Elias Peter Mbau

All parliamentary appearances

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• 23 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir, you heard the Assistant Minister say that districts are 620 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES April 23, 2008 created when residents of an area request for them. I want to put it to him that in 2004, the people of Maragwa, Murang'a districts and Gatanga Constituency all comprising of seven constituencies sat down with all councillors under the chairmanship of the then Minister for Provincial Administration and National Security and demanded the creation of Murang'a Central District. That was in 2005. Discussions were taken up to the Minister's office. I want the Minister to tell me whether that is ... view
• 23 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 23 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir, I understand that the Assistant Minister assumed office very recently. However, could he confirm that--- view
• 22 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Roads:- (a) whether he could confirm that survey and design works on Maragwa-Gathera- Irembu Road has been completed after the road was included in Development Budget for 2006/2007; and, (b) when this high potential road will be upgraded to bitumen standards. view
• 22 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: It is not in my hands! view
• 22 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that answer is satisfactory. I want to thank the Assistant Minister. However, I would want to notify him that this is a specific Question, requiring a specific answer. Therefore, it would not be wise for him to tell me that the road will be considered for upgrading to bitumen standards along with other roads. I would like him to confirm that, that particular road I have asked about is the one he is referring to. Could he also confirm that it will be done in the next financial year? view
• 22 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think it is in order to commend the Assistant Minister for making a spirited effort to answer supplementary questions by hon. Members that were not raised in the main Question. I think he has done a good job. I also want to thank him for capturing the spirit of the other road that was not specifically mentioned in the Question. It was occasioned by a recent event when we had to lay to rest one of our late colleagues, Mr. Mwenje. Hon. Members and other friends who attended that funeral were unable to access the ... view
• 15 Apr 2008 in National Assembly: asked the Minister for Education:- (a) whether he is aware that the funds under the Constituency Secondary School Bursary Scheme for 2008 are yet to be released, and; (b) what plans he has to ensure that, aside from the Government's free secondary education policy, gifted but needy students are specifically catered for in the scheme. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also want to note that so far, I do not have the written answer. view
• 19 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Maragwa for returning me to Parliament, so that I can continue to serve them as well as Kenya. I also want to take this opportunity to congratulate the President for giving this House and the nation a very well thought-out Speech that has, indeed, espoused a lot of policies and put in place envisaged Bills that if seriously taken into account and passed by this House, will lay the foundation for future progress and growth of this country. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, ... view
• 19 Mar 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with those few remarks, I beg to support. view