Lee Kinyanjui

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• 9 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: industry and other transport subsectors we have welfare associations that have come up to ensure that they take care of the welfare of their members. It will be remembered that we do not have any umbrella body to take care of the boda boda business. Therefore, in issues of policy they do not have representation. In issues that affect their own well being they do not have representation. Worse still, in the local authorities they are required to pay for licenses to operate, but in return there is no service they receive from the very councils that charge them. Mr. ... view
• 9 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: has caused a decrease in pollution, especially within urban centres. It will be remembered that one of our biggest challenges in urban centres is actually pollution brought about by very high rates of motorization. As we all know, boda bodas do not use petrol or diesel, and that way we have reduced pollution. It would be important also that we look into the issue of carbon credits that are earned whenever we engage in activities that reduce pollution. I would like to agree with all hon. Members who have spoken before me, and request that the Government looks into the ... view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) My Ministry has finalized the design for Mbita-Sindo-Magunga-Sori Road (D210) after which, the road will be considered for upgrading to bitumen standards. In the meantime, the Ministry has set aside Kshs10.5 million for the maintenance of the same road. (b) It is envisaged that the road works will commence on the first section of the road within the next financial year, that is, 2011/2012. view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to agree with the hon. Member that, indeed, this section of the road serves a very important part of this country that is very productive. It is, indeed, our desire that the fish should be able to get to the markets. But I wish also to remind the hon. Member that, indeed, my Ministry has done considerable work in that section of this country; the roads having begun from the north. The remaining part will, indeed, be considered. I also wish to state that the design work commenced in December, 2008 and was to be ... view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think that is a very important question. I wish to say that my Ministry came up with the Roads Sector Investment Programme that was launched early in the year and the criteria that will be used henceforth in ensuring that roads are prioritized in a manner that can also be subject to scrutiny. But, currently, my Ministry also takes into consideration the road classification that we have in the country and the economic activity in the area in question. Even having said that, we appreciate also that many roads that ought to have been upgraded, have ... view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, you will admit that there are a number of roads whose design is complete and ready for procurement, but we cannot move to that stage because of financial constraints. I wish also to say that until you have done the design of a road, you may not be able to know how much money would be required. More so, before we engage in any financial agreements with any would-be financier, you are required to have the design. Therefore, it is expected to continue that we will, indeed, be having more roads that have already been designed, but ... view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have indicated that for us to be able to get financing through the Treasury or even other donors, we do require the design work. Therefore, we must design the roads before we can actually be able to construct them. As I have said, we will continue doing design in the hope that the Treasury will give us sufficient funds and that we will be able to upgrade these roads. view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all, I want to indicate to the hon. Member that Mbita Causeway will be implemented as a “stand alone” bridge project. It is on the same section of the road. It falls within the C19 Road. It will be done under the Kenya National Highways Authority. This section is from Mbita-Sindo-Magunga-Sori. view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not have that information with me. However, I do undertake to furnish the hon. Member with that information. view
• 8 Feb 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, I beg to reply. (a) The decision to adopt leasing of vehicles for Government Ministries is part of the new transport policy that was approved by the Cabinet due to the unsustainable increase in expenditure on transport. This is a viable means of promoting business growth and for providing to Government cheaper access to vehicles for enhancing service delivery. (b) The implementation of the leasing policy is considered to be a more cost- effective approach. The anticipated benefits include realization of savings on insurance, financing, maintenance ... view