Mutua Katuku

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 201 to 208 of 208.

• 5 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 5 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I hate to interrupt hon. Kenyatta, who is moving this important Report. But hon. Kenyatta has said that one of the contracts was signed in 2001. I have read this Report and I have not seen any recommendation touching on those who signed the contract then. Is the hon. Member in order to--- ? view
• 29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware that 12 residents of Ametho Sub-location of Tigania North Division are being charged for illegally abstracting water meant for domestic use from Tigania Water Supply and using the water for irrigation. 146 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES March 29, 2006 (b) I am aware that they are required to pay Kshs4,000 each for the volume of water they used during the two months of illegal abstraction. The figure was arrived at after negotiations between the affected residents at the District Water Office and Tana Water Service Board. (c) My Ministry ... view
• 29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the information I have is to the effect that this was due to illegal connections. We are trying to be fair to others. When we disconnected those who were carrying out irrigation, they went ahead and connected the water themselves. That is why they had to face the course of the law. I undertake to see how we can solve the problem of water shortage in the area. I will, maybe, even visit the area to see how we can improve water supply in the area. view
• 29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is a policy of the Ministry to ensure that everybody in this country has water. We will look at those issues as they arise. We will be connecting consumers when they apply where possible and where water will be available. view
• 29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is a case of law being enforced where people were disconnected. So, what he is saying may not hold water here. I would like to say that we may be lacking capacity in some areas, but we are trying to develop capacity through the new reforms where we are now establishing water boards and water companies so that local people can run and supervise water services. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will look at the matter. view
• 29 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have said that we have two positions here; the hon. Member is saying that these people were doing this because they did not have water, and my position is that they were doing it illegally because they were obstructing other people. I want to get down to the ground, see what the true position is and then I will be able to make an informed decision about what to do about it. view