18 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in addition, the location of Ngwana Bay in Ngomeni in Malindi has a unique magnetic anomaly making it the best suited for carrying out certain experiments and tests that would otherwise be affected by the earth magnetic fields. Italy and other countries explained this resource through the San Marco Satellite launching and tracking satellite at Ngomeni.
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18 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the San Marco Project was initiated in 1962 by a retired General of the Air Force, Professor General Luki Brugilio, of the University of Rome at Lans Facia. This was followed by the signing of bilateral agreement in the 1963 between the University of Rome on behalf of the Government of Italy and the Royal Technical College, now the University of Nairobi, on behalf of the Government of Kenya.
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18 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am coming to that. If you want me to explain the background--- That is because the scientists--- That is because Dr. Otichilo wants to get to the bottom of this issue. I think it is important that we get the right background of that project. I think Dr. Otichilo is thinking that there is a lot of money being generated by other countries and Kenya is not benefiting. But if you want me to stop there, it is okay.
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18 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, hon. Mungatana asked a totally different Question which requires more research before I can bring that answer. With regard to hon---
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18 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
That station is not meant purely for the local community. It is meant to benefit the whole of Kenya but I can bring that answer later---
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18 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
Let me explain, hon. Members.
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18 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is not a point of order; that is a point of argument. Yesterday, Mr. Speaker directed that if you do not stand on a strict point of order, you should be penalized!
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18 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
I withdraw, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.
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18 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I said earlier, it is very important for us to listen. The hon. Mungatana made an outrageous allegation that San Marco is generating billions of shillings in terms of every launch; every launch is US$100 million.
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18 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I may want to ask hon. Mungatana, if he has that data – because I do not have it as the Assistant Minister in charge of Defence – he can table it and then I will be able to respond.
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