Chris Obure

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 881 to 890 of 1088.

• 27 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am very sympathetic. When I saw this Question, I felt that something ought to be done. That is why I am saying that the section between Ngongoro and Hindi will be considered first. In light of the sentiments expressed in this House, we will try and move quickly. I do not want to give any false indication in this House, but we will have to make a commitment once we know that the funds have been approved by this House. view
• 27 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, you will appreciate that the reason why I cannot make a firm commitment in this regard is because this will not be a unilateral decision on the part of the Ministry of Roads alone. This is done by the Government, which includes other Ministries, for example, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance taking into consideration, all the other priorities around the country. However, I want hon. Members to appreciate what I am saying that there is commitment in this respect and I am very sympathetic. I know that this road will open ... view
• 27 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, really, I do not want to give very definite commitment because these are matters that ought to be agreed upon by all Ministries of the Government. However, I appreciate the fact that there is need to do something here and I will make sure that action is initiated. view
• 26 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: No, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 6 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. view
• 6 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: (a) Yes, citizens of this country get value for money used in constructing footbridges. Millions of Kenyans are today benefiting greatly from the construction of footbridges. This is because these footbridges have enhanced their safety. We have areas around the country where we had makeshift structures which posed serious challenges when people crossed over these rivers. We now have footbridges which are properly constructed and their safety when they cross these rivers is virtually guaranteed. Those foot bridges have helped to reduce travel distances between villages, schools, health facilities, markets and other amenities. Therefore, I think that Kenyans have benefitted ... view
• 6 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: (b) The cost of the footbridge built in Vihiga was Kshs4,888,572. view
• 6 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: (c) The bridge that we built in Vihiga was identified by the local community which included the chief and the assistant chief. They put in a request and after an assessment, it was decided that they needed the foot bridge. The footbridge has helped the people of Vihiga to access Enzaro Health Centre. It is also helping the people, particularly those living in Masana Sub-Location and Ijereli to access markets and that particular health centre in that area. Therefore, we think that it is an essential infrastructure in that particular area. view
• 6 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the budget allocated for construction of footbridges is very small. In fact, Members of Parliament will remember that only two years ago, the amount allocated for footbridges around the country was a mere Kshs25 million. We were able, with the support of hon. Members, to raise that figure to Kshs450 million. The demand for footbridges around the country is huge. view
• 6 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am not in a position to say exactly the progress made on the footbridges that we intended to construct in Karachuonyo. What I know is that, generally, we were late this financial year because we could not get confirmation of the funds from the Treasury. But those funds have now been made available and the view