David Gikaria

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No.44(2)(c), I would like to request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing on the construction of the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway bypass from the Stem Hotel to the Njoro Turn-off. The Chairperson should inquire into and report on the following:- (i) the length and route map of the bypass; (ii) details on the design of the road, the scope of work and the cost of the project; (iii) whether a tender has been awarded and if so, what the commencement and completion dates of the projects are; ... view
• 19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity to contribute. First of all, let me thank the Budget and Appropriations Committee for the good work. Of course, yesterday when the Chairman was giving some clarification about the amendments that he had brought on revamping--- That was important. It does not stop counties if they do not have that. view
• 19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: At the same time, it is important to give a condition that if we have polytechnics-- - “Revamping” means not starting others when we have some which do not even have enough resources. It is important for us to know that. view
• 19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Secondly, the Chairman talked about ring-fencing the second option about the Kshs5 million per constituency for completion of centres of excellence. It is important to realize that some constituencies, which were very efficient and effective, have already completed some of the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) projects, which were initiated. So, they should be allowed to spend the Kshs5 million elsewhere. view
• 19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: This Budget Policy Statement has given the direction as to where the Jubilee Government wants to take this country. The five pillars that have come out very clearly from the Budget Policy Statement are to do with creating conducive business environment. Internally, locally and regionally, I think this Budget Policy Statement will improve the business conduciveness, so that we can have foreign investors from the region and internally it will improve the economy of this country. view
• 19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: On food security, the Budget Policy Statement has given enough money, or it has tried to give some money to the agriculture sector to try and improve food security in the country. You know that food security in this country has always been wanting. We have a country where up to now, some areas are still being fed. Through the irrigation initiative, the Jubilee Government is trying to achieve food security. view
• 19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: With regard to infrastructure, it is true that this has always been a problem and it is time we started improving it. view
• 19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: On support of devolution, the Jubilee Government has come out very clearly. If you look at the amendments which have been moved, you will see that the Jubilee Government’s intention is to try and support devolution by giving out more resources. Of course, it has always been said that the Government does not intend to support devolution. view
• 19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Lastly, we have the challenges that the Budget and Appropriations Committee has come up with, with regard to the wage bill and the expenditure of this Government. As it has already been said, the governance structure within the national Government and the county governments needs to be looked into, so that we can reduce the huge wage bill. view
• 19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Of course, security has also been an issue that has dogged this country. Without proper security in this country it is very difficult for people to do business. Security is something that should be taken into consideration when thinking about improving the economy of this country. Business will always thrive in a place that is secure. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view