10 Jul 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to give a Statement that was sought by Sen. Murungi. If it is in order, I can proceed.
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10 Jul 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, on 12th June, 2014, the Senator for Meru County, Sen. Kiraitu Murungi, requested for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation regarding the status of Mikinduri-Maua Road. In the Statement sought, the Senator wished to be informed on the following:- (i) the current status of Mikinduri-Maua Road; (ii) the cost of the project and the contractor; (i) why it has taken so long to complete the road; (ii) how much money has been allocated to the road this financial year; and, (iii) when the road will be completed. Mr. Speaker, Sir, ...
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10 Jul 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, as concerns the issue of why the contractor is still on site, as I had said earlier, the delay was because of the budgetary provisions which have now been provided. That is from the Financial Year 2014/2015. This amounts to Kshs400 million. The financial year begins this month. Once the funds are released, they will continue. Concerning the damages paid, I need time to get the information, if any, and if the contractor has sought for any. As for the date, according to the contract or what they have agreed on, the completion should be by 2015. ...
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10 Jul 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, regarding the issue of Mikinduri-Maua Road which Sen. Murungi had asked, I am ready with the answer. He asked about the date of completion. The Cabinet Secretary has assured us that the road shall be completed before the end of June, 2015, as per the contract agreement. That is what I can state for now. Mr, Speaker, Sir, concerning the other reactions by other Senators on the policy of stalled roads, I can only say that the issue of policy had not been requested. Therefore, I cannot address it now. As a matter of information I am ...
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10 Jul 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would require at least three weeks to be able to give a comprehensive report considering that we are still expecting the Cabinet Secretary here next week. So, to give them ample time to get all the details I would request for three weeks.
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10 Jul 2014 in Senate:
Much obliged, Mr. Speaker, Sir. ESCALATING BANK INTEREST RATES
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8 Jul 2014 in Senate:
It is the Committee on Roads and Transportation.
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8 Jul 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, on 12th June, 2014, the Senator for Meru County, Sen. Murungi, requested for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation regarding the status of Isiolo Airport Project. In the Statement sought the Senator wish to be informed on the following:- (i) the current status of Isiolo Airport Project; (ii) the cost of the project, the contract and the cause of delay in completion; (iii) the completion and handover date; (iv) the amount allocated to the project in the financial year 2013/2014; and, (v) whether Kenya Airways will make regular commercial flights ...
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8 Jul 2014 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to state, first, on the latter question whether the budget allocation is sufficient. Yes, the Ministry feels it is sufficient unless otherwise proved contrary. This will be adequate to implement and complete the project. As stated, everything has been completed on time. The runway was completed on time. The three contractors adhered to procurement laws and there is nothing to prove that anything sinister was done. So, I am satisfied with the answer.
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