Musalia Mudavadi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, according to the documents that we have, first of all, the contract has been executed between the Narok County Council and Equity Bank. One of the things that I would like to point out is that, also due process was followed in them arriving at this contract. So, the contract has been executed and, therefore, the consequences of me terminating this contract do not arise in the sense that it is a contract that has been executed. view
• 22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: The second point that the hon. Member is raising is the issue which is appearing in Article 6(1), page 13 of the contract document, which relates to the term of the contract and how the revenue will be collected or shared and how the bank will earn its portion of what is collected. The schedule is there and it was discussed between the Narok County Council, Equity Bank and their lawyers and made the approval of the county council. Therefore, it is a validly entered into contract. view
• 22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not know where the hon. Member is drawing that from because in the contract documents, the details are there. What I am talking about is not outside the contract document. There is no place in this document where I can be shown the difference. As the revenue is collected through--- view
• 22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, if one looks carefully at what is here, it says:- “(i) Supply, install and commission a centralized online prepaid billing system, (ii) Supply and install relevant ICT infrastructure at all entry points at head office for prepaid billing system. (iii) Supply, install and commission vendor-based prepaid equipment complete software for the County Council of Narok headquarters, vendors and suppliers. (iv)Train staff in the use of the new system and the first line maintenance of the proposed equipment to provide ongoing call out for repairs and maintenance not covered by the first line mainstream. (v) Provision of watertight ... view
• 22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, if you look at all this, you will see that the billing system focuses on revenue collection. Therefore, the contract that was entered into between the County Council of Narok and Equity Bank is not in breach of what was advertised for. So, I am fully convinced that the contract entered into is in accordance with this scope of works and they followed the due process. I also want to allay any fears about corruption by tabling in this House a letter which was written by the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) who went and looked at this ... view
• 22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to reiterate, because I said it here last week that, indeed, we have already issued circulars to all local authorities not to dispose of any assets belonging to the respective 175 local authorities. That message has gone out in writing to all the clerks and the chairmen of councils. They are in full picture of this. view
• 22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: I would also want to point out here that in the context that we are talking about - it is important that I help the House in this context by providing a little more information - the smart card system is to provide a more watertight methodology of getting revenue. The current system--- view
• 22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: The current system is a manual system where cash payments are made at the gates and without any fear or favour. This cash system has been an avenue for some officers within the local authorities to collect money and not account for it. So, the prepaid system is denying them that particular opportunity. That is why on the ground, we are seeing increased activity being funded by those specific revenue officers to try and block a mechanized automated system that will enhance the revenue of Narok County Council. view
• 22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, if you look at page 9, the term of the contract are well stipulated. It says this contract will also be under review every two years for the County Council of Narok and the Equity Bank to be able to determine whether it is moving in the right direction and whether it needs any corrections. There are also termination clauses that are in this contract. view
• 22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that may be so, but again, if the hon. Member could look at page 20 on the termination and consequences of termination, it will be clear to him. Clauses of termination are in this contract document. It says if, indeed, it reaches a stage where the County Council of Narok is unhappy with the terms of the contract, they have a right to give notice and proceed with the process of termination. Let me also point out that there is also article 4(i) on page 10, which says when money will be collected, it will be deposited ... view