Jackson Kiplagat Kiptanui

All parliamentary appearances

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• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: The lease was to expire on 31st october, 2003 but was extended for 50 years with effect from 1st April, 2004. The extension of this lease was a requirement for a loan facility for the expansion of the plant under the land lease, which is being administered by the Minister for Lands. view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is not true that this is the only mineral we have in this country. I would like to inform the hon. Member that we have other minerals like fluorspar, a variety of gemstones, gypsium, limestone and natural carbon dioxide. We also have gold, and so soda ash is not the only one. view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: On the issue of the royalties paid, I would like to inform the hon. Member that, indeed, the rates were adjusted in 2003. Initially, they used to pay Kshs3 per tonne but they are currently paying Kshs25 per tonne, according to the agreement of 2003. view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, with regard to soda ash, I have mentioned that the Kshs15 million is from royalties paid. But as a company, Magadi Soda pays, in total and inclusive of the VAT, land rates, Kajiado County Council business permit fees, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) levies amounting to Kshs1.29 billion per year. view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I believe it is a fair deal for this country. I have said the total taxes and other dues Magadi Soda pays us amount to Kshs1.294 billion per year. I have also said that in 2004, the rate that they paid per tonne went up to Kshs25. The rate was negotiated to Kshs25 per tonne for soda ash and Kshs18 per tonne for raw soda. In 2004, the Government started more negotiations and we are thinking of reviewing those rates, but I believe it is a fair deal. Prior to 2004, they used to pay us Kshs1 ... view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have said that the initial agreement was in 1924. That is the information we have, which I believe is correct and it was extended in 2004. view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are not aware of the information that the hon. Member is giving; that they are now mining soda ash from some areas, but I believe that currently they are doing what they are supposed to be doing. They are mining where they were given a land lease. view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to request the hon. Member to give us more information. I am not aware of that clause. view
• 17 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to request that you defer this Question until Thursday, so that we can get a sufficient and comprehensive answer. view
• 12 Nov 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply--- view