Mwangi Kiunjuri

All parliamentary appearances

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• 17 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have not issued a written answer to the hon. Member because we would like to request that this Question be directed to the Ministry of Regional Development Authorities because it is the one which is responsible for this project. view
• 15 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg your indulgence, since this Question requires a comprehensive answer, to give me adequate time to go through it. Being conversant with the rules of this House, I know that answers to Questions must be very brief. So, I seek your indulgence. view
• 15 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: No! No! I am just seeking your indulgence, so that I can be able to, quickly, go through it. view
• 15 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Over the last decade, 820 dams and water pans, 30 rivers and lakes have dried up or reduced their levels substantially. This has affected a population of over six million Kenyans. (b) My Ministry has undertaken a comprehensive water crisis assessment in the whole country, covering Lake Victoria, Athi, Tana, Rift Valley and Ewaso Nyiro North basins. The sources of the country’s water resources are from the five water towers, namely, Mt. Kenya, Aberdare Mountains, Mt. Elgon, Mau Complex and Cherengany view
• 15 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have come up with measures, in consultation with other relevant Ministries, including the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife. We have already undertaken a major afforestation initiative, and we are encouraging afforestation through the Ministry of Agriculture to ensure that Kenyans are also properly informed on the need to protect water catchment areas. That is why we have established the Water Users’ Association. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Government cannot win this battle if politicians are not ready to step in and make this issue one of public ... view
• 15 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we will have to carry out enough research – hydrological reports are there – to ensure that we get boreholes that yield sustainable levels of water. In order for us to achieve this objective, Parliament should come forward to assist us. For instance, in order for us to achieve our plans for the next three years, we require Kshs54 billion. It is only Parliament that can Vote this kind of money for us. Otherwise, we will do our level best to make sure that we forward our proposals to Treasury with a view to accessing the ... view
• 15 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have been very clear that we are doing our work, but we are also encouraging Members of Parliament and other leaders to have their input in this effort because, by the end of the day, it is just like having seminars and workshops. If these people are not properly encouraged; if the leadership is not seen, we shall be there to educate them. However, sustainability is very important. We, as leaders, are with our people each and every day and we can offer advice. view
• 15 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it would be very bad for a country to make unfounded allegations against another country. I am the one who attends the meetings of the Council of Ministers on the Lake Victoria Basin Initiative. I want to assure you that we all agree on any water released to River Nile. We have a secretariat that is stationed at Entebbe and our participation is there. Representatives come from all the countries and, therefore, we cannot accuse Uganda of having done anything or being compromised by Egypt. That is not the position and it would be unfortunate to ... view
• 15 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the hon. Member is making very serious allegations which he is supposed to substantiate. If he is not able to, then he should face the relevant Departmental Committee. This is because either I am lying on behalf of the Government or I am misleading the House. What the hon. Member is trying to prove is that we are trying to mislead the House on this important issue. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is only good for the hon. Member to substantiate his claims. Otherwise, the Government’s position is very clear. There is no such agreement. We ... view
• 15 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I know we are discussing two things here; availability of water and the rivers drying up as a result of that. Kenyans must learn to live with the consequences of their actions. Rivers drying up cannot be caused in a year or five years. It is as a result of destruction of our environment for the last 20 years or so. The little knowledge I have is that weather conditions cannot be affected by view