Dr. Simon Ogari

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 101 to 110 of 219.

• 14 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Wajir Airport belongs to the Government of Kenya (GoK), and it was built by the GoK. That is what I know; and that is what the Ministry knows. It is the aircrafts of Kenya which are operating there plus--- view
• 14 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I stated in my written answer, we are moving fast and by next year, we should be through with the fencing. Once we have secured the available space, then the standard designs will come up and then that is when we may start inviting applications for private investors. From next year, we should start sensitizing the local Kenyans and any other investors who will be interested in this investment. view
• 14 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 14 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to confirm to the hon. Member that the Minister for Roads has duly consulted us in the Ministry for Transport regarding the issue of crossing on that river. We are aware that there used to be some ferries some years back. In consultation with the Ministry of Transport and other relevant Government Departments, we intend to start doing some viability studies on the viability of having a ferry service on that a section of the bridge. That is what we can say for now. view
• 14 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to make the following short Ministerial Statement on the measures to avert the intended strike by Nairobi matatu operators. This Statement was generated from a Question by Private Notice by Yusuf Hassan Abdi, MP, Kamukunji, who sought to know the following: (a) Is the Minister aware that there is an imminent strike by matatu operators in the whole of Nairobi due to harassment by the police? (b) What urgent measures is the Government taking to avert the strike which will paralyze transport and greatly inconvenience Nairobi residents? Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am not ... view
• 14 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Ministry of Transport has not been alerted of any impending view
• 14 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: strike in Nairobi. There is a well structured way of notification of impending strikes as outlined in the labour laws. The Ministry works closely with representatives of view
• 14 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: operators in the country; that is, Matatu Owners Association and Matatu Welfare Association. Both are members of the National Road Safety Council which is headed by the Permanent Secretary in my Ministry. view
• 14 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have checked with both organizations, and they have confirmed that they are not intending to hold any strike in Nairobi. It is also worth noting that the operations of matatus have been restructured and current work through SACCOs, or companies, and the Government has not received notice from any public service vehicles SACCO or company, indicating intention to hold strikes in Nairobi. view
• 14 Dec 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the task force comprising of representatives from Government and Matatu operators was formed to address complaints that had been raised by matatu operators. This resulted in recommendations which were agreed upon. Most of the recommendations have been addressed. Based on the recommendations, my Ministry has drafted a Bill to form a National Transport and Safety Authority. The Authority’s functions will include licensing and regulation of public transport. view