Mwangi Kiunjuri

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• 12 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: We have agreed that we are going to tour the district in April. We have confirmed that with the Minister. That way, we can tackle the water issues collectively in the district. view
• 12 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that applies to all Members of Parliament. Those who come to our offices, we usually come up with an arrangement on either to tackle the questions from the office or go to the ground. That can be done on an individual basis. If you want to raise a Question in the House, we tackle it in the House. If you come with a certain request in our offices, we deal with it there. So, any Member of Parliament is free to walk into our offices; either my office, the Minister's office or the Permanent Secretary's office at ... view
• 12 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we can try to look at the neighbouring districts, depending on the number of days that we have. Considering the distance from Nairobi, it would be good to spend more than one day in that area. So, you can come so that we can programme the trip together. If it is possible, we shall pass through Migori. view
• 12 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. view
• 12 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: (a) Funds for implementation of borehole projects in arid districts are normally allocated depending on the water needs of the respective districts and the total available budget. Other alternative water sources are also considered, particularly water conservation structures such as dams and pans in cases where ground water potential is poor. view
• 12 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: (b) In the beginning of every financial year, the corporation, in liaison with the respective water services boards agrees on the projects to be implemented. In the financial year 2008/2009 Marsabit District has a budget provision of Kshs10 million. The funds are to be used in the drilling and equipping of one borehole at Loyangalani, operationalization of four existing boreholes at Furakana, Korr, Burharamia and Kamboe, rehabilitation of another four boreholes at Burgabo, Dosawacho, Turbi and Bubisa. view
• 12 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: (c) Before the allocation of the available funds is done, there are a lot of consultations between the corporation, Northern Water Services Board and district leaders on how the available resources should be shared. That process ensures equitable allocation of available resources as the needs of various districts are assessed. view
• 12 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, when we were planning for the allocation of funds, we considered Chalbi within the other district; even Saku. We had not taken into consideration that it was a district on its own. So, we were planning for the larger Marsabit District. But from this financial year, we shall consider Chalbi as a separate district. However, the criteria still stands. We have to consult local leaders, Northern Water Services Board and then the Ministry. The three have to agree. It is upon Members of Parliament to attend district meetings, so that they can prioritise their needs. view
• 12 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we do sympathise, especially with northern Kenya and Fe bruary 12, 2009 PARLIAMENTAR Y DEBATES view
• 12 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is true that the National Water Conservation and Pipeline Corporation is supposed to be a contractor. However, it has been handling both the construction and money to implement. This year, we have tried as much as possible, to channel money to the relevant water boards, so that they can even decide and allocate funds for easier implementation. However, the National Water Conservation and Pipeline Corporation will still be charged with the responsibility of construction and they can be hired by the boards. view