Kiraitu Murungi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 17 Jul 2014 in Senate: I just have one final clarification. view
• 17 Jul 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is a very important development which has taken place in the country. We now have indigenous radio stations for almost all the communities in Kenya. Could the Ministry consider introducing programmes through The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 15 Jul 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the issue of cost of money in this country has been there for some time. I think the Chairman will remember what celebration there was in this country when we passed the “Donde” Bill. Under that Bill, the total amount that a borrower should pay back to the bank in terms of interest rates should not exceed twice the amount borrowed. So, I would like the Chairperson to clarify whether that rule is still in force or whether it has been forgotten. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 10 Jul 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that statement will require a bit more research. I am requesting for 14 days within which to respond. view
• 10 Jul 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am surprised that our colleagues on the other side are cheering the Chairperson of this Committee. I am very disappointed by this Statement. In the lines of what I said yesterday regarding the Isiolo Airport, there is total lack of seriousness and no political will in the implementation of this particular project. The road is only 8.5 kilometres long and it is taking five years. The Governor of Machakos did 33 kilometres in three months; that is, 11 kilometres per month. Why should the Government take five years to do 8.5 kilometres? That is why I ... view
• 10 Jul 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, you have heard them say that the contractor is on site, but no work is going on. Could the Chairperson explain why no work is going on and what the contractor is doing on the site? It is a common practice now for contractors to make money by just parking vehicles, tractors and other equipment on the roads and claiming costs and damages from the Government under a formula called escalation of costs. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this road is a clear example of that reckless and wasteful expenditure by the Government. The Government is paying contractors who ... view
• 10 Jul 2014 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Is it in order for the Senate Minority Leader to raise an issue which was settled in this House that when it comes to making statements, we do not look at the political parties? The Chairperson, irrespective of the political parties, answers the questions put by the Senator. I was not asking my statement from any person from CORD or ODM. I was asking from the Chairperson of the Transport and Roads Committee. She should answer all the questions put to her. view
• 8 Jul 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we appreciate the importance and the urgency of the issues raised by the hon. Senator. We request for a week to respond. Could we respond on Wednesday, next week? view
• 8 Jul 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am very disappointed by this Statement. The Isiolo Airport is a crucial project for both Isiolo County and the Meru County and, indeed, other parts of Northern Kenya. From this Statement, it is very clear that there is very little political will to get this project completed. If you look at what has happened from the Statement, the runway was completed in February, 2012 and nothing happened for one year. Then the terminal building starts in March 2013. So, from the completion of the runway in February, 2012 to March, 2013 absolutely nothing happened. The third ... view
• 8 Jul 2014 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not want Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale to bring CORD politics into my question. It is quite clear the Cabinet Secretary who has given the answer which the Chairperson of the Committee on Roads and Transportation has read is well known and is familiar with these projects. That is the person I am saying does not have sufficient political will. If there was, enough money would have been spent and we would not be taking six years with three different contractors. view