Dr. Newton Wanjala Kulundu

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 551 to 560 of 577.

• 4 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I got the answer to this Question, but it was not satisfactory. I, therefore, ordered that it be taken back to my officers, so that they can prepare an adequate answer because the issue raised by the hon. Member is very important. We know that if the canal has been breached, then it can cause floods. view
• 4 May 2006 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 4 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I apologise, but he also--- view
• 4 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I apologise and withdraw. view
• 3 May 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I agree with your ruling. I do not want to contradict it. view
• 3 May 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the other day, when Ms. Ndung'u was moving The Sexual Offences Bill, she was allowed to move to the Front Bench! view
• 27 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware that Athi and Thika Rivers serve a big part of Yatta Constituency. (b) Yes, I am also aware that the two rivers offer great potential not only for canals for small scale irrigation but also for pump-fed-piped irrigation systems. The irrigation potential for the two rivers is estimated at 3,740 hectares. Out of this potential, 1,633 hectares have been developed for irrigation. The number of farmers involved is 1,548. Construction of the proposed Munyu Dam will further increase the potential once technical and environmental evaluations are carried ... view
• 27 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I understand the predicament of the hon. Members. But I would like to remind the hon. Member that, as a Ministry, we have to develop the whole of Machakos District. That is why in all the divisions of the district we have proposed several irrigation schemes. Some of them are already operational while others will be implemented in the next financial year. view
• 27 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have said that we have several development and irrigation projects being undertaken in Yatta Constituency. We have Yatta Furrow, a scheme which draws its water from Thika River. The total area to be covered is 1,800 hectares. Already 900 hectares are under irrigation. view
• 27 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have been very clear that Yatta Furrow, which draws its water from Thika River, is irrigating 850 hectares. view