Lee Kinyanjui

All parliamentary appearances

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• 21 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to apologize, but say also that we had written to the Office of the Clerk to indicate view
• 21 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. (b) I am not able to say when the two road sections will be upgraded to bitumen standards. However, my Ministry has now finalized the Road Sector Investment Programme that is to be tabled in the House in May 2011. The programme will spell out the criteria for prioritization of maintenance and development of all roads in the country. (c) For the D371 section; that is, Laisamis-Lemuroi, my Ministry has already issued Kshs22 million to every constituency for the maintenance of roads under the Constituency Roads Committee (CRC). It is, therefore, the responsibility ... view
• 21 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, indeed, I want to agree with the hon. Member that the road is in a very pathetic condition. We also recognize that a few investors are actually putting up investments in wind power. It is for that reason that we are setting aside a total of Kshs170 million in the coming financial year. I want to assure the hon. Member that, indeed, it will be there. As soon as it is confirmed by this House, we will be able to start procurement for the same road. view
• 21 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also agree with the hon. Member. Indeed, it is not fair. But I want to remind him that the decision to give all the constituencies an equal amount of money was reached by this House. The Chairman of the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) Committee, hon. Ekwe Ethuro, who also comes from a region like yours, spearheaded that particular Motion. As a Ministry, we are on record as having indicated that it is not fair for a constituency that is two times the size of Nairobi or Nyanza, for that view
• 21 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I have already indicated, there are some little funds available through Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA). As I have already indicated, we have released Kshs12 million. There is also what comes through the Constituency Roads Committee (CRC), which is about Kshs22 million, However, I want to clearly indicate that we appreciate that the money is not sufficient and we may not be able to give anything between now and Budget time. However, in case there is need for any emergency allocation, my Ministry will consider that at the opportune moment. view
• 21 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have indicated that the Ministry will consider that. I think these are the fallacies that we really wanted to be considered when this law was actually approved. It is very categorical that my Ministry under KENHA will deal with Class “A”, “B” and “C” roads. The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) will deal with ”D”, “E” and others. As I have indicated, indeed, it is not fair for such a road to be under the CRC. But we will see what we will be able to approve by way of emergency support. view
• 21 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, in the current Budget. We will see, but I cannot make any undertaking now. That is because it will depend on what funds are availed by the Treasury. view
• 21 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the current road classification was done in the 1960s, and we continue to use it to date. Many roads have changed their usage and, therefore, it was found necessary to re-classify them. My Ministry, through the Kenya Roads Board (KRB), actually got a consultant. The consultant’s report is on its final stage and we hope that within the next 30 days or so, we will be able to table that classification. The roads will be upgraded according to their usage and, therefore, get the proper funding to meet the necessary maintenance. view
• 21 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, as soon as the budget for the Ministry is confirmed, the procurement process should start as soon as possible. view
• 21 Apr 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that there is a permanent weighbridge at Maili Nne on the Eldoret- Webuye Road (A104). I am further aware that the location of the weighbridge has been causing massive traffic jams on the road. (b) My Ministry is taking the following actions to ensure that the weighbridge along Eldoret-Webuye Road does not interfere with the smooth flow of traffic: 1. We closed the weighbridge at Maili Nne on 18th March, 2011 and the weighbridge at Webuye was re-opened after rehabilitation. view