Elizabeth Ongoro Masha

All parliamentary appearances

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• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand to support this Motion and state that, in my opinion, the introduction of this Bill is long overdue. While I appreciate the fact that Kenya is a signatory to many international protocols, including the Kyoto Protocol, I also want to state that it is true that we have not implemented many of the provisions contained in the protocols. The introduction of this Bill is going to give the platform of implementation. I want to remind this House that one of our goals among the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Goal No.7, is to promote ... view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The Ministry has the following plans to convert Nairobi into a 24-hour economy:- First, the Ministry plans to improve the transport infrastructure within the Central Business District (CBD) by carrying out the following:- The construction of various roads in Nairobi, including non-stop fly-overs, reduction of the number of traffic lights and the elimination of roundabouts and construction of non-motorised transport facilities. On improvement of traffic flow, the Ministry will create park-and-ride areas, construct slip roads and missing links roads. We also intend to improve on both street lighting and security lighting ... view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, I intend to give a comprehensive answer that will satisfy the hon. Member. view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: It is okay, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Lastly, the Ministry is in the process of preparing the Metropolitan Bill, which will be tabled in Parliament soon. view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have already stated that the Ministry has already installed CCTV surveillance cameras in order to enhance security. We are able to monitor all the activities taking place in all the major streets within Nairobi. view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was in the process of giving my elaborate answer but can I now lay it on the Tablet for Members to study? The timeframe is contained in this answer. view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I have said, the CCTV camers have already been installed. By February next year, we will provide rapid bus transport. As I mentioned, we intend to introduce the Metropolitan Bill which, in itself, contains various clauses that touch on the various actions that will help us towards turning Nairobi into a 24-hour economy. view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, currently, we are undertaking construction of the following roads: Bunyala Road, Kapiti Road, Mariakani Road, Dar-es-Salaam Road, Muratina Street between Juja Road and General Waruinge Road and rehabilitation of 1st Avenue Eastleigh will be implemented this financial year. We are also undertaking construction along Argwings Kodhek Road, Peponi Road, Kipande Road, Pumwani, Ladhies, Jogoo and Enterprise roads. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on improvement of traffic flow, we have already created one park-and-ride area along Airport Road. We are in the process of acquiring land along Thika Road even as the construction of the ten lanes takes ... view
• 11 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have held various consultative meetings with the private sector and they are actually our partners in the implementation of this strategy. Our intention is to turn Nairobi into a 24-hour economy. Most of the things we are implementing are actually suggestions that came from the private sector. As I said, there are those that will be implemented within this financial year. Apart from what I have indicated, we are already having a major project on street lighting which will enhance security. With enhanced security, we will not have to encourage people to conduct business at ... view
• 4 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. First and foremost, the Ministry--- view