Robinson Njeru Githae

All parliamentary appearances

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• 31 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. It is quite clear that we are actually engaging ourselves in an exercise in futility. At this rate, I do not see any amendment, whether good or bad, that will go through. Under the Constitution of Kenya Review Act, even the Committee of Experts (CoE) is not even bound by our resolutions in this House. This has put off the Members. I am requesting if we can now withdraw our amendments. I have withdrawn mine, hon. Bifwoli and hon. Kajwang have withdrawn theirs, so that we can move. view
• 30 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise under Standing Order No.87 which gives--- view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The Ministry plans to install the closed circuit television cameras (CCTVs) in Nairobi metropolitan area in several phases. The most immediate, which is Phase I, is the installation of CCTV in the enlarged Central Business District plus the major corridors. Phase II will be in the estates and the other urban centres in the metropolitan region. We sourced for funds from the Treasury in the 2009/2010 Financial Year but no funds were allocated for this project. However, we have incorporated this project in our funds application for the 2010/2011 Financial Year. The ... view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I must also join the hon. Member in expressing disappointment. We are also disappointed that we were not allocated these funds. This was a Treasury function. We were allocated funds to install street lights on some specific and strategic areas in an effort to reduce crime. I can give an example of Kapenguria Road which is the boundary between Nairobi and Kikuyu. We recently installed street lights there and the crime rate has gone down by more than 90 per cent. However, we have been assured that we will be allocated funds during the next financial year. ... view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: In the Central Business District (CBD), we have CCTVs, but they were installed on pilot basis. Indeed, they are working and it is just a question of extending them to the larger central business area. All is not lost. We agree that this is a very important phase that must be done if we are going to reduce crime. view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Lastly, I agree that the Nairobi region is a very important area as far the economy of this country is concerned. Nairobi contributes more than 60 per cent of the total GDP. Therefore, this cow must be fed enough grass so that it can produce milk for the owner, the neighbor and sambaza a little of it to other regions. view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will start with the latter part of his question. We have not failed to bring the Bill here. In fact, it is being discussed by a Cabinet Sub- committee. It has gone there once; certain issues were raised and we have replied to them. We are just waiting for it to be given an agenda and then it will be approved by the Cabinet Sub-committee. Thereafter, it will come to this House. So, that is being done. view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: On decongestion of the City, it is true that we had intended to do it immediately. We know what we want. We have had a working group. However, there were some teething problems because we did not get the co-operation of the Nairobi City Council in this particular respect. You will appreciate that until we get our Metropolitan Bill, we depend on the goodwill of the other Ministries. For instance, we depend on the goodwill of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Local Government; the Ministry of Roads and the Ministry of Transport. view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have been assured by the Prime Minister’s Office that it will be given topmost priority when the Committee next meets. view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Concerning the metropolitan police, it is important that we have this police because the nature of crime in this metropolis is different from that in other areas. In this area, we have new crimes of kidnappings, extortion through SMSs and other unique crimes. So, we really need this. Under the Police Act, we can get a compromise. The Commissioner of Police has powers to create a police division – not metropolitan police, but a police division. The previous Commissioner of Police was against it. I intend to go and see the new Commissioner of Police, to see whether he can ... view