Ferdinand Waititu

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that Utawala Estate and adjacent Mavoko urban area have no clean piped water system. (b) In order to improve water supply to Utawala and the adjacent Mavoko area, my Ministry has embarked on a serious implementation of water supply interventions, which are aimed at meeting those areas water requirements up to the year 2018. The interventions include the development of additional water sources in the aberdares and transmit the water through tunnels and pipelines. The project will deliver an additional 138 million litres per day for distribution to Nairobi ... view
• 2 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I come from the area and I am well aware that we have a new sewer pipeline from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport that will also carry the sewer from Utawala and Mihang’o area. It is only that we are waiting for money to fund the project from Utawala and Mavoko. Otherwise, the main pipeline is already completed. view
• 2 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think that is a different Question. But I am ready to answer if he asks the Question. view
• 2 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the hon. Member is well aware that there have been many road constructions in Eastleigh. They have seriously interfered with water piping networks and also sewerage. The debris from the roads have been entering the sewer and causing sewerage blockage. view
• 2 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Thika Road has also been affecting the water supply to Nairobi. Our people are on the ground trying to repair the damage, so that water can be released to many areas of Nairobi. Otherwise, we have water in the dams. Our dams are full and we have no shortage of water. view
• 2 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Nyayo Estate is facing a shortage of water because of rationing. We have been supplying water to Nyayo Estate three times a week. Therefore, for those people who have storage, it has not been a big problem. view
• 2 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is true we are planning to implement the new water project in the next financial year. But the hon. Member is also aware that we have four new boreholes that have started operating. It is my sincere hope that when we put in money next financial year, we shall completely take care of the water problem in Mavoko and Utawala. view
• 26 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of information, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 18 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. view
• 18 Apr 2012 in National Assembly: (a) The water supply in reference is Oyugis Water Supply, which has its source and treatment works at Atemo. It was commissioned in 1976 and it serves part of Kasipul Kabondo Constituency. In order to cope with the increased water demand, my Ministry re-designed the Oyugis Water Supply in 1993. The improvements undertaken so far in this regard include the following:- (i) production efficiency has been improved through electrification and rehabilitation of its plant; (ii) extension of the distribution; and, (iii) increased water storage by construction of a 200 cubic metre masonry service tank. In the 2011/2012 Financial Year, the ... view