Simon Lesirma

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 851 to 860 of 1354.

• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is, indeed, true that we had that disaster affecting the hon. Member. However, it is also true to say that with the setting up of the National Disaster Operation Centre (NDOC), we have been able to train our people to effectively respond when disasters of similar nature occur. Indeed, in the recent incidents of Nakumatt Down Town and Molo, rescuers from the NDOC arrived at the scenes within 20 minutes to co-ordinate all the agencies that are supposed to assist in the rescue operation. Those agencies include the Ministry of State for Defence, the Police ... view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, maybe, there was a misunderstanding. I mentioned the words "private sector", because the impression given in the original Question was that the Government should rush to private premises. I said we all work together. The NDOC is carrying out an inventory of those facilities and the expected problems. I also want to say that the NDOC and the Ministry of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security will set disaster committees under the District Commissioners (DCs) and Provincial Commissioners (PCs). We have that centre in Nairobi. view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: The last point I want to make, with regard to this subject, is that we have the NDRP, which brings together all the stakeholders, comprising of the private sector and Government Ministries, so that we are in compliance with international operational procedures in incidents of calamities. I wish to appeal to Members of Parliament to give us support, because we do require financial resources to operationalise the NDRP. view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: (a) The District Officer (DO) for Wamba and the Officer Commanding Wamba Police Station have vehicles that are currently undergoing repair. Archers Police Post in Uasu Division has no vehicle attached to it. However, Wamba Police Station is currently effectively served by OCPD Samburu. view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: (b) The District Officer for Uasu Division and Archers Police Post will be considered for allocation of vehicle alongside others when additional vehicles are purchased during the current financial year 2008/2009 view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is true that the vehicle for the DO is in the garage and it requires Kshs300,000 for the repairs which we are providing. The vehicle for the OCS was involved in an accident just a week after it was delivered some time back in 2004 or 2005. The engine is still in good condition and we intend to get a body for that vehicle. However, as I said in my answer, we will consider Mr. Letimalo's district when the vehicles arrive because it is a high priority area in terms of incidences of insecurity. view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this district is served by the OCPD. So, it is not the entire area that does not have a vehicle. The District Commissioner (DC) has a vehicle and so has the OCPD who is serving the two districts. view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: So, it is not that his area is completely without a vehicle. I know you are putting up a very strong case to help me because I also come from there. I have promised that when we consider the allocation of the vehicles we are purchasing this year, we will consider this case. view
• 5 Feb 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in this current financial year, we intend to buy 134 vehicles; that is, assorted Land Rovers and cars, for the Provincial Administration. Already, 32 have arrived. We have ordered 117 vehicles for the police and 62 of them have arrived. We have also ordered 96 vehicles for the Administration Police (AP) and 12 have arrived as per the current financial year. So, the total number of vehicles we have ordered is 346 and in accordance with the Budget approved by you this year. That does not solve the problem because we require very many vehicles for ... view