Mwangi Kiunjuri

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• 26 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, transmission lines incur system losses. That is why we have injected a lot of money into the management of the KPLC to contain the system losses. Secondly, we are coming up with a way of bringing customers together, so that they can share the cost effectively. That is the only time that we shall be able to reduce the cost. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, however, hon. Members should appreciate that four years ago, a customer had to pay for every single pole, which cost Ksh45,000. This means that a customer who was about 400 metres from ... view
• 19 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The Ministry has already approved the electrification of Bulemia and Sikarira markets and Sikarira Health Centre at an estimated cost of Kshs7.5 million. Implementation is expected to be done during the 2006/2007 Financial Year. Other market centres will be considered later. (b) It is not possible for the Ministry to give a timeframe when rural electrification will cover the whole of Busia District as this would require an analysis of the cost of such electrification vis-a-vis the funds available for electrification of the entire country. view
• 19 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, supply of electricity to those markets will be considered once funds become available. view
• 19 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: It is true that we are now faced with the problem of contractors. It is because we never used to contract out works before. We have now started doing that and that is why we are now experiencing these teething problems. I wish to inform this House that we have already advertised for more contractors to come in and help. In fact, we will continue advertising for more contractors to be selected so that we are able to handle the work. view
• 19 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, all that information is in this House. Two weeks ago I answered a similar Question and I laid on the Table of this House all the ongoing projects. A month ago I was asked to table a list of all the ongoing projects and I did so. So, all the information is with the hon. Members of Parliament. view
• 19 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have a programme already. In fact, we have identified almost all ongoing projects in Butula Constituency. For example, we know that the project at Kanjala will require Kshs5 million; Shibale, Kshs2.5 million; Bulwane, Bwalilo and Elugulu, Kshs10 million; Bukhuyi and Tingolo; Kshs20 million; Chango, Kshs7 million; and Muruka, Kshs0.8 million. So, we are aware of all these projects. All these projects depend on availability of funds. We have already started working in the constituency and as we get more funds we shall implement all those projects. view
• 12 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I rise to support the Motion. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am surprised that hon. Members of this House can discuss issues of national importance as if they do not live in this country. They speak as if our children will not be brought up in this country or they are ready to leave this country tomorrow when it falls apart. When one talks about matters that affect this nation, especially with regard to the economy, one has to be very serious. ... view
• 12 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, these are Presidential candidates who, on seeing strange cars in their neighbourhoods, come running to this House alleging that their lives are in July 12, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 2051 danger and requesting for more bodyguards. We are challenging the Minister to withdraw some of those bodyguards. They are holding onto those bodyguards because they see some imaginary vehicles trailing them wherever they go. Today, they are calling upon the House not to vote for this particular Ministry. Some hon. Members who shout the loudest here have been mentioned adversely in matters touching on the Artur ... view
• 12 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, by making that simple statement, the archbishop is assured of coming back to Parliament. I do not have to respond to it. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Commission of Inquiry is still going on with inquiry. It has not concluded its findings. Some of the Presidential candidates have been mentioned adversely. view
• 12 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is unfortunate that this has come from an hon. Member who also presides over this House. We are both experienced hon. Members of this House. I have been with him in this House for the last nine years. I have the right to issue my personal comments. That is exactly what I am doing. view