Mwangi Kiunjuri

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• 15 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Is it provided for anywhere in our Standing Orders that an hon. Member who is already contributing can also still rise on a point of order? view
• 14 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware that Garba-Tulla Township in Isiolo District was prioritized for the purposes of rural electrification; and, (b) It is estimated that extension of electricity to Garba-Tulla Town will cost Kshs96 3604 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES November 14, 2006 million. Given that this is a lot of money, the Ministry has decided to implement the project in phases. In this regard, the Ministry has already committed Kshs33 million from this year's Budget for the extension of electricity to Kinna Market, which is on the way to Garba-Tulla. The remaining portion will be ... view
• 14 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as usual, we are carrying out survey and design, and we shall also acquire wayleaves. But we estimate that the first phase of this project will be completed by June, 2007. view
• 14 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I stand to support this Bill. I am happy to note that this Bill seeks to establish the Insurance Regulatory Authority. The functions of the Authority, which are laid down in this Bill, can be considered a step forward in the development of our insurance industry. The functions will ensure that insurance firms are run well and effectively. They will also ensure proper regulation and control of insurance business in this country. This has not been happening and as a result, the conduct of insurance firms in this country is questionable. The standard ... view
• 8 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware that there were many applicants organised into five self-help groups namely, Kaptogoit, Merigure, Kaptandai, Kapcherogoni and Malaba in Kericho, Bureti and Bomet districts who applied and made partial payment of 10 per cent totalling to Kshs2,709,400 against a provisional budgetary estimate of Kshs26,828,100. (b) A list of names of individual applicants is hereby attached to my written answer. However, KPLC does not have records of names of individual contributors to both schemes. (c) The groups will be supplied with electricity once they make full payment. view
• 8 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not know why the hon. Member is not satisfied. I already answered this question in part (b) of my answer. The money he is talking about is not earning any interest at all. This is because the 10 per cent payment is only meant for us to go and do survey and design. Work was done to cover the percentage that was paid to KPLC. view
• 8 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are aware of these problems. When we November 8, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3461 supplied power to some of these areas, the demand was low, but now it is picking and it is very high. So, if, for example, we supplied an 11 KV line we are now forced to boost that line to 33 KV in order to make power sufficient. In areas like Itumbi where people experience power surges because the existing line cannot bear the load, we are going to upgrade those lines from 11 KV to 33 KV. view
• 8 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are dealing even with cases of 15 years ago. However, I want to remind hon. Members that for the last four years, the Ministry has not taken any 10 per cent payment from consumers. We are now dealing with the backlog. Those consumers know who took that amount of money. We are trying very hard to ensure that anybody who pays the 10 per cent requirement benefits. However, those who feel that KPLC should refund them their money should write applications. I have made it clear that the 10 per cent is only meant to ... view
• 8 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not know where the problem is coming from. What I have said is very clear. The Government requires people to meet the 10 per cent requirement. The KPLC made use of that money in survey and design work. However, it did not connect the same customers. The new conditions that we have today must be met. For those people who had qualified, we are still going to consider them. I believe that we have already done 80 per cent of our work as far as implementation is concerned. What I would like hon. Members ... view
• 8 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me first of all inform the hon. Member that we are already considering his two projects which are Kapcherongwony and Marafa for the Spanish programme. However, let me make it very clear that even today some people are being confused and convinced by others to still continue paying the 10 per cent deposit. The chairmen of these rural electrification programmes still want to go ahead with the old habit of collecting money so that they can have their allowances. I want to assure this House that we are not doing that and if there is ... view