24 Oct 2018 in Senate:
Yes, Madam Temporary Speaker.
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24 Oct 2018 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, it had been approved. I think the Clerk-at-the-Table is confirming it to you.
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24 Oct 2018 in Senate:
Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for the indulgence. Mine is also to the same Committee---
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24 Oct 2018 in Senate:
Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. You are very kind.
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24 Oct 2018 in Senate:
Pursuant to Standing Order 48(1), I rise to seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Committee on Roads and Transportation on streamlining of the public transport system in Nairobi City County. All over the world, all leading cities with robust and vibrant economies have an efficient, reliable and safe public transport system which serves as a key enabler of economic development.
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24 Oct 2018 in Senate:
Whereas it is common knowledge that an efficient public transport system creates economic opportunities, enables trade, reduces traffic and congestion; facilitates access to markets and services and makes efficient use of resources, we have seen very little effort, if any, over the years in trying to reorganise and restructure our public transport system. Studies have shown that for every shilling invested in public transportation, approximately four shillings in economic returns is generated where there has been very little investment towards this.
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24 Oct 2018 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, Nairobi City County’s population growth and increased economic activities now demand that this issue be seriously addressed without any further delay. For us to sustain our competitive edge and global appeal as a city, we need to do away with the current non-functional system that has become untenable, The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate.
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24 Oct 2018 in Senate:
chaotic, unreliable, expensive and unsafe. Nairobi residents have heard enough talk about the launch of various masterplans, which are later shelved, and now want real action plans to be implemented. I therefore, request this House, through the Committee on Roads and Transportation, to intervene and update the House on measures, if any, that are being taken to address this. In the response, the Chairperson should address the following- (1) What is the status of the implementation of the Nairobi Integrated Urban Development Master Plan by the Nairobi City County Government and the national Government, especially with regard to the public ...
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24 Oct 2018 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of The Disaster Risk Management Bill (Senate Bills No.8 of 2018) and its approval thereof with amendments.
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24 Oct 2018 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report and ask Sen. Pareno, to second.
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