Lewis Nguyai

All parliamentary appearances

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• 22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The fire fighting service provision by local authorities is grossly inadequate. Local authorities operate within a system of meagre resources and inadequate training, which do not equip them sufficiently to the needs of the communities in the event of fire view
• 22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: outbreaks. Since the year 2005, my Ministry has embarked on enhancing fire fighting capacity in the various local authorities. To this end, my Ministry has procured the following fire fighting equipment and distributed them to the local authorities. Annexed herewith are the details of the fire fighting engines held by the various local authorities. view
• 22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: (b) An Inter-Ministerial Committee was formed to draft the National Fire Policy under the Minister of State for Special Programmes. A draft has been done and is expected to be concluded within this financial year. (c) My Ministry is committed to empowering all local authorities to efficiently respond to the fire disaster, but the major handicap is its finances. For this instance, only Kshs40 million is available for that service in this financial year. The Municipal Council of Kabarnet will be considered for the provision of a fire engine in the next financial year. My Ministry always encourages local authorities ... view
• 22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in part “b” of my answer, I said that there is a Draft National Fire Policy. I can make the Draft available to the hon. Member and he will find the specific details because it is a comprehensive document. view
• 22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I cannot find my copy, but I believe that the hon. Member is entirely correct. So long as the equipment is operational and functioning, we will continue to use and operate it. However, if it is no longer operational, then we will find a way of ensuring that it goes to the necessary national archives. view
• 22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is important that the hon. Member has informed me that. I said that I could not find my document. If it is not operational, we will ensure that it goes to the relevant department for preservation. view
• 22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would have to consult on the exact date, but I have said that it is within this financial year even though, it is being spearheaded by the Minister of State for Special Programmes. view
• 22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to stick to my answer. I said that the Municipal Council of Kabarnet will be considered for provision of a fire engine in the next financial year. view
• 18 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First, let me apologise, I was not here the first time round when the Question was asked. I really want to apologize for that. view
• 18 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am aware that the sewerage system in Majengo Estate has been blocked for over three years. This is due to waste water from kitchen which sinks into the low lines and discharge into the open some water drains. Original design of the drainage system in the Majengo Estate was to allow leaches water to flow into the open drains. (b) The Council has issued notices to plot owners to pay the relevant fees and charges to Thika Water and Sewerage Company so that they can be connected to ... view