Lee Kinyanjui

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• 24 May 2011 in National Assembly: 1. Mobilization and setting up of the site. 2. Site clearance. 3. Shoulder grading and benching. 4. Installation of asphalt concrete plant. The contract is now fully mobilized to undertake all the major works. (c) As I have mentioned, the works have fully commenced and my Ministry through the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) will supervise and issue instructions to the contractor. Further, this is a one year contract that is scheduled to end in January, 2012. Nevertheless, my Ministry will put necessary measures to ensure that the smooth flow of traffic through the area under rehabilitation is undertaken. view
• 24 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to agree with the hon. Member that, indeed, the pace of works on this road has not been as per our expectations. Four months, which is about 30 per cent of the time, have already lapsed. This is against the completion of about five per cent of the works. Clearly, the contractor does not match the work that is there. However, we have issued instructions that he increases the pace of work and the equipment required for these works. If no appropriate remedy is undertaken, we will not wait until the contract is over. We ... view
• 24 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have not indicated that the contractor lacks capacity. I have only said that the works that he has done right now do not match our expectations. The reasons for this would vary. Nevertheless, I would like to express our frustration. As you know, the contractors in this country for a long time have complained that works have been awarded to foreign companies, and more so, Chinese Companies. This is the case but the Ministry would like to give the local contractors a fair chance. The opportunity for a fair chance has sometimes come at the cost ... view
• 24 May 2011 in National Assembly: The hon. Member has alleged that there is corruption in the Ministry involving contractors. If there is any corruption, then it is with specific individuals and we would like to deal with that at that level. To institutionalize corruption and claim that the Ministry is corrupt will be grossly inappropriate. Nevertheless, I also want to inform the hon. Member that part of the money we have been using to maintain our roads goes through the Constituency Roads Committee where the hon. Member is also a member. Therefore, if there is any allegation of corruption, then he must also be part ... view
• 24 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand informed on that. While acknowledging my colleague, who is the Assistant Minister for Tourism, the challenge has been from Mai Mahiu all the way to Maasai Mara. My Ministry has now completed the Mai Mahiu- Narok Road. I think that is commendable. I am sure the remaining part will be completed as we have indicated. I wish, however, to note the concerns raised by the hon. Member. view
• 24 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, no adequate explanation has been given to date regarding the delay. However, I wish to note that the setting up of the asphalt concrete plant is also significant in terms of being able to access the materials close to the site. We believe that if the contractor is able to increase the mobilization that is required to complete the road within the remaining period, I have no doubt that we will be able to finalize this road on time. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to assure the hon. Members as I said earlier on that very critical ... view
• 24 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I indicated earlier that only 5 per cent of the works have been done and no certificate has been raised to pay the contractor. Therefore, no taxpayers’ money has been used in this respect. view
• 24 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have indicated that, when we awarded the contract, the terms were very clear. We have a performance bond that is clearly given by a reputable bank and once he is not able to perform his duties, we will be able to recover that through the performance bond. view
• 24 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there has been no request of extension of time. That road is very critical to Maasai Mara and any delay in construction will greatly impact on that economy and tourism at large. view
• 24 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, indeed, it is true that the Mai Mahiu to Narok Road had substantial investments. It was given more money mainly because of the design of the road, weight and the traffic. But I also wish to note that, indeed, we would have required close to Kshs2.5 billion to rehabilitate that road to the right condition. However, as you maybe aware, our budget, especially for last year, was slashed. We felt that we still needed to maintain that road until such a time when we will have enough funds to do full rehabilitation, so that it can last ... view