Eng Mohammed Maalim Mahamud

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1711 to 1720 of 2205.

• 27 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in fact, the line is now planned from Kindaruma to Mwingi and Garissa. We are at an advanced stage and we should be starting construction any time now. We have secured funding from the World Bank and that project is on course. In fact, from now onwards, we need to think of doing a line from Garissa to Wajir. So, we really have an ambitious plan for the area. view
• 26 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. view
• 26 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as for Lokori Market, I said that the project is due for completion by December, 2012. For Sook Market, which is about 60 kilometres from the nearest power line at Chepareria, it is estimated that the project will cost about Kshs70 million. We are planning funding for that centre alongside other public facilities in the constituency. To be frank, I will not be able to give a timeline for that. view
• 26 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is a Question No.1791 on the same by the hon. Member; will it be appropriate for me to answer that Question now, or should I wait for it to be called out? view
• 26 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: I even have an answer. view
• 26 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is true that we have programmes in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) to electrify schools and health centres, especially boarding schools. Some of the programmes are funded by the Government of Kenya and some by development partners. I am particularly aware of the funding programme by the Spanish Government, but it has taken too long to take off. That has affected many areas, including the constituency Mheshimiwa is talking about and my own constituency. We expect that programme to be finalized. I think the loan has been properly signed for and the contractor has been ... view
• 26 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the hon. Member is aware that the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) allocates resources very equitably among various constituencies in the country, especially in the rural areas. For the programmes done by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) in terms of distribution, it is based on requirements of the facility. I am aware that constituencies get an equivalent amount of money. view
• 26 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is true that sometimes there are delays in procuring of construction material. Contractors normally get delayed but that has been taken care of and REA is now trying to keep up to speed to have all materials in place for the contractors to get them in time. view
• 26 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I appreciate the sentiments by the hon. Member. It is true that most of the outlying areas in the country require electricity because they are far from the grid. In that regard, we have been able to allocate funds to most off-grid power stations in those areas, especially Turkana and other northern parts of Kenya. We will continue doing that. Regarding Sook Market, it is true--- view
• 26 Sep 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think we are in order because it takes longer and it is more expensive to extend a grid than just having a generator somewhere. So, we are doing that as a temporary measure. We are also making hybrids with the grid power in terms of solar and wind so that most stations have hybrid generation systems. view