Lee Kinyanjui

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 771 to 780 of 1318.

• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to assure the hon. Member that, as I have said before this House, the public good will be taken into account. I have already indicated that even after receiving the request from M/s Thika Greens for us to close the road, we received complaints from members of the public, complaining that they would not want the road closed as requested by M/s Thika Greens. Therefore, we inform members of the public, who are opposed to this closure, that the file is still open; we would be more than happy to receive their complaints. view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I have indicated, as far as we are concerned, this is a public road. As recently as this financial year, we allocated funds for the road to be constructed, and that has already happened. Therefore, we will not allow this road to be turned into a private road without due consideration of all the parties concerned. I want to assure this House that the Thika-Kabati-Muranga Road (C71/A32) was gazetted as a line of public travel through Legal Notice No.449 of December, 1959, with a road reserve of 36.58 meters. Therefore, being a Government road, we ... view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: I welcome the information, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I welcome the information by the Member of Parliament for Gatanga. I wish to state clearly that my Ministry is looking at mitigative measures to be taken in the event that, that closure is to be done; one of which is to re-route the road. As I have said, that matter is still open. No conclusion has been reached as of now. As we continue to look into this particular matter, it is important for the public to appreciate that we have said we have received complaints. One set of people is saying that they do ... view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think the hon. Member is presupposing that the road has already been closed and, therefore, asking what legal and social implications the closure will have. I have clearly stated that the road has not been closed. I also want to state that if there is any information contrary to that particular fact, we are ready to pay a visit to that area. We will do all that is necessary. Lastly, I want to assure this House that the Ministry acts in the interest of the public. Indeed, I want to assure the hon. Member and ... view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not require any more time than we have had so far. I have indicated that this particular road was created by a gazette notice of 1959 and, therefore, any change would also have to be gazetted. Secondly, I have indicated that my Ministry will be able to call all the stakeholders, including those who object and those who do not object. Therefore, we will be able to ensure that all the matters have been taken into consideration. I also want to state that the settlement pattern in this particular area, and I think this ... view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I have indicated, this is a public road. It is, therefore, public property. For it to be converted into private ownership, the due process must be followed. I have assured this House that should we get to that stage, all that would be done. When we talk about compulsory acquisition, because it is the reverse of what we are talking about, the valuation is done and the market rates are paid. But right now we, as a Ministry, have only received a request. We have an obligation to look at both sides of the argument ... view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if any Member has been mislead, I am sure it is the hon. Member for Gichugu. I have clearly stated that the reverse of compulsory acquisition is what is being requested; that a private developer has requested to take Government land, which is currently a road and we received the request. We have not granted the request. So at what point does this amount to misleading the House? I want to assure the House, and I think I have already said it, that we do not want to be an obstacle to development. However, any transfer ... view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not aware that the road is being fenced off, but if that happens to be the case, we will send our team for inspection and necessary action will be taken if such a person is found to be doing so. view