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.
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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.
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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 ...
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22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, both the Minister for Foreign Affairs and his Assistant Minister are out of the country.
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22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will get him to respond tomorrow afternoon.
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22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I undertake to communicate with the Minister of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security so that he can respond to this issue tomorrow.
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22 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I believe he should be able to respond to this tomorrow in the afternoon.
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17 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all, let me apologize because as things stand, my colleague in the Ministry has been away for quite sometime. So, there is quite some task for me. I hope---
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17 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am now available. On a lighter note, I would not want to challenge the ruling from the Chair about my longevity; I think it is in good spirit.
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17 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, yes, I do appreciate, but I think my colleague will be back very soon and the workload will be lighter.
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