James Mwangi Gakuya

All parliamentary appearances

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• 1 Apr 2015 in National Assembly: The President was very clear about the new gains that NYS are making, especially in Nairobi. We have witnessed the new face of the Kibera slums, where the NYS has done a good job of making sure that roads are passable. They have also undertaken some other good developments projects. The developments have also been witnessed in Mathare and Korogocho slums as well as in Mombasa and other parts of this country. That is a good project that the President and the Ministry of Devolution and Planning are undertaking. Another area where the President discussed in his Address is that ... view
• 19 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I would like to donate three minutes of my time to my friend here. view
• 19 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I also want to pass my condolences to the family and friends of the late Senator Kajwang’. Death has robbed us a very strong politician who has been very vocal and who has given worthy contribution to the development of this nation. With regard to this Motion, I want to thank my colleagues who have contributed to it as well as those who have not gotten opportunity to contribute. The purpose of this Motion is based on the fact that the Nairobi Master Plan was prepared a long time ago. It was prepared when the population ... view
• 19 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: If we find solutions to traffic jams, Nairobi’s current Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 60 per cent can multiply by that ratio. What we are denying Nairobi road users is the opportunity cost because when they get stuck in traffic jams, their businesses get totally stuck. You find that you have an appointment somewhere along Mombasa road, but you are unable to get there on time because you got stuck in traffic jam. If the appointment is in respect of a deal, by the time you get there you find that it is gone. Therefore, I urge that we fast-track ... view
• 19 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Ukulima Market is very old. In fact, it is totally inhabitable. There is a great need for considering its modernisation and expansion, so that we can create more room for our jobless people. If we resolve to acquire the 50-acre land parcel, we will be able to solve problems of termini and enable other traders to have an opportunity to do their businesses freely. view
• 19 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: With those remarks, I beg to reply. view
• 12 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion:- THAT, aware that there are incessant traffic jams on Jogoo and Landhies roads due to congestion; deeply concerned that the jams are an inconvenience to road users and a source of atmospheric pollution from hazardous motor vehicle carbon emissions; further aware that there are 50 acres of land on which the former Muthurwa Railway Estate stands and that this land is adequate for purposes of modernization and expansion of the existing roads and infrastructure to ease the congestion and traffic jams; this House urges the Government to urgently acquire ... view
• 12 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: Talking of these 50 acres of land, I am aware that this land is available. About10 acres of this land were recently hived off and used to construct the current Muthurwa Hawkers’ Market by the Kibaki Government. This land is available. It was remitted by the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) to pensioners after the KRC failed to honour their retirement benefits. They are willing to dispose of this particular land. Failure to acquire this land at this particular time--- view
• 12 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: Very well, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Considering the importance of these two roads, it is of essence to consider acquiring this piece of land and plan it for modernizing and expansion of these two roads. As I mentioned earlier, the surroundings of these two roads are busy markets, the Machakos Terminus and the busy Jua Kali sector. I am of the opinion that the Government should consider acquiring these 50 acres before they are sold to individuals. Once the land is sold to individuals, we will not have a place for which we can consider modernizing and expanding this particular ... view
• 12 Nov 2014 in National Assembly: . If we can construct a bus terminus for Eastlands matatus at Muthurwa, I believe we can move a notch higher and build high-rise business malls. The high-rise malls will The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view