Eng. Ephraim Mwangi Maina

All parliamentary appearances

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• 1 Dec 2021 in Senate: As you realise, we have no Implementation Committee in this House. This Committee will follow up to ensure that the decisions pertaining to lands, environment and natural resources are implemented so that the work we do is useful to Kenyans. view
• 1 Dec 2021 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I submit. view
• 17 Nov 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also rise to add my voice to this matter. I remember when you were in the Chair somebody said that CSs are very busy and it was discussed in this House. I found some Members here entertaining the idea that a PS, CAS or any “Johnnie Walker” can appear on behalf of a CS and I rose to object. view
• 17 Nov 2021 in Senate: I meant once a CS refuses to appear, you can have anybody from the Ministry. That is the one I am referring to as “Johnnie Walker”. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to bring your attention to this matter because it was discussed. Perhaps we should check the HANSARD and see what we said. I objected and I believe somebody else also did. This House must come out clearly. I request you to communicate that this House will only deal with CSs, not because that is what we want, but because that is what the Constitution requires since they are responsible. ... view
• 17 Nov 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.51 to make a Statement on the Activities of the Standing Committee on Energy in the last quarter from 20th July to 16th November, 2021. I start by noting that during the period under review, the Committee lost our dedicated Vice-Chairperson, Sen. Prengei. He was a nice person to work with. May his soul rest in peace. I also take this opportunity to welcome Sen. A. Haji who has joined our Committee. I report here that Sen. A. Haji was duly elected as our Vice-Chairperson this morning. He is ... view
• 17 Nov 2021 in Senate: The Ministry of Energy provided a response which was shared with the Senator. In their response, the Ministry of Energy indicated that part of the strategies being employed to ensure electricity access in all areas include grid expansion, grid densification, grid intensification, solar energy system and solar stand-alone systems. Madam Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No.48(1), Sen. Pareno sought a Statement from the Committee regarding the KenGen Wind Power Project in Ngong Hills. The Ministry of Energy provided a response, which was shared with the Senator. In their response, the Ministry indicated that KenGen sets aside funds for Corporate ... view
• 17 Nov 2021 in Senate: The Petition had initially been committed to the Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources. However, through your office, it was recommitted to the Committee on Energy. We intend to table the report in the House in this session regarding our conclusion on the matter. During the period under review, the Committee pressed the Ministry of Petroleum and Mining to submit a regulation on the Petroleum Development Levy. The CS informed the Committee that the regulations are currently at the public participation stage. The relevant Bill is in Parliament currently. Madam Deputy Speaker, of importance to note is that the ... view
• 17 Nov 2021 in Senate: Madam Deputy Speaker, the Committee informed the Ministry of Petroleum and Mining that the funds of the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) should be under the control of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mining. When this Bill is passed, that is what it will aim to achieve. During the period under review, the Committee engaged the Ministry of Energy on the cost of electricity for domestic and commercial consumption. The Committee has learned that taxes and levies are the major cause of high electricity bills in the country. The Ministry keeps telling us that the high cost of fuel and electricity ... view
• 17 Nov 2021 in Senate: ii. The status of the Kenya Power (KP) with reference to its financial status. iii. The status of KenGen with reference to its financial status. iv. A policy on renewable energy which includes solar, geothermal and wind energy. Madam Deputy Speaker, I must add that we have been extremely concerned--- view
• 17 Nov 2021 in Senate: There seems to be an earthquake. view