Ronald Kiprotich Tonui

All parliamentary appearances

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• 13 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: We have set aside Kshs22 billion to commence the construction of a two-track standard gauge railway line from Mombasa to Kisumu to improve turn-around time and reduce significantly the cost of freight from Mombasa to Kisumu by as much as 250 per cent. We have also set aside Kshs78.5 billion for scaling up investment in reliable and affordable energy, of which Kshs12.5 billion will be for geothermal development and Kshs23.8 billion is for enhancing power transmission. We have also set aside Kshs3.7 The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report ... view
• 13 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: We have set aside Kshs22 billion to commence the construction of a two-track standard gauge railway line from Mombasa to Kisumu to improve turn-around time and reduce significantly the cost of freight from Mombasa to Kisumu by as much as 250 per cent. We have also set aside Kshs78.5 billion for scaling up investment in reliable and affordable energy, of which Kshs12.5 billion will be for geothermal development and Kshs23.8 billion is for enhancing power transmission. We have also set aside Kshs3.7 The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report ... view
• 13 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: billion for construction of the first three berths and associated infrastructure of the Lamu Port under the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor project. view
• 13 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: billion for construction of the first three berths and associated infrastructure of the Lamu Port under the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor project. view
• 13 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Members, His Excellency the President has reminded us that the sub-region offers us the best opportunity to forge ahead. The East African Community (EAC) and the neighbouring region have a huge untapped market, which is growing at a faster rate. The sub-region now accounts for over 50 per cent of our exports, with significant amounts constituting light manufactures. We have made significant progress in integration under the East Africa Community, but there is much potential for expanded trade and investment in the COMESA region and the rest of Africa. The Government will continue to reform the common external tariff ... view
• 13 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Members, His Excellency the President has reminded us that the sub-region offers us the best opportunity to forge ahead. The East African Community (EAC) and the neighbouring region have a huge untapped market, which is growing at a faster rate. The sub-region now accounts for over 50 per cent of our exports, with significant amounts constituting light manufactures. We have made significant progress in integration under the East Africa Community, but there is much potential for expanded trade and investment in the COMESA region and the rest of Africa. The Government will continue to reform the common external tariff ... view
• 13 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Members, during the last consultative meeting of the Finance Ministers of EAC, Uganda agreed to reduce the so called “Uganda list” from 138 to 49. I am sure our manufacturers have a reason to smile. They can now compete much favourably in the region unlike before. Also, we are working towards removing inefficient customs procedures, including complicated rules of origin and other non-tariff barriers, in line with the existing EAC Protocol. view
• 13 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Members, during the last consultative meeting of the Finance Ministers of EAC, Uganda agreed to reduce the so called “Uganda list” from 138 to 49. I am sure our manufacturers have a reason to smile. They can now compete much favourably in the region unlike before. Also, we are working towards removing inefficient customs procedures, including complicated rules of origin and other non-tariff barriers, in line with the existing EAC Protocol. view
• 13 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: In addition, hon Members, we are continuing with collaborative infrastructure investment in the region. We are expanding road networks linking our countries to create opportunities for businesses, and to expand trade across the region. The African Development Bank, the World Bank and the European Union are financing a number of projects in infrastructure with regional dimension. As part of our strategy to reduce energy cost, we are investing in several regional generation and transmission projects to tap power from Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. view
• 13 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: In addition, hon Members, we are continuing with collaborative infrastructure investment in the region. We are expanding road networks linking our countries to create opportunities for businesses, and to expand trade across the region. The African Development Bank, the World Bank and the European Union are financing a number of projects in infrastructure with regional dimension. As part of our strategy to reduce energy cost, we are investing in several regional generation and transmission projects to tap power from Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. view