Lee Kinyanjui

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1081 to 1090 of 1318.

• 18 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it may not be very accurate to say that there was an error in the design. At the time when the road was built, the population in that particular area was not as high as it is today. Therefore, at that time, the concerns were view
• 18 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: I agree with the hon. Member that there is need for us, every time we want to construct a road, to also take into account the pedestrians and other road users. If you look at the roads that have been done recently, including even here in Nairobi, we are doing the foot paths, the foot bridges and all the other appendages that are required. But this road was done in the 1960s and the concerns then were different. But all roads that are being designed today are taking into consideration the issues raised by the hon. Member. view
• 18 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: We appreciate and sympathize with members of the public who lost their lives or have been injured in this section of the road. However, our Ministry operates on a limited budget. We may not be able to put up foot bridges when they have not been budgeted for. But I want to assure this House that as soon as funds are available, we will ensure that this section of the road is provided with the necessary foot bridge to reduce road accidents. view
• 13 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. My Ministry spent Kshs90 million in February, 2008, accruing from the savings realised from the Meru-Lora Road to carry out repairs on the Nanyuki-Lewa Road. Regrettably, the improvement of the road’s condition has encouraged motorists to over- speed without due regard to the set speed limits. This has led to a drastic increase in the number of road accidents. It is unfortunate that members of the public took the law into their hands and cut off the road at Mia Moja with the aim of slowing down speeding motorists. However, the destroyed section ... view
• 13 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, sir, we appreciate that the Kshs11 million set aside for starting the rehabilitation is not sufficient. However, my Ministry is in the process of getting funds to ensure that the road gets proper funding for the repair work to be done to be able to reduce the number of road accidents on that section. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 13 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the issue of road bumps has been a big problem in almost the whole country. Whenever a road is done and it is smooth, motorists tend to overspeed. It has happened in Mombasa, in sections of Malindi and other places, including Nakuru. However, if the Ministry resorted to putting bumps whenever we have such issues, then we would not be serving the public. So, what we have done is to ensure that before road bumps are put up, we have a thorough survey to ensure that, that is the best way forward. However, we have embarked on ... view
• 13 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, while appreciating the case of the hon. Member, it is clearly a different Question. However, the term period of the contractor is still on. It has not expired. I think it is a matter that we would like to follow up if, indeed, he has abandoned the site. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 13 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, once again, I want to say that we resort to erecting bumps as a last resort, because we believe that it is probably not the best way to go about saving lives and avoiding accidents. We really try and liaise with the people involved, but when the design for a road is being done, all care is taken to ensure that when the speed limits recommended are actually adhered to, then accidents are not as many as they are. As we look at, for instance, urban centres, where the speed limit is 40 kilometres per hour, motorists ... view
• 13 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I appreciate the concern raised by the hon. Member, but clearly two wrongs do not make a right; if the said bumps have been put in the wrong place--- I do not think the Ministry would do that. We are also aware that members of the public have occasionally erected bumps illegally. This is a matter that we would like to take up. I hope we will be able to solve that matter. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to reply. (a) I wish to table a list of classified roads in Pokot Central District, stretching a distance of 344 kilometres and a total of 12 roads. view