Jude L. Kangethe Njomo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 10 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: The law of demand and supply dictates that if there is enough or excess of supply, the prices will go down. In the report, it was clear that the supply lacks the demand, as far as electricity in Kenya is concerned. The Government, through the various organs involved in the energy sector, should encourage more power producers to invest in the country, so that the price of electricity can go down. I have noted that there are some steps being taken by the Government as it has been articulated by the Committee, to reduce the cost of power. view
• 10 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: I do not think those steps are enough. We have seen in many countries where governments have given incentives to individuals and consumers to encourage them to reduce consumption and be innovative in the area of energy. When it comes to water heating for domestic use, various governments have given incentives for domestic installation of solar power to encourage the citizens to embrace alternative sources of energy. view
• 10 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: We live in the tropics and have the sun all the year round, but we do not make use of it as a source of energy. This is one area that we should focus on, to bring down the cost of electricity. I would urge the Government to invest more in research on production of solar panels and solar heating elements, so that they are readily available at a low cost. The reply to my questions by the Committee of Energy, Communication and Information was satisfactory. Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker. view
• 9 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. The import of this Motion cannot be underestimated. People are dying on our roads, yet we have rules that govern the use of our roads that are not being implemented. The main question here today is: Do so many of these ad hoc committees address the issues that we have? Will this Select Committee implement the “Michuki Rules ” once we form it? Is this ad hoc committee that we are forming going to address the number of accidents being experienced by our boda boda operators? We know very well that boda boda ... view
• 9 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: We know that the riders need to be trained on safety. This should be part of the training they should receive before they get their driving licences but they do not get it. Will this ad hoc committee address that? view
• 9 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Allow me to ignore that point of order because it does not add value to my argument. view
• 9 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are going to set a very bad precedent where a committee is formed to usurp the roles of a Departmental Committee that is mandated by this House to address certain issues. The Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing chaired by hon. Maina Kamanda is responsible for all matters pertaining to our transport, including road safety. Why then do we need to form an ad hoc Committee to do exactly what that Committee is doing? view
• 9 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: The Chairman has told us that in a week’s time, they will be ready to bring us a report, yet this Motion is giving an ad hoc Commtitee 100 days to give us a report. What do we need? How urgent do we need the report? Do we need 100 days or do we need a report that comes within one week? view
• 9 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: Secondly, we need to have a system that will make sure that laws are enforced, because that is what needs to be done. I remember when the “ Michuki Rules” were 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
• 9 Oct 2013 in National Assembly: implemented, people used to wear safety belts and matatus never used to be over-loaded. This was implemented because there was one person who was focused and believed that it can be done. Nobody ever believed that you can fasten safety belts in matatus . This was done. view