Stephen Tarus

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 131 to 140 of 140.

• 27 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to answer. (a) The total revenue collection of the City Council of Nairobi as from January to March 2005 amounts to Kshs1,166,815,879. (b) The council's monthly wage bill is Kshs222,205,782. This is the payroll for March 2006. (c) Currently there are no salary arrears. However, there are salary deductions to statutory creditors amounting to Kshs3,844,000. view
• 27 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the debt arose as a result of under-collection of revenue that would have allowed the council to meet that particular obligation. Secondly, the debt arose as a result of the council's inability to meet its statutory requirements for remission of the statutory deductions to the various units involved. view
• 27 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, first, I am not "this Minister." I am an Assistant Minister for Local Government. Two, we have put plans--- view
• 27 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I said I am not "this Minister", but the Assistant Minister for Local Government. view
• 27 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we recognise that some of the councils have had problems such as raised by the hon. Member. However, we have taken cognisance of the fact that councils have to make sure that those who print documents for use in their councils do so through the proper methods required by law. view
• 27 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the fact that the NCC is collecting enough money does not mean that we spend all the money on personal emoluments or benefits to the employees. While I recognise the importance of improvement of the welfare of the workforce, we also take cognisance of the fact that the NCC must live up to its obligation of provision of services to the residents of Nairobi. view
• 27 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: There are many able Ministers here! view
• 27 Apr 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will undertake to bring the ministerial statement on Wednesday afternoon. IMPOUNDING OF STOLEN VEHICLES BY THE POLICE view
• 23 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute on the Presidential Address. I have a number of issues that I would like to raise. However, before that, I would like to support the President's Speech. Looking at the history of our country, we have realised that Kenya is a place full of opportunities. Kenya is composed of many communities that have coexisted together for a long time and are still yearning to live together. I have listened to various hon. Members speak on the Floor of this House. Indeed, some of them have talked ... view
• 23 Mar 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, had the other side been interested in dialogue we would have obtained a new Constitution before the 21st of November, 2005. History will judge us. We were supposed to allow Kenyans to realise a new dawn which did not happen. I hope that before 2007 we shall give Kenyans an opportunity to enjoy living in this country. They will truly enjoy if we have a new Constitution. If we fit all these issues of power sharing and memorandum of understanding into the constitutional arrangement, this country will be a good place for all of us. ... view