Ndiritu Muriithi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 3 Jun 2009 in National Assembly: So, there is need for ability, not just of Ministers, Assistant Ministers and Constitutional Office holders, but for everybody involved in governance to understand the process. We all know governments are voted in on the basis of a programme of action that they promise the country. Therefore, the expenditure of the Government must reflect those priorities that the citizens have voted for. So, for example, this Grand Coalition Government promised to enhance free education to ensure that every child gets 14 years of education across the country. So, in fact, our spending patterns should reflect those priorities. Therefore, I think ... view
• 28 May 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to reply. (a) The Government appointed a Technical and Financial Evaluation Task Force on 2nd April, 2009, to undertake an urgent evaluation of Pan African Paper Mills, East Africa, Ltd., and to come up with a report to assist the Government to determine the viability of the company. That has been done and a detailed report presented by the Task Force. The report has confirmed that the company is technically and financially viable if the debts owed by the firm could be restructured. A detailed 32-page report is available and the discussions on the ... view
• 28 May 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, it is true that the hon. Member asked whether I could table the report that contains the findings and recommendations. I wish to share the report with him, but I beg for the indulgence of this House that there are one or two items that are subject to the current ongoing negotiations with the parties involved. In order to safeguard the process, the hon. Member could indulge us for a little longer. It is true, as the hon. Member has said, that the previous management of that company, the Opil Group of India, entered into an ... view
• 28 May 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, perhaps, I was not as clear as I should have been. The agreement was entered into by the management of Pan African Paper Mills who were the then Opil Group from India that subsequently absconded from duty. When that happened, short-term lenders appointed a receiver manager, who is on site at the Pan African Paper Mills. My understanding is that the Receiver, and not the Government, honoured that arrangement. If the hon. Member has information to the contrary, I would gladly take up that matter and ensure that, that agreement is honoured. With regard to giving ... view
• 28 May 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, firstly, I want to confirm to Dr. Eseli that the Receiver on the ground was appointed by the short-term lenders. I also want to inform the hon. Member and the House that the discussions that are going on are to ensure that all the creditors; namely, short and long-term lenders, unsecured lenders like Kobil, Kenya Power and Lighting Company and many others, are on board with the actions that will be taken. As to the question of whether the Opil Group will return, I do not think so. I want to assure the House that the ... view
• 28 May 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I really want to tell the hon. Member that my heart goes out to the people of Webuye because this factory should be operating. There are many people whose livelihood depends on it. I want to assure him that we take this issue very seriously. The hon. Member knows clearly that there are budgetary issues. So, the bulk of Kshs1.6 billion will be factored in the coming Budget Secondly, I could commit myself to opening the factory on 21st June 2009, but I know this process has certain issues that may force us not to open ... view
• 28 May 2009 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, not all the resources are in place. We all know that the Government operates within certain budgetary provisions. As to the question whether we have adequate resources in the current provision, to get moving, yes, we do. However, I plead with the Member and the House to give us latitude of a few days considering that there are eight different financial institutions involved. view
• 27 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) is operational and is conducting business through 28 branches countrywide. As at the end of March, KIE had a staff complement of 185 and total assets worth Kshs855.6 million. view
• 27 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is true that the KIE was started for the purpose of assisting indigenous entrepreneurs to set up small- scale industries. It does so by providing industrial sheds, finance and technical services. view
• 27 May 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I indicated to the House - allow me to repeat - that in the years of its existence, we have worked with 30,000 entrepreneurs. I have also mentioned to the House, Kenyan companies owned by indigenous people in this country; Fishmeal Manufacturers in Homa-Bay, Trimbon Engineering in Nakuru, Farm Engineering in Kisumu, Specialized Towel Manufacturers, Joy Bathrooms, Incas Health Foods, all owned by indigenous Kenyans. view