Gor Sungu

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• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I talk, the Minister is not listening to me. He is so busy consulting with Mr. Koigi Wamwere. I hope that somebody is taking notes on his behalf. Mr. Speaker, Sir, my very good friend should note that hon. Members of Parliament have taken the issue of REP very seriously. Many of us have started a number of projects in our constituencies. Whenever a community applies for a project, it is prioritised and the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) Ltd gives a quotation. However, it is alarming that the moment the KPLC realises that it ... view
• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, on page 1119, Item No.3111100 on Purchase of Specialised Plant, Equipment and Machinery, my first concern is: Why is that not under Development Expenditure? Secondly, we have all emphasised the need to take the matter of petroleum exploration very seriously. That could have a bearing on changing the economy of the country. Is the Kshs12 million for that Item not too small? Is the Minister satisfied that, that is enough to cater for that kind of important sector? view
• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, in addition to what I earlier asked, the Minister is not explaining this matter properly. A sum of Kshs 12 million was the total, not the Item itself. That is simply not enough to cater for exploration, even if other parts of this exploration are done by other departments. The software for Kshs110,000 is nothing really. Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, is the Minister taking this matter seriously or he is taking it for a joke? The matter of oil exploration is very serious. We want oil yesterday and not tomorrow! view
• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, on Page 718, Head 428, there are two Items that I need clarification from the Minister. Item No.263--- view
• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, that is Head 428, Item No.2630100 on Current Grants to Government Agencies and other Levels of Government. The very next Item is also relevant. This is Item No.2630200 on Capital Grants to Government Agencies and other Levels of Government. I would like the Minister to clarify the difference. We are talking of Kshs2 billion for the first Item and Kshs2.1 billion for the second Item. These are innocuously big figures. There is no breakdown provided. I would like the Minister to explain what these grants are. Which are these agencies and other levels of Government ... view
• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I am not entirely satisfied, particularly with the first explanation given concerning the grant to KenGen. You are aware that recently, KenGen took an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company is reputed to be one of the August 14, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3165 most profitable companies. It should be giving dividends to the Government and not the other way round. The Government money is needed. I wish we would put some of that money into something else like the Rural Electrification Programme. view
• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I am not satisfied. You are aware that the charges of electricity to a consumer are high and we actually pay tax. There is something called the Foreign Currency Adjustment, which is still applicable and up to now. I am still paying it and many other Kenyan consumers are still paying it despite the fact that it is said that KenGen is still one of the most profitable companies. view
• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, this is a very simple matter. For me, a poor Kenyan, Kshs2 billion is too large an amount to give to KenGen to pay Excise Duty as the Minister has explained when we know that consumers are paying tax--- view
• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, allow me to express my disillusionment at the fact that when we are seeking clarification on serious matters--- This Parliament has previously approved issues that ended up being a cost to the taxpayer. It is wrong. view
• 14 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, I am discouraged because I want to--- view