Lewis Nguyai

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• 27 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I wish to state the ESP Majengo Market Project has not been undertaken as per the contract terms. The M/s Star Contractors Ltd has not honoured its obligation as per the signed contract documents to complete the market on time despite the fact that they have been paid Kshs6,439,384.20 against the contract sum of Kshs10 million. The contractor’s explanation for non-completion is as a result of delays in honouring interim payments. (b) The Ministry intends to terminate the contract and re-advertise for the remaining works. view
• 27 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, right now, I do not have the particulars of the contract. However, each case is unique. As of now, I am addressing this particular instance. I can give hon. Ochieng’ the specifics of what happened. The termination process could take two, three or four months because it might also involve issues of arbitration. As such, sometimes, as you know, when termination process starts, normally a dispute could arise. It takes a little time, but the process has started. view
• 27 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, sometimes back, we tabled a full report of the Fresh Produce Market Projects under the ESP. At that particular point in time, more than 54 per cent of markets were complete. I certainly believe and can confirm that more than 75 per cent of the markets are now complete. For some of the 25 per cent that are still outstanding, and I beg the indulgence of the House, we are still waiting for payment from the Treasury, so that we can pay the interim certificates and empower the contractors to complete the projects. It is a continuous ... view
• 27 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I have said before, the money that was provided in the last Budget was exhausted and it was not sufficient to complete the ESP projects. We then put a figure in the Supplementary Budget. We are waiting for the release of those funds, so that we can complete the projects. view
• 27 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Kshs6.4 million translates to 64.4 per cent of the contract sum. First and foremost, no interim certificate is paid without a valuation being done. So, there has to be certification that the work is complete up to that certified level. Normally, an additional cost might be there in case of variations. We normally provide for that to enable us to ensure that the project is complete. So, I want to assure the people of Majengo that the project will be completed. view
• 27 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I believe that all certificates that are paid are verified by certified Public Works Officers. The bills of quantities are then looked at to ensure that what is paid for is for the work done. I have no reason to believe that an interim payment has been made without work having been done. If that is the case, I would want to be given substantial evidence. The variation that the Member has given is 4 per cent. The 60 per cent and 4 per cent is really neither here nor there in terms of sums. So, let ... view
• 20 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have been in communication with the hon. Member the whole morning regarding this particular Question because I received an answer that I was not satisfied with. view
• 20 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do sincerely apologize, one for being late, and two, for not having been able to provided the answer. I apologize most sincerely. I am taking appropriate action to ensure that, that is corrected. view
• 20 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: I just want to be given one day and I will be able to answer this Question. view
• 19 Dec 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I remember giving that commitment. I do not have the answer at this particular point in time but it is possible that I will be able to provide guidance on that by tomorrow afternoon. I will consult further and make sure that I will give that information tomorrow afternoon. view