Mwangi Kiunjuri

All parliamentary appearances

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• 9 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am wondering whether we are being aired live so that Kenyans can see our performance. This time round, it is not coming from the Ministers but the Back Bench. However, I beg to reply. view
• 9 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Am I improperly dressed? That is the only way I can be out of order. However, I beg to reply. (a) The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) provided support in the form of funds to the National Irrigation Board (NIB) amounting to Kshs3,150,000 that was used for land preparation in Bunyala Irrigation Scheme. Using the balance, FAO, through view
• 9 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. view
• 9 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: The project has faced numerous problems which include a dispute between the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) over environmental audit, impact assessment issues, re-design and re-routing of pipelines that have been unprofessionally laid by the community and adverse weather conditions, among others. This has delayed completion of this project. view
• 9 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, construction of the dam can only commence after the Kenya Forest Services grants permission for the dam to be constructed at the identified site within Gathiuru Forest. view
• 9 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is important that when hon. Members ask Questions, they follow them up so that their communities can benefit. I was very clear in my answer. I have said that there is a reason why this project was stopped, and that is what we should pursue and not whether the local people are involved because that is not the issue. This project was started after the local community gave all the approvals. They had the approval from the water appointment Board, the Chief Conservator of Forests and the EI License Registration Office. However, a junior officer, the ... view
• 9 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is unfortunate because the hon. Member knows for sure – I was just trying to be very courteous to him because I do not see the reason why we should come here and try to destroy each other. First of all, he view
• 9 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Government has a responsibility and the community has its responsibility. We had to get authority from the NEMA, the Chief Conservator and any other licenses that are required. So, it is now upon the hon. Member of Parliament to find out why the Kenya Forest Service has stopped the work. view
• 9 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have all the relevant authorities. Therefore, this Question should be directed to the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife so that they can tell us why they have stopped the work. Otherwise, we can come in if the Member of Parliament wants us to assist him. We can provide him with copies of the authorities so that he can ask questions. view
• 9 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, to solve this matter, it is important that we follow it up, all of us. We are ready to get back to work immediately we get this authority. We are also ready to assist the Member of Parliament so that we solve this problem so that the people of Gathiuru can benefit. I know the area very well because I am interested in it. Therefore, we shall pursue the matter and re-allocate the funds once again. view