Lee Kinyanjui

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• 12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: (b) My Ministry has already engaged a consultant to review the classification criterion of roads in the country. The consultant’s report is expected to be completed later this year and the recommendations will be used by the Ministry to review the classification of the road network in the country including Pokot Central District. (c) The Ministry is currently preparing a five-year road sector investment plan which is scheduled to be completed in the course of this year. The plan will streamline and address the priorities for road maintenance, rehabilitation and upgrading to bitumen standards across the country. Nevertheless, my Ministry ... view
• 12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, it will not be possible to exactly specify how many kilometers are not classified. I think that will only come out once the report is complete. What we have now are the classified roads and those that are not classified have not been included in the report. Nevertheless, when the report is out, we will be able to share the information with hon. Members. view
• 12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, we recognize the importance of those roads. The Ministry has prioritized roads that link us up with Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and all the other neighboring countries. We are still working on the funding and, as soon as we are able to do that, we will do that road. Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, view
• 12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, it is, indeed, true that the classification of roads affects the funding of the same roads and, therefore, sometimes, when a road is given a low classification, it may not attract the necessary funding. I wish to also admit that it has been many years since the roads were classified and the usage of those roads has changed over time. Previously, we had roads that linked the old districts. Those roads were previously under Category “C”. We had roads that linked Kenya to other countries and they were basically under category “A”. Then, we have the ... view
• 12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I think the reasons why different projects have stalled are as varied as the projects themselves. We do not have one blanket reason as to why they stall. But one of the main reasons is lack of funds to meet our needs. Yesterday, this House passed our budget. It was about Kshs71 billion. It will do something substantial, but it does not cover all the work that we would have liked to do. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, our Ministry requires a total of about Kshs150 billion to do the entire road network in this country. But ... view
• 12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, if there is any need for emergency repairs, I think the Ministry has funds to cater for that and, indeed, through the Provincial Roads Officer, we will liaise with the hon. Member and ensure that the road is repaired. That will enable food relief to reach the people concerned. Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 12 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, we have not received any formal request to repair that particular bridge. But I give an undertaking to this House that, as soon as that request is received, we will avail some funds because we will consider that as emergency repairs. I have said that funds are always available for emergency work. Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 11 Aug 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I wish to take this opportunity to contribute to the Vote for the Ministry of Housing. I would also like to thank the Minister and his team for a job well done and for the proposals that he has given us here. We are convinced that the Ministry will be able to move to greater heights. I also wish to commend the Ministry in its quest to ensure that view
• 29 Jul 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am giving a general view. It is not only in Aberdares where we have this problem. It is the same in Mt. Kenya region and other areas. Rivers are not flowing beyond Timau Road. Most of them have dried up. The Chair can witness this because he uses the same road to Meru. We, as Parliament, must address the issue of scarcity of water in this country. view
• 17 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. My Ministry is in the process of procuring a consultant for the design and review of the remaining 37 kilometres of Road C57 from Narok to Mau Narok. The process is anticipated to be completed before the end of August, 2009. The Ministry shortlisted consultants for the design review of the roads and the following six qualified: Apex Consortium Limited, East African Engineering Consultants, Gibb Africa Limited, Howard Humphrey, Abdul Mulik Associates Limited and Cars Consultants. The evaluation of the tender is ongoing and is expected to be completed by August after ... view