Robinson Njeru Githae

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2601 to 2610 of 2672.

• 26 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Whenever Ministers are not in the House to answer Questions, they are normally castigated. Now we have a case where an hon. Member is not here to ask his Question. Can we also castigate him or what should we do to him? view
• 26 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. We would also like him to be reported to his employer. view
• 25 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this important Motion. First of all, let me take this opportunity to thank my friend, Mr. Syongo, an old Maseno High School boy. This is no doubt the kind of a Motion we expect from Maseno boys. This is a very important Motion because what is lacking at the moment is co-ordination. We have local authorities which think that hawkers are enemies and are not Kenyans. They think that hawkers must be chased away from the streets of Nairobi and yet those are the people ... view
• 25 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, let us call a spade a spade. We are paying tax on our basic salaries. Our allowances are not taxed. Even the allowances for those holding constitutional offices are not taxed. With those few remarks, I beg to support. view
• 1 Aug 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that the service offered by Kisumu-Butere passenger train popularly known as the "Butere Dove" was suspended on 16th October, 2005. This was occasioned by an accident which occurred at a level crossing within Kisian-Lela section when a matatu ploughed in the train killing 14 of the matatu passengers. The locomotive was badly damaged and spares for its repairs have been sought. Due to a shortage of locomotives within the Kenya Railways Corporation, it has not been possible to get a replacement. Consequently, the Kisumu-Butere passenger train is yet to ... view
• 1 Aug 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me first take this opportunity to send my condolences to those passengers who passed away in that accident, seven of whom came from Butere. We were all saddened by their death. Unfortunately, under the Kenya Railways Act, the train has the right of way. This accident was caused by negligence of the matatu driver who did not stop to wait for the train to cross but instead ploughed into the locomotive. As a result of this, my Ministry got in touch with the Ministry of Roads and Public Works and now I am glad to say ... view
• 1 Aug 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, first, let me take this opportunity to thank Prof. Anyang'- Nyong'o and the Vice President for having taken steps to open that rail-road. As I have explained, the matatu was travelling at a very high speed and it ploughed into the locomotive and damaged some very vital parts. This locomotive is now being repaired. I enjoyed the services of the Kisumu- Butere train when I was a student at Maseno School. I have undertaken as a matter of personal August 1, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 2471 interest to make sure that this locomotive is repaired as soon as ... view
• 1 Aug 2006 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Indeed, I have powers under the agreement. If the concessionaire does not operate this train service, there are penalties to be incurred. I am, therefore, taking this opportunity to assure my good friend, hon. Peter Odoyo from Nyakach Constituency, that I am going to invoke those powers if the concessionaire does not start operating this train service. As I have explained, I have a personal interest in this matter being a former student of Maseno High School and its present students should also enjoy this service. view
• 1 Aug 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have explained that we have instructed the KRC to repair this locomotive. The position of the KRC is improving day by day. I have no doubt that the KRC will be in a position to pay for the repairs which are being undertaken currently. Therefore, I would like to assure my good friend, Mr. Wycliffe Oparanya, that this train will be running as soon as possible and I will keep him informed of the developments. view
• 19 Jul 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think he is on his way here. view