Elias Peter Mbau

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to seek a Ministerial Statement from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Government, on the tussle within the Nairobi City Council, due to the purported debt of Kshs9 billion allegedly not paid by the Nairobi Water Company. This matter had been highlighted in various fora and it is causing the workers of the various departments concern and anxiety. I would like the Minister in his Statement to clarify the following aspects:- 1. Who is owed this colossal amount of money and what is the actual status of the debt? 2. What ... view
• 13 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Fiscal Management Bill, Bill No.20, be referred to the relevant Departmental Committee in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No.101(A)(1) view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Agriculture:- (a) whether he is aware that despite the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), Maragwa Depot, having been re-opened in 2007, the same has now been closed owing to failure by the Government to provide fertilizer and grains; (b) when the Minister will deploy staff and operationalize the facility, which is well-connected by both road and rail transport; and, (c) whether he could also confirm the recommended price charged by the Board for respective categories of cereals and other produce. view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to thank the Assistant Minister for that attempt. The depot was re-opened in 2007. Since then, it has been empty. When I raised this matter, the Ministry tried to make the depot a little active. Last week, the Ministry brought 100 bags of CAN fertilizer. I want to thank the Ministry for that. I am told that some bags of maize have been deposited there. The Assistant Minister has said that the Ministry has posted a depot manager to the facility. I would appreciate if he could tell me the name of the manager, ... view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I really want to believe every word of the Assistant Minister. I am happy that before he answered this Question, he ensured that he talked about some items being at the depot. He has also clearly told this House that there is a manager for that depot. I would not want to come back to this House to ask the name of the manager. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I just want the Assistant Minister to confirm that the manager who will now operate the depot will have his own separate budget for that depot, independent of ... view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the matter that I want to raise is on the Order Paper today. It is slated for discussion in the next Order. I learnt about it when I came to the House. view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when we rose up in the morning, we learnt in the Press that yesterday, this House discussed and that Members of Parliament would not be taxed--- view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, you can see that is why--- view