Lee Kinyanjui

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 301 to 310 of 1318.

• 25 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this entire project is part of the Government’s project to link Kenya with Ethiopia. As hon. Members are aware, the Ethiopian section of the road is actually tarmacked up to the Kenya border. Therefore, I want to assure the hon. Member that we are committed and the African Development Bank is actually committed. We are actually at the final stages to be able to sign the financial agreement. As I said earlier, by 31st of January, I am sure we will have reached a substantial level which I can announce to the Member. Nevertheless, I also want ... view
• 25 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Sure, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Member is asking why we cannot start using the funding that is supposed to come from the Government of Kenya as we wait for the other funding. I have clearly said that we have not reached that stage where we are asking for money. We are at the procurement stage. The Government of Kenya has honoured all its obligations with regard to this project. Therefore, when we have completed the procurement, we will start immediately and we will be on course. view
• 18 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that Chogoria Road within Industrial Area is in a bad state and in need of urgent repairs. (b) My Ministry, through the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), has allocated a total of Kshs4,033,830 in this financial year for improvement of drainage and the riding surface. Tenders for routine maintenance of the road were advertised on 26th September, 2011, and the works are expected to commence early January, 2012. In addition, the KURA is also carrying out the design and documentation of the road for purposes of reconstruction. view
• 18 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to acknowledge that I had an opportunity to see this section of the roads. Indeed, it is in a deplorable condition. We will do everything possible to make it motorable. I hope that within the next two weeks, we will embark on emergency repairs of the road to ensure that water is currently on the road, together with all the things that have virtually accumulated there over the years, is removed. As Members may be aware, roads within municipalities and the city council were previously maintained by the respective councils. However, after the reforms within ... view
• 18 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is not correct that the said road was tarmacked recently. I want to confirm that the Ministry of Roads through KURA had budgeted Kshs33 million last year. However, this did not cover this section of the road. Therefore, it is not correct to say that it was tarmacked only recently. Previously, we have been giving funds to the local authorities as agents to ensure that the roads are actually repaired and maintained. Since KURA came up, we are actually doing the work. Therefore, we are responsible for the quality and we shall ensure that we deliver ... view
• 18 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I indicated that we have already allocated some funds for this road. However, if you were to use the emergency funds, then it would amount to a double allocation for the same project. We hope to shorten the period upon which we can ensure that a contractor is there without going through the usually long procurement processes. view
• 18 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker: Next Question, Mr. Wamalwa! view
• 18 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that the construction of Mitume/Tuwani Bridge has stalled due to variations in the scope of the project. As a result, the Kshs20 million released for implementation of the project could not accommodate the additional cost. (b) My Ministry, through KURA, has quantified the remaining works. However, due to budgetary constraints, the Ministry has not been able to procure a contract for implementation of the remaining section. view
• 18 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I indicated, funds amounting to Kshs20 million were availed through the DRA, Trans Nzoia, in May, 2009, and a contract sum of Kshs19,999,000 was procured for the works in June, 2009. During the implementation, it was found necessary to vary the length of the culverts from 38 metres to 50 metres. This, in effect, significantly affected the cost of the project. A total of Kshs17,000,972 has already been given. The assessment of the remaining works which would safeguard what the hon. Member is requesting would amount to about Kshs130 million to ensure that the link road ... view
• 18 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I agree with the hon. Member that we can start with the back filling of the bridge to ensure that there is accessibility, especially for the children crossing to go to school and back home. I undertake to ensure that this money is availed as soon as possible to ensure that there is smooth access. view