Martha Karua

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2171 to 2180 of 2953.

• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think the blame goes to the leadership in each area, particularly regarding the level of awareness and access to the YEDF. However, I wish to confirm that these are the ceilings that apply everywhere. I have just read figures relating to Kuresoi Constituency. In my own Gichugu Constituency, these are the rates applicable for youth who ask for loans in groups. When you work as an individual entrepreneur, your business plan will be assessed, and you will be loaned the money accordingly. May I call upon all hon. Members to raise the level of awareness in ... view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the group loans are accessed at the constituency-level, while those for individual entrepreneurs are accessed through the various financial institutions. The review underway will also look at how fast and how to improve the time within which a person accesses the loan. view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Ministry, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware that planning at Habaswein Town has not been undertaken since its elevation to district headquarters. (b) I intend to undertake the planning of Habaswein Town in 2009/2010 financial year after completing the preparation of Giriftu and Eldas townships. view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I appreciate the question. I would like to inform the House that the whole of North Eastern Province has had one physical planner traversing all that vast area until August, 2008, when a second physical planner was sent to Wajir East. He currently serves Wajir West, Wajir East, Wajir North and Wajir South districts. The said planner is preparing the development plan for Giriftu, which is the district headquarters for Wajir West. He is expected to complete that task soon and immediately embark on the planning for Habaswein. The Ministry is 3886 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES December 4, 2008 ... view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: The Ministry will do its best to ensure that it increases the number of physical planners and also make provisions for adequate funding to ensure a speedy planning for all the towns and district headquarters that need to be planned. view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have just said that the Ministry will ensure that there is speedy physical planning. You will note that most of our urban areas are totally unplanned. We are also calling upon Members of this House, as leaders, to sensitize our local authorities, so that they do not engage in haphazard constructions in our rural or urban areas. The Ministry has noted that fact and it is in the process of working out a comprehensive programme for the country. view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Ministry is up and running. But it is constrained by funds. With availability of funds, the Ministry will step up all those areas, providing transport, adequate facilities and personnel for its planning purposes. view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is unusual, but when it absolutely necessary, it can happen. I do believe that it is absolutely necessary that both be away today. But we will try to ensure that, at least, there is one person to answer Questions. December 04, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3887 view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Regrettably not, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the Bill and to say that it is a good idea and it will give Parliament the necessary muscle to play its watchdog role. It is in the light of the comprehensive reforms that are being done within the country. We need forward looking Bills like this one. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, since my colleagues in the Ministry of Finance are not present, I expect that during the Committee Stage any adjustments that may be necessary to this Bill will be made but I know that within the Government the ... view