion requiring the President to dismiss a Cabinet Secretary”. This ...
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