Robinson Njeru Githae

All parliamentary appearances

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• 10 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to take this opportunity to, again, show how much this House can achieve if Ministers and the House Departmental Committees work together. I was one of the persons who were very uncomfortable with the current Section 88 of the Communications Act, because of the immense powers bestowed upon the Minister. The Minister is given powers to disable, dismantle and close printing presses and broadcasting equipment, but I have been assured that this will only happen during an emergency. Again, we have been assured that it is only the President who can declare ... view
• 10 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am one of the admirers of Press freedom. I admire Amendment VI in the USA Constitution which states that the Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the Press. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, a number of people in this House have fought for freedom of the Press. Some of us are a bit concerned whenever an attempt is made to limit the freedom of the Press. I believe that Kenyans should have the freedom to say whatever they want. They should have the freedom to watch what they want to watch. ... view
• 9 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. The Ministry of Local Government undertook to construct the Nyansiongo Market on behalf of the Nyansiongo Town Council. In this regard, the Ministry awarded a tender for the construction of this market to M/s. Triplex Builders on 19th May, 2005. M/s. Triplex Builders commenced work on 19th May, 2005. The contract period was 78 months. The project was expected to be completed on 19th November, 2006. This project, however, stalled along the way when the contractor failed to meet his obligations. The contract was terminated on 25th September, 2007. By the time the ... view
• 9 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is one of the very sad cases that we have in the Ministry, where a contractor has been awarded a contract and he has been unable to complete it. The reason for the delay in terminating the contract is because of the pleadings that the contractor was making. Every time he was given notice of termination, he would come to the Ministry and plead one reason or another, until the Ministry got fed up and gave him a final notice. When he was not able to complete the project, the contract was terminated. This was a ... view
• 9 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we intend to invite tenders very soon. As I have said, this is one of the most embarrassing contracts that we have, where only 12 per cent of the work was done. We are looking for funds, but I would like to promise the hon. Member that we will do it very soon. We are trying to see whether we can do it during this financial year. However, even if we do not do it during this financial year, it will be done in the next financial year. In fact, I would like to apologise to the ... view
• 9 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Ministry is always ready. Even now! view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) My Ministry is in the process of financing the development of Gakoromone Market to the tune of Kshs150 million. A total of 938 sheds will be constructed. The issue of open spaces will also be addressed. Paved open-air market which consists of 280 sheds, which will accommodate up to 800 traders will also be constructed. (b) The re-directing of rain water and floods from up-town to the stream north of the market will be addressed by the local authority and instructions have already been given. Laying of over 600-diameter pipes covering a ... view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I explained, this is a very important market, not only for Meru Town, but for the entire region. Unfortunately, this financial year, we found out that projects had already been identified and approved. I have instructed Ministry officials that this project should be given first priority in the coming financial year. We are also looking for funds from elsewhere. However, what I can guarantee is that during the next financial year, it will be done. However, in case we get more funds, because we are holding discussions with our development partners like the European Union, then ... view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, have instructed local authorities that this is their primary responsibility, if they are to justify even their mere existence. However, you will find that even before the rains come, they do not open the drainage channels and clear them. This is what causes the flooding. We, as a Ministry, are concentrating on the major capital projects. Flooding is rightly the responsibility of the local authorities. We have instructed them that one of the factors that we will be looking into if they continue to exist, is service delivery. They must collect garbage. In addition, they must take ... view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) It is true that Kerugoya Town, which is the headquarters of Kirinyaga District, has no sewerage reticulation system. It depends on septic tanks and pit latrines. However, the exhauster services are provided by Kirinyaga County Council and Kerugoya/Kutus Municipal Council. Embu Municipal Council sometimes reinforces the exhauster service. It is, therefore, not true that many businesses in town unlawfully drain sewage into Kathigaini and Kacii streams. (b) Some of the factors considered before a town qualifies for a sewerage system are:- December 04, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3881 1. The increase in population ... view