5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to make my contribution to this Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill.
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5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Just before you took the Chair, Mr. Deputy Speaker had given me a chance, but he realised that Mr. Namwamba still had time.
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5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
It is true, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir.
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29 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply.
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29 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
(a) Yes, I am aware that the construction of a lorry park at Maungu, which commenced on 1st August, 2007, has slowed down due to financial difficulties experienced by the county council of Taita Taveta.
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29 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
(b) A general survey was undertaken by the council's officials before the project commenced. However, no thorough study was carried out on the financial implications.
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29 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
(c) Phase I of the project has so far cost the council Kshs13,728,155.90.
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29 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
(d) The council has been advised to continue with the project with limited funds from LATF as the Ministry explores other sources of financing the project to accelerate its completion.
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29 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I said that the council undertook a general survey. The council constituted a task force which made observations on the parking trends of lorries along the main road. They realised that, on average, more than 200 lorries are parked every night. So, they realised that if they were to charge each lorry Kshs100 per night, they would be getting Kshs7,300,000 per year. From that general observation, it made sense.
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29 Jan 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the main problem has been the delay in completion. The total cost of the project was supposed to be Kshs28,027,943.20. However, they have only done the first phase. They are now supposed to do the second phase, which is supposed to cost Kshs5,958,151 - They have that money. The contractor has, however, refused to continue with Phase II because of the delay of more than three years. He is requesting a variation of the contract. He says that if there is no variation, then he will not do Phase II. The council met and approved that there ...
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