Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 591 to 595 of 595.

• 28 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Minister for Information and Communications the following Question by Private Notice. (a) Is the Minister aware that telephone landlines in Loyangalani and Mt. Kulal in Laisamis Constituency are malfunctioning, thereby disrupting communication within the constituency and its environs? (b) Is the Minister further aware that during rainy seasons, there is total telecommunication breakdown? (c) What is the Minister doing to help the residents of Laisamis Town and other upcoming urban centres with similar problems access telecommunication and other information services 3948 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES November 28, 2006 without disruption? view
• 28 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is really embarrassing that 43 years after Independence, we still have areas without communication links. Some people in my constituency have never seen a telephone, forget about using it. How long do we have to wait? Right now, I cannot get through to my constituency even if I wanted to. How soon is soon that we will wait for these services? view
• 28 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, could the Assistant Minister give us the time frame on when to expect these services? view
• 21 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: to ask the Minister for Information and Communications:- (a) Is the Minister aware that telephone landlines in Loyangalani and Mt. Kulal in Laisamis Constituency are malfunctioning, thereby disrupting communication within the constituency and its environs? (b) Is he further aware that during rainy seasons, there is total telecommunication breakdown? (c) What is the Minister doing to help the residents of Laisamis Town and 3776 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES November 21, 2006 other upcoming urban centres with similar problems access telecommunication and other information services without disruption? view
• 8 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I think this Bill is timely and long over-due. Every single penny contributed by the citizens of this country goes towards economic growth especially in remote areas. With over 200 microfinance institutions in Kenya, and with shaky guidelines, I think this Bill is appropriate and will make positive provisions to streamline the day-to-day running of such institutions. It gives ownership and accountability where there was none, and protects the rights of the poor. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, how do we ensure that microfinance institutions benefit the whole country or ... view