Simon Lesirma

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 901 to 910 of 1354.

• 28 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it was the opinion of the Speaker that we can handle it since it is concerning chiefs. view
• 22 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware. The construction of Migori District Headquarters stalled in 1995. (b) The initial construction experienced funding difficulties, and there was intermittent progress resulting in the stalling of works at an early stage. Finally, the project was handed over, as it was, to the Government on 24th February, 1999. (c) The contract was awarded to Carpentocraft Building Contractors at a contract sum of Kshs518,026,759. The total amount paid to them up to 3rd December, 2002, was Kshs162,679,082.20. (d) The completion of the works has been included in the Completion of ... view
• 22 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the information I have from the relevant Ministry is that the project is 30 per cent complete. The following facilitates were to be provided:- (i) Office conference hall block on five levels; this stalled at the foundation level. (ii) The District Commissioner's (DC) residence and domestic quarters, which is almost 95 per cent complete. (iii) The DC's guest wing, which is 50 per cent complete. (iv) Administration Police (APs) lines, one block, which is complete except the finishing. That is the position. I am not satisfied with the progress made and I cannot vouch for value for ... view
• 22 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, we can answer this Question on behalf of the Public Service Commission on Tuesday. view
• 22 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, part "c" of the Question is answered by part "d" of the answer. The winding-up was agreed upon on the grounds that there were no sufficient funds at the time. This was a fairly ambitious programme. So, both parties mutually agreed to wind up the programme and await subsequent budgeting. However, in 2003 during the previous administration, there was a taskforce to deal with stalled projects. There were a number of projects which had stalled over the years. The Completion of Stalled Projects Programme will cost about Kshs21 billion. This particular project is being revived under the ... view
• 22 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I said earlier on, the first phase will be awarded when the Ministerial Tender Committee in the Ministry of Public Works finalises its work. They should award the tender and commence the work before the end of the year. view
• 22 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. The long-term goal of the Kenya Government has been to deliver services efficiently with a major objective of taking services closer to the people. Various speakers have indicated that, indeed, services go closer to the people when they have districts but we also know that services go closer to the people also through the constituencies because we have a number of other resources that are directed towards them such as the Constituency Roads funds, the Constituency AIDS Committees funds and youth and women funds. I believe they are funded at the constituency level. ... view
• 16 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to table a scheme of service that I was referring to in the House that brought about some of the 2798 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES October 16, 2008 obstacles with regard to the recruitment of Turkana drivers. view
• 16 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: There are nine requirements. Hon. Ethuro was right to say that 17 drivers would qualify if you only consider one criteria, namely, a driving licence. But if you look at the other eight requirements, you will find that the 17 drivers that hon. Ethuro was referring to would then be left out. I do not know if you want me to read out the names and the conditions to the House. view
• 16 Oct 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there was no short-listing. When the eight candidates who met the criteria were invited, 51 others arrived at the interview venue. This is a common trend in most areas. Once the locals know that there are interviews going on for drivers, they come from all directions. You can imagine the amount of energy hon. Ethuro has. With 51 Ethuros at the gate of the District Commissioner's office, he had no option, but to subject everybody to the interview. As a result, only one Turkana met the criteria. view