Lee Kinyanjui

All parliamentary appearances

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• 10 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we advertised for those works on 23rd September, 2011 - that is two months ago. The opening of the tenders was done on 12th October, 2011 and we have completed the evaluation. The contractor is ready to move on site but, as I indicated, we are experiencing very heavy rains in that section of the country and, therefore, we may not be able to move in. But as soon as the rain subsides, the contractor will move in immediately. view
• 10 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, indeed, the sentiments by the hon. Member are correct. We are experiencing very heavy rains in some sections of the country. We have sent out an audit team to evaluate all the damage that has been caused. We will see what we will do as a way of remedy. We have a limited emergency kitty that cannot meet the entire requirement. But we will prioritize the works depending on the report that we will get from the ground. view
• 10 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have a report on the status of all the bridges in the country. But, as you know, they wear off with time. Therefore, from time to time, we need a report to get the current status. We do not have enough money to replace all the bridges that have aged. We will prioritize depending on the funds that we have. Quite a number of bridges that are considered to be top priority are due to be replaced this season. view
• 10 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the design of the bridges has not changed. If anything, it has improved. We must distinguish between footbridges and road bridges. We have very many bridges that were constructed by the Ministry long after 1940, and are still there. You will also appreciate that because of the different settlement patterns in some areas, including Narok, we have had excessive flooding due to deforestation. But due to different climatic conditions, we have flooding in certain areas and that has posed a major challenge to our roads and bridges. view
• 10 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: That is also partly true. When culvers and bridges are not cleared from time to time, heavy rains come and water cannot pass. That will, definitely, lead to soil erosion of the area around there. As you know, from time to time, we also allocate money for periodic maintenance. The works are meant to unblock all the culverts, bridges and ensure that any blockages around the bridges are removed before the rainy season. view
• 10 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the contract that is under evaluation currently is for Kshs18 million to take care of the bridge and other areas that require immediate attention. The estimate that we had was for Kshs160 million and I wish to undertake that we will be able to prioritize the remaining works, re-package it and advertise for the work to be done immediately. I also wish to say that, at an opportune time, we will be able to visit the area with the hon. Member, assess the damage and offer a possible remedy. view
• 10 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance held consultations with the hon. Member and in view of the details required by the Question, he has requested that we defer this Question to Wednesday next week to allow him to scrutinize the answer and give an adequate reply to the hon. Member. view
• 8 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. view
• 8 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: (a) I am aware that the condition of a number of roads in Kamukunji Constituency has deteriorated severely, particularly during the current rains, and there is, therefore, need for urgent repair of the affected roads. view
• 8 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: (b) I am not aware that 1st and 2nd Avenues in Eastleigh, or any other roads in Uhuru, Muthurwa, Gikomba and Shauri Moyo Estates were upgraded during the last three years. The deterioration of roads in Eastleigh has been worsened by leaking water pipes, overflowing sewers that discharge effluents on the roads and dumping of garbage by the road sides, which blocks the storm water drainage. view