Simeon Nyachae

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• 21 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I only rose 3784 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES November 21, 2006 on a point of order because Maj. Madoka has mentioned Ministries and he was very specific about the Ministry of Roads and Public Works. I would like the House to know that we are not aware of those demands at the Ministry. Therefore, if there is any of our officers who has demanded money outside the laid down procedures, please, let us have the minutes. view
• 15 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that Sofia-Kisiiki-Ngoliba Road, that is E491, is impassable due to the collapse of two culverts at Kisiiki following heavy rains during January/February, 2006. (b) My Ministry has no immediate plans to reinstate the culverts, because in the current financial year the District Roads Committee (DRC), Machakos District, did not give priority to repair of the two lines of culverts in the annual work programme. November 15, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3647 view
• 15 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I think the hon. Member has a point. But the problem is in his district. This is because since February, they have not sat down as a DRC to sort out their requirements. We were expecting their programme before the Budget. They did not present it to us. We have gone to the extent of asking them to meet. Even yesterday, I talked to the District Commissioner, Machakos, and asked him what was going on about that site. We are waiting for their indication, because this particular portion of the road comes under the DRC and ... view
• 15 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not quite clear whether I should reply in Kiswahili or in English. Nevertheless, let me reply in English. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the truth of the matter is that we do not plan for what nature does. What nature has done has interfered with what we had planned to carry out. The rains have come and the Coast Province, including Taita Taveta District, has been hit very hard. Right now, as I stand here, most senior officers from my Ministry, including the Chief Engineer, Roads, are at the Coast assessing the situation. ... view
• 15 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, sometimes I am surprised that I am asked why these committees are not meeting. As far as we are concerned in the Ministry, one hon. Member is supposed to be chairing the DRC. That means that the District Roads Engineer, or the District Public Works Officer, becomes the secretary. view
• 15 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to look at that circular because, as far as I know, in the district I come from an hon. Member is still the chairman of a DRC. view
• 15 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the work plan should be for the whole year because the budget is for the whole year. However, in the case of Machakos District, they need to meet and give us their priorities. We will then re-adjust the allocations, in consultation with the Treasury. view
• 15 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that Road B8 from Malindi to Garsen is in a bad state. (b) The above road has been programmed for thorough repair and resurfacing during the current financial year. Kshs95 million has been allocated for the works which will start before the end of this month, November. view
• 15 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are aware that this road has to be done better than it was done in 1994/95 when this heavy traffic was not expected. Now, we are aware that the traffic has increased and, therefore, the repairs that will take place will take this into account. view
• 15 Nov 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all, this is a different question covering another area. But for the benefit of this House, I want to confirm that consultants have been given an assignment to work on the road from Mau Summit, Kericho, Kisumu and from Kisumu to Kisumu Airport. That is being done. view