30 Jun 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to state that the issue of rates in this particular aspect was discussed with the Municipal Council of Naivasha and the Lake Naivasha Growers Association. An understanding was reached because it should be noted that stakeholders or Local Authorities also have the authority to negotiate because they are supposed to be supportive in getting them to do business. It was agreed that the members would be contributing at the rate of Kshs2 per square metre
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30 Jun 2010 in National Assembly:
of their cultivated area which would then be payable to the Municipal Council of Naivasha.
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30 Jun 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think that is a completely different question. However, one thing I know is that the flower growers of Naivasha have made substantial contributions and, if indeed, one takes a tour of that area, you are likely to find that there are either hospitals or schools that have been built by these flower institutions and they are supporting the community in that area. I would be willing to give a more elaborate position of their social-corporate responsibility and what each flower farm is undertaking. That would be a separate answer. But I can tell you ...
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17 Jun 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to seek the indulgence of the House so that I
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17 Jun 2010 in National Assembly:
can get additional information because what I have is still not adequate. I have consulted with the hon. Member. So, I hope he can accede to this request so that I can get more comprehensive information that relates to this Question.
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17 Jun 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, Thursday afternoon is convenient. I think I will have gathered the necessary information. Secondly, I just want to state that I am in touch with the Managing Director of the National Bank of Kenya so that I can discuss this development further and hopefully, we can come to some consensus so that the tenants and the people who live in Lumumba Estate are not put under any stress.
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17 Jun 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I make that undertaking.
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14 Apr 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, before I reply, let me apologise that I walked in slightly late because I was trying to gather as much information as possible. So, I apologize for coming late.
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14 Apr 2010 in National Assembly:
Secondly, before I give my reply, I would also like to point out that the reply that I had given earlier should now be treated as withdrawn, because we have since gathered that the matter is no longer sub judice because a decision had already been made.
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14 Apr 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I now beg to reply.
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