David Aoko Were

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 691 to 700 of 733.

• 8 May 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to ask the Minister if there are any other projects lined up for Matungu in the next three years. view
• 7 May 2008 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Medical Services:- (a) whether he is aware that, despite the elevation of Matungu Health Centre to the level of a district hospital in 2007, sufficient personnel have not been posted to the hospital to cope with the increased demands; and, (b) when the hospital will be equipped with essential equipment and sufficient staff posted to enable it serve wananchi effectively. view
• 6 May 2008 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Agriculture:- (a) whether he could confirm that the Government has set guidelines on the price of cane per tonne payable to farmers by millers; (b) whether he could further confirm that some millers have been contravening these guidelines; and, (c) if answers to (a) and (b) above are in the affirmative, what action the Ministry is taking against those contravening the guidelines and to ensure compliance by all millers. view
• 6 May 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the answer that has been given is not satisfactory. On the 17th of September last year, at about 11.00 a.m. at Mumias Sugar Company, the Government gave a directive that with effect from that day, the price of cane per tonne payable to farmers would be Kshs2,500. The Minister made that announcement as a directive in front of His Excellency the President, the then Vice-President, the Attorney-General and it was supposed to take effect on that day. Mr. Speaker, Sir, could the Assistant Minister inform this House why the directive has not been applied by Mumias Sugar ... view
• 6 May 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Assistant Minister is misleading the House by saying that if we apply the pricing formula, the correct price applicable to the farmers would be Kshs2,100. If we applied that formula, the correct amount that should be paid to the farmers is Kshs2,700, which is being paid by West Kenya Sugar Company. So, talking about Kshs2,100, is misleading this House. The Government gave a directive at Mumias Sugar Company not anywhere else, when the President went to lay the foundation stone of the co-generation project. The Assistant Minister has indicated, in the answer to the last question, ... view
• 16 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me this chance to contribute to this Motion. On the outset, I would like to assure the people of Matungu and Kenyans at large that I am not tired. I am young and energetic. I do not see the need of us going on recess at this time when we have a lot of business which is undone. Why should we go home when we still have a lot of business to do? His Excellency the Vice-President and Minister for Home Affairs, whom I respect and like very much, has stated ... view
• 16 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: I am saying that there is no need of going home because we are tired and we want to go and inspect 3272 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES August 16, 2007 the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) projects or to go and meet our people. That is our duty. We know very well that, this is a year of election. If we want to stick here, it is up to us. We do not need to be given a chance to go and meet the people. If you want to go and stay there, it is fine. Whether you are given a break or ... view
• 18 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware that the law requiring that 30 per cent of shares in the telecommunications sector be locally-owned, is a hindrance to the growth of the industry. The requirement has, indeed, hindered the licensing of the second national fixed line telephone operator and the third mobile telephone operator. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the records held by the Government indicate that in the two instances, the local partners were unable to raise the 30 per cent and, thus, stifling the licensing process. (b) My Ministry is undertaking a policy review ... view
• 18 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this condition is not something that is new and it was not brought about by this Government. Actually, the requirement of local participation is an old issue. As at 2001, the requirement was that local participation should have been 60 per cent but it was realized that it was too high. That is why it was reduced to 30 per cent. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I can assure the House that this change in law will be brought very soon. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 18 Apr 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I have said earlier, the idea was to make Kenyans own part of these resources. But now that it has been realized that it is difficult, I would like to request hon. Members to come up with other suggestions because one of the suggestions that we had was to lift the requirement. But that is also a good suggestion that can be given to the Government so that it can be considered, because it involves money. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view