John Olago Aluoch

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2111 to 2120 of 2169.

• 15 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is a Kshs3 billion project and it is very close to the hearts of the people of Western Kenya and this nation as a whole. But I am glad that, at least, the issue that was delaying the project earlier on - the issue of the Kogoni compensation - is being handled. I can confirm that two days ago, I was at the site and the contractors are, indeed, at the site. view
• 15 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the delay of the expansion of that airport is causing us concern because we are watching the election campaigns in the United States of America (USA) very closely. We would wish that by January, next year, when the new President of the USA will be sworn in, the airport would be big enough to accommodate Airforce One. view
• 15 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my question is this: Could the Minister confirm that, indeed--- view
• 7 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to oppose the Motion for the Adjournment. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have listened to the contributions by hon. Ministers, namely, hon. Ms. Karua and hon. Wetangula, my junior learned friends, and I wish, with all due respect, to disagree with them. The time is not ripe for the adjournment of the proceedings of this House. It is true that many Members in this House have not had the time to visit their constituencies, look at their Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) Committees and do other matters that are relevant to being Members of Parliament. ... view
• 7 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: Order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir! view
• 7 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is it in order for the Assistant Minister to say that there are Members of this House who do not understand Standing Orders? view
• 7 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. With all due respect to Mr. Were, who is on his feet, noting the repetitive nature of debate, would I be in order to ask that the Mover be called upon to reply? view
• 6 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to give the following Notices of Motion. THAT, noting that life expectancy in Kenya is getting lower while parenthood starts earlier; and further noting that many public officers in Government service and in the service of parastatals may wish to retire early before attaining the age of 55 years to commence the enjoyment of their pension benefits or utilize the same for the welfare and education of their offsprings; this House grants leave to introduce a Bill to amend Section 10A (1) of the Pensions Act, Cap.189, Laws of Kenya, to provide that payment ... view
• 6 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister for Transport the following Question by Private Notice. (a) Could the Minister confirm that, resulting from the inability of the Rift Valley Railways to haul sufficient cargo to Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Kisumu and the strike by the workers of the Rift Valley Railways, Kenya Ports Authority now intends to close the Kisumu ICD and transfer its operations to Eldoret? (b) Is the Minister aware that such transfer would paralyze the already fledgling operations of transport on Lake Victoria and which could have the ... view
• 6 Aug 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Kisumu-Nakuru railway line has been damaged for nearly two months now. Information on the ground indicates that no effort is being made to repair the line. Considering the debate on the Floor of this House about the capacity of the RVR to carry out its mandate, could the Assistant Minister confirm that, indeed, repair works are being undertaken on the line? He should also confirm that, indeed, by 1st September, 2008, the repairs will have been completed and the operations at the Kisumu ICD will continue without affecting the economy of Kisumu. view