Lee Kinyanjui

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 921 to 930 of 1318.

• 8 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am aware of the position stated by the hon. Member, but I wish to state that the design work that was carried out in 2008 indicated that the cost of doing that road would be a minimum of Kshs5 billion. Since we had a budget of about Kshs70 billion this financial year and most of the projects were incomplete, it therefore, became impossible for us to be able to factor it here. However, I confirm that my Ministry has prioritized this road and will ensure that it is allocated funds as soon as they are available. view
• 8 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I agree with the hon. Member and indeed my Ministry recognises the importance of this road and indeed, roads in general North Eastern Province. But as I have already indicated, last year, we got about Kshs70 billion while our request this year is almost double that. So depending on what we are able to get, only then can we be able to give an undertaking to what the hon. Member has requested. However, I want to assure him that the design work that was done was completed in 2008 and from last year, we actually have the ... view
• 8 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I may not be able to directly answer that question because I work for the Ministry of Roads and I speak for the Ministry of Roads. As to where Treasury would have taken the money, I would not be able to answer. view
• 8 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would require time to confirm whether the money was allocated and indeed where the money went. view
• 8 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) My Ministry has allocated Kshs12 million for routine maintenance of this section of the road. The funds will be used to repair the potholes and opening of the drainage on this road. Tendering for these works is ongoing, and the contractor will be on site soon. (b) My Ministry is finalising the Road Investments Plan. This road will be included in this programme and will be completed with other roads for rehabilitation under the programme. In the meantime, the Government will keep on repairing the road to make it motorable. Thank you. view
• 8 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I sympathise with the hon. Member because the road is, indeed, in a deplorable condition. I also wish to remind the House that the Keroka-Sotik Road, which is an extension of this road, was done recently at a cost of Kshs1.2 billion. You realise that in order for the road to be in full use, it would be important to complete the section from Keroka to Kisii. So, I want to assure the hon. Member that as soon as funds become available, we will address that matter. Thank you. view
• 8 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I did indicate that procurement for the repair work is already in progress. I have already stated that by next week, the contractor will be on site. view
• 8 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: 3 Thursday, 8th April, 2010(P) Kshs12 million has been allocated in this financial year which ends in June. From the next financial year, we will be able to look for adequate funding for the road to get a facelift. view
• 8 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, if we had our way, we would have all the roads in Kenya tarmacked. Given the Budget that we have, we only have to prioritize. I have indicated that this is one of the crucial roads and a link road to that section of the country, which is very productive. So, we will prioritize it in the investment programme that will come up, and I am sure the people from that region will be satisfied. view
• 8 Apr 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am sure you realize that, that is a totally different question. In the meantime, I wish to say that we have done an assessment of all the roads that were damaged during the heavy rains, and a report will soon be tabled to ensure that we have proper figures of what actually happened. In the meantime, the rains are still going on and the figures keep varying. As soon as we get the relevant information, we will prioritize the repairs and work will be done. view