Elizabeth Ongoro Masha

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2611 to 2620 of 2683.

• 17 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) My Ministry was mandated in April, 2008, to carry out development of integrated Nairobi Metropolitan area. At the onset, one of the things we undertook was to produce our objectives in a document that has been referenced here as Nairobi Metro 2030 Strategy. After this, my Ministry has undertaken the following projects. Under the infrastructure development, we have completed roads and road junctions on Mbagathi and Ngong’ roads, Mbagathi and Langata roads, Bunyala and Commercial Street, Mariakani, Kapiti, Makueni, Chogoria and Dunga roads. Ongoing projects under the infrastructure development include the Garden ... view
• 17 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we became aware of that challenge when my Ministry started executing its mandate. So, one of the first things we did was to put in place a central committee with representatives from all the local authorities. That is how we were able to know what their priority projects are. They sit in that committee. When we were presenting the Nairobi Metro 2030 Strategy, all the councils’ chairmen and all the mayors were in attendance. view
• 17 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are aware of the situation. We are in constant consultation with Nairobi City Council to ensure that street lights are maintained. However, there is a lot of vandalism which takes place, and we are addressing that problem. view
• 17 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, my Ministry is aware of the problem. That is one of the major challenges we are dealing with. However, this is not something which can be dealt with in a week’s time or in a few months’ time. We have put in place infrastructure to ensure that when we implement the master-strategy, which we are still attempting to implement, because of lack of adequate funding--- As I mentioned here, what we presented to the Government was a Kshs33 trillion budget, and we were given Kshs3 billion. Under those circumstances, we are implementing what is possible within that ... view
• 17 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the partial plan that the hon. Member has referred to has been finalised. When we invited people to come and express interest, we invited both local and international companies. We have already given it out to the best concept that was presented. In a few years’ time, you will see us start to implement what they will have presented to us. view
• 1 Sep 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to, first, thank all Kenyans for going through a peaceful Referendum campaign and a peaceful process, not forgetting the very critical role that was played by the Committee of Experts (CoE). I also want to remind all leaders that now is the time to heal. As we go on recess, it is the time for us leaders to lead in the healing process. It is time for Kenyans to move forward in unity as a nation; as one people, forgetting the past and knowing that we are standing on the threshold of a new ... view
• 1 Sep 2010 in National Assembly: In saying that, I also want to remind the women of this nation that, in spite of the heavy gains that they have got in this Constitution, they must be very vigilant. They must view
• 1 Sep 2010 in National Assembly: be vigilant to ensure that everything that is contained and provided for in the Constitution is implemented without any changes. It is our responsibility also as Kenyans to ensure that as leaders and, especially as Parliament, we play our role effectively without undue delay. view
• 1 Sep 2010 in National Assembly: With those few remarks, I beg to support. view
• 1 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, sometimes you have to allow wisdom to rein. Having considered the proceedings taking place in this House from yesterday and the limitation of time and the outcome of every proposed amendment, I beg to withdraw my proposed amendment to Article 89. view