Lewis Nguyai

All parliamentary appearances

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• 7 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The construction at Katito Market stopped in October, 2011 to December, 2011 and recommenced at the beginning of January, 2012. According to the contractor, the cessation of works was caused by financial difficulties that have now been resolved. Construction of the office block and the two toilets is complete. Trusses have been done for the market shade and are ready for roofing. The foundation walling for the refuse beam has been done up to the fourth course and two courses are remaining. The project is 70 per cent complete. The contract sum ... view
• 7 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the contract sum was Kshs10 million. The interim payment certificates that have been paid out constitute 61 per cent. Most of the structures under the Economic Stimulus Programme--- The cost is normally on the foundation, the slab and the stone works. The missing component always is the steel structures and the iron sheets. Normally that bit comprises 30 per cent. So, you might find a market that already has the slab, but it has actually cost 65 per cent. view
• 7 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, obviously, that is a substantially different Question and I would have to flip through the Economic Stimulus Programme. I would like to request the Member to first have a look at the two reports that we have and then I can provide that information. view
• 7 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, a total of 100 markets are 97 per cent or more complete. That basically means that about 50 per cent of the markets under the Economic Stimulus Programme are complete. The second component where we have 70 to 96 per cent completion, I have tabled the report and there are statistics to that. We are very keen on making sure that we complete all projects and I would like to request the Members who have not looked at the report to first look at it and see the status of their markets. If they have any concerns ... view
• 7 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the markets component budget of Kshs2 billion is a combination of the Economic Stimulus Programme plus the other ongoing major markets in Mombasa, Nairobi and Kisumu that also need to be completed. This will take about Kshs600 million. view
• 7 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we granted an extension up to 15th June and we are talking about another practical eight days. If the market will not be completed within that time, we will use the due process to ensure that the performance bond is enforced and then re-advertise the same. Obviously, I sympathize with the traders. During improvements, there are inconveniences and sometimes it has financial implication to the traders. I sincerely regret all those inconveniences. view
• 7 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. view
• 7 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: (a) The development of Kerugoya Market was being undertaken by the Municipal Council of Kerugoya/Kutus. The council exhausted the available funds before the practical completion of the envisaged development. view
• 7 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to continue. view
• 7 Jun 2012 in National Assembly: The council plans to complete the construction during the 2012/2013 Financial Year. (b) The money set aside for the construction of the Kerugoya Retail Market was Kshs15.2 million and the breakdown was as follows:- (i) Contribution from Kerugoya/Kutus Municipal Council - Kshs2.5 million. (ii ) Contribution by the European Union - Kshs4.5 million. (iii) Contribution from stall owners - Kshs8.2 million. view