Mwangi Kiunjuri

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• 10 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I apologize for being late. However, I beg to reply. I am aware of the plans to construct the dam for irrigation and power generation in Arror River Basin in 1986. Kerio valley Development Authority (KVDA) commissioned M/s Bebingg Consulting Engineers of Milan, Italy, to carry out a feasibility study for a multi-purpose scheme. The study indicated the suitability of the project to generate hydro-power and develop a potential area of about 6,460 hectares for irrigation. The project has not been implemented due to lack of funds. The cost of project implementation was estimated at US$240 million. ... view
• 10 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, if I am not wrong, this is the Question that the Member asked. He asked what became of the two dams which were to be constructed in Arror and Chesuman locations in Marakwet District to assist the community in Kerio Valley in irrigation and power generation, considering that the funds were factored in the development plans of 1995/1996. In 1994/1995, they requested for 11 small dams which could not produce hydro-power. The only attempt that was ever been made in that area to have a dam for irrigation and production of hydro-power was in 1986. That is ... view
• 10 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, when we talk about dams that can be used for irrigation, we are talking about spending about Kshs1 billion per dam. Currently, the construction of Sasumua Dam is going on. It will cost the Government Kshs4 billion. The Badasa Dam will cost the Government Kshs2.5 billion. The Kiserian Dam will cost the Government Kshs800 million. The Umaa Dam will cost the Government another Kshs700 million. Those are among the dams that are being constructed. I believe we do not have additional funds to construct large dams. view
• 9 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The Northern Water Services Board is among the seven water services boards covering various regions that were established in accordance with the Water Act, 2002. The Board covered nine districts at its inception, which constitutes 43 per cent of Kenya’s land mass and 75 per cent of Kenya’s ASAL regions. In undertaking its mandate, the Board and the water service providers, under its jurisdiction, have faced several challenges, which include, among others, large coverage areas that have poor communication networks, high cost of water production due to pumping water supply systems, ... view
• 9 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we shall have a co-ordinating committee to do this work. The membership of the committee will be drawn from the Ministry of Water and Irrigation and the existing Northern Water Services Board, so that we can map out the area and do the actual assessment to ensure that the new board will be properly facilitated for it to give services to the people. This should be done in the next one month. view
• 9 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was very categorical in my answer. I said that we are splitting the Northern Water Services Board. That is final! That is done! I have said that I will assess the viability of splitting other water services boards. I said that I am considering the following: sustainability, service provision levels, investment, infrastructure and serving requirements. Once I am satisfied that they can meet those requirements, I will split the Northern Water Services Board. view
• 9 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have looked at the answer that we had prepared for the hon. Member, and consulted him, noting that a Question is the property of this House and we were in concurrence that the answer is not satisfactory. I, therefore, seek the indulgence of this House to request that the Question be deferred until next week. view
• 9 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand here to oppose this amendment. You do not need to have gone to even nursery school or Standard One to know the danger that is being posed by the settlers in the Mau Forest. Either this Report is complete or incomplete. We do not even require this Report in order to take action. It is common sense to know the dangers that are posed to this country. There is no amount of argument that can justify continuous occupation of Mau Forest unless you want to tell us that you live in another world and you ... view
• 9 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, continued stay of people in the Mau Forest should be classified as a crime against humanity. It is a crime because it has led to the deaths of Kenyans and people in other African countries. It is equal to genocide. We cannot come here and pretend that we do not understand this issue and yet all of us have gone to school and have degrees. None of us requires to be lectured on the dangers of occupying the Mau Forest. It is, therefore, upon us to rise to the occasion and stand firm. We do not care ... view
• 9 Sep 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I request hon. Members of goodwill and nationalists as opposed to those who pretend – during the day they advocate for national issues while at night they are tribalists number one pointing fingers at others – that we do not refer this matter to that level. view