Peter Kenneth

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 321 to 330 of 438.

• 12 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) A total of Kshs9,126,652.45 was returned to the Treasury by various Government Departments in the Fiscal Year 2004/2005, from Tana River District's allocation. (b) Those funds were not utilised for a number of reasons, ranging from delay in the issuance of Authority to Incur Expenditures (AIEs), insufficient cash fund at the District Accountant, Treasury, negligible balances under the various budget items to Exchequer under- issues. (c) Some measures have been put in place to ensure that such funds are utilised efficiently and effectively in future. They include:- Preparations of work plans ... view
• 12 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, first of all, I appreciate the concern of the hon. Member. But looking at the two Ministries that form the bulk of the money that was returned--- The Ministry of Health is very important to Tana River District and yet, it returned Kshs5 million! That is because Government officers on the ground did not prepare work plans at the station. Effective from this year's Budget, we have formed a budget implementation unit to ensure that funds allocated to districts are utilised. Officers who return money to the Treasury will also be punished for non-performance. view
• 12 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have formed a Budget Implementation Unit and any officer who returns money will be punished for non-utilisation of that money. The intention of the Government when allocating money to districts is to ensure that money is utilised so that there is delivery of service at the grassroots. That is why in the Budget Speech this year, we set up the Budget Implementation Unit. view
• 12 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: As in the case of Bura, the money was re-allocated back to the district in the subsequent financial year. I think the problem is that because of the money having to be re- 1992 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES July 12, 2006 allocated, the district loses further re-allocation that would have taken place. This is the problem that we saw and that is why we set up that unit to ensure that what is discussed in this House in every financial year is cleared before the next one. view
• 12 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, one of the measures we have taken is that we now have finance officers from the Ministry of Finance in respective Ministries. Secondly, we also have desks in our Ministry for each respective Ministry. We hope by having a desk where we have an officer standing in to look at the affairs of each Ministry, and having a finance officer in that ministry, we should be able to implement what has been allocated. view
• 4 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, thank you for clarifying that. That was going to be my opening remarks. What is on the table are provisional measures which will be discussed extensively in the Finance Bill. I was going to appeal to my colleagues to deal with the issues today and conclude them. Mr. Chairman, Sir, taxation is very important. Any measure that goes towards it should be taken seriously because this developing country requires taxes for development. Indeed, compliance is so crucial! I would like to appeal to the people who ensure compliance to do their job, so that this country could ... view
• 4 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Chairman, Sir, Dr. Kibunguchy's car cannot consume more litres than it is designed for. I am assuming that the only petrol station in his constituency is the one at Kakamega town. So, he would have to refill his car before he gets there. Mr. Chairman, Sir, the point that I am trying to make is this: We want to deal with our infrastructure and, therefore, we have to raise money. In fact, I consider the removal of the road licence fees as incidents or side-issues. The real issue on Fuel Levy should be towards the construction of our roads. ... view
• 29 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. You have heard what hon. Khamasi has just said in opposing the cash and carry policy that has been proposed for adoption to govern insurance matters. He said that I know it is not workable. I actually do not know that it is impossible. Is he in order to make this allegation? view
• 29 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Is the assertion by hon. Khamasi that I know it is impossible, when I know it is possible, in order? Is he in order to continue insisting that I know it is impossible? Contrary to his assertion, I can actually prove to him that it is, indeed, possible! view
• 28 Jun 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am not aware that many construction firms are winding up as a result of non-payment of pending bills. I am, however, aware of the fact that there are a number of outstanding claims that have been lodged with the Pending Bills Committee. (b) Through Kenya Gazette Notice No.297 of 14th January, 2005, the President established a Pending Bills Committee to scrutinise and verify the existing stock of pending claims against Government. The Committee is currently examining and evaluating these claims. It is upon completion of this exercise that the list ... view