Stephen Tarus

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 91 to 100 of 140.

• 17 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have noted the discrepancies in this case. Apart from the procurement of that service, we want to find out whether the procurement of other services contravened the regulations. However, as of now, we will take stern action against the officers who were involved. view
• 17 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as a Ministry, we had taken that option but when we realised that the council had committed itself to procure that service from that particular company-- - The Ministry will surcharge the officers who were negligent in their duties to recover the funds that have been misappropriated. view
• 17 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The City Council of Nairobi has allowed construction of offices vide the Consideration of the Physical Planning Act, Cap.286, and its subsidiary regulations. (b) Based on the answer to part "a" above, the Ministry, in conjunction with the City Council of Nairobi, has instituted the following measures to ensure that city planning and zoning is adhered to:- 1. Review of policy guidelines governing development planning and zoning in the city. 2. Enforcement of Physical Planning Act and regulations through prosecution of illegal conversion of residential houses to commercial offices which, if ... view
• 17 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Preparation and formulation of metropolitan Development Strategic Plan for Nairobi and satellite towns within Nairobi. 4. Consideration of establishment of a metropolitan authority. view
• 17 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think hon. Members are consulting loudly. Could the hon. Member repeat the question? view
• 17 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Ministry has taken the following action with regard to observance of the regulations governing city planning: In areas which authority had been given for individuals to build professional offices, the Nairobi City Council is carrying out an evaluation of all those areas to ensure that there is compliance as per the authority granted. In 2005, an embargo was issued to stop any further development of office space in areas where there are residential houses. The Ministry is doing its best to make sure that this is complied with. view
• 17 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, any practise that is not in conformity with the prevailing requirements in the country is not allowed anywhere. In order for any premise to practise any form of business, authority must be granted. There must also be an application for change of use for that particular premise. The Ministry in conjunction with the Nairobi City Council, has allowed the utilisation, only for professional services. In areas where people have built beyond what they are mandated to, the Ministry will take remedial action with regard to that. view
• 17 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am glad that a professional valuer is asking this question. I want to confirm to this House that all those were complied with. There was consultation with the stakeholders. There were also advertisements placed for the change of user. view
• 17 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not so sure whether that is a point of order. For the benefit of Kenyans, the Ministry does not supervise the creation of slums. It actually oversees the elimination of slums in the country. view
• 17 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if we had enough office space to cater for all the interests in the country, we would say that we will do that. We shall consider the view advanced by the hon. Member, but also in conjunction with the needs of society. view