Mwangi Kiunjuri

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• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: The Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) commissioned M/s Degi Constructing Engineers of Milan, Italy, to carry out a feasibility study for a multipurpose scheme. The study indicated the suitability of the project to generate hydropower and develop a potential area of about 6,460 acres of irrigation. The project has not been implemented due to lack of funds. The cost estimates for the project implementation was approximated at Kshs16,803,000. view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: The KVDA has prioritised and revised this project's design, and is seeking for funding. Once this project is implemented, it will add about 70 megawatts of hydropower to the national grid and enhance provision of water for food security in the region. The project will be implemented once funds become available. view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am not disputing the fact that the Kerio Valley has seven rivers flowing into Lake Turkana. On that one, I am in agreement. However, I have indicated that we have no funds. We are talking of Kshs16 billion. I do not even believe that the Ministry of Water and Irrigation will be allocated Kshs17 billion in the next financial year. We can only rely on donors to do this. So, I would urge the hon. Member to be patient. view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Ministry is very serious. It is only that we cannot squeeze water out of a stone. The only way out is to look for funds, which is what we are doing. We shall even be asking the Ministry of Energy to work with us, so that we can combine efforts. We are also aware that we are short of power in the country. We will do our level best to ensure that we do the dams. view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. For the last ten minutes, Dr. Khalwale has not been able to contribute and table facts before this House because he is being interrupted. Now, he has less than two minutes. It might also happen to other hon. Members who might want to contribute to what some ears do not want to hear. I want guidance from the Chair and, at the same time--- view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Let me finish this, Chair, please. Lastly, now that you can see what is happening, we are begging for your consideration that any Member who will propose, you give one against him so that this debate can be balanced, and Kenyans can judge us well. view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand to support this Motion. At the outset, I want to, first of all, congratulate my brother, Dr. Khalwale, and remind Kenyans and him, in particular, that when it came to Golgotha and the son of man was to be crucified, the same people who were with him in jubilation at Cana of Galilee, because he had converted water into wine, were there to crucify him. When Jesus healed the blind and they received their sight, those people were there. Those people were even there when he raised Lazarus of Bethany, yet at the end ... view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the crucifixion of Jesus Christ did not mark the end of the spread of the Gospel in the world. It is as a result of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ that we have the day of the pentecost. The disciples filled with the holy spirit, continued to spread the Gospel. I am a student of religion and history. I am an authority on biblical matters. We have given the other side time. We have listened to Mr. Mututho without interruption, but because what we are saying here is not pleasing some hon. Members, they want to ... view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: In my own view, the public confidence in the public institutions of this country is very low. Over time, we have not allowed important matters, as the one we are raising here today, to be resolved conclusively. In this House, we debate Motions which are connected to the big questions of governance and economic crimes. However, we never address them exhaustively in this House. We vote and go home, but the question of governance, economic crimes and the relevant laws are never addressed. view
• 18 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, what should Kenyans expect of us when investigations on matters of public interest take too long to be determined in our courts? view