Mwangi Kiunjuri

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• 31 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware that manufacturers have been expressing concerns about high tariffs in Kenya when compared with those of our trade competitors, namely, Egypt and South Africa. (b) Although it may not be possible to reduce tariffs so much as those charged in Egypt and South Africa, measures have been instituted with a view of containing the cost of electricity in Kenya. This includes:- (i) Negotiations with independent power producers, leading to reduced deduction of bulk tariffs. (ii) Implementation of the Energy Sector Recovery Project at a cost of Kshs255 million, ... view
• 31 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that can only be done by the Minister for Finance. view
• 31 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Ministry has done its level best. However, we can only deal with the issue of taxation from this House or through the Ministry of Finance. It should be noted that in 2004, the Ministry of Energy negotiated with Ibera Africa and we reduced the bulk of tariffs from Kshs395 to Kshs197 per kilowatt per year. That means that we can stabilise the cost of power. If hon. Members listened carefully, through the initiation of the Government, the implementation of the Energy Sector Recovery Project is also going to stabilise the tariffs. We are increasing our generation ... view
• 31 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that is a very different Question and it has nothing to do with tariffs. I will have the pleasure to answer the Question if the hon. Member follows the right channel. view
• 31 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the demand is going high every year, which means that the economy is improving. At the same time, we have to generate enough power to match the development that is taking place in the country. It is not a must for us to reduce the tariffs, but the fact that the cost has stabilised shows that we have put proper measures in place. view
• 2 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Survey and design work for Kisyani-Kikoko-Kalango and Kaumoni-Kilala electrification have been completed and implementation work is expected to commence in the next three months. It will be completed by December, 2006. (b) The above electrification work is estimated to cost Kshs20 million. view
• 2 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, "the next three months" can even be from today! I want to assure the hon. Member that, in the next three months, we shall start the project. I also want to assure you that, by December, it will be completed. view
• 2 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Assistant Minister is very serious. I have, on several occasions, explained why we have not been able to carry out the projects. I have also assured the House that we have enough materials and designers. Therefore, the work will be done. view
• 2 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in 2003, the Ministry of Energy tried to convince the Ministry of Finance to exempt those projects from VAT. But the exemption was not given. This House has the power to ask for that exemption through the relevant law. view
• 2 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, for every customer to be connected, the average cost will be Kshs35,000 for single phase. Three phase will cost between Kshs40,000 and Kshs41,000. For 810 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES May 2, 2006 the rural electrification of market places, they will be charged between Kshs21,000 to Kshs25,000. view