Stephen Tarus

All parliamentary appearances

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• 31 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me this chance to contribute to the Finance Bill. While supporting this Bill, I would, first of all, like to thank the Minister for Finance for doing a October 31, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3265 commendable job, particularly in turning around the economy. It is very encouraging that, today, Kenya can rely on its resources for both Development and Recurrent Expenditure. For a long time, Kenya had got used to relying on foreign aid. We have increased and improved the collection of revenue. It is now possible for Kenyans to gain esteem ... view
• 31 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: sector. We have noted, and this I have slight information about, that people in the lower cadre of the economy are more vibrant and versatile, and always want to invest their little money. In fact, in terms of credit, the reports that we hear, particularly from the farming sector, is that those who really observe the law to the letter in repaying their loans are the ones in the lower cadre. If you come to the farming sector, those who take loans amounting to Kshs50,000, Kshs100,000 and Kshs200,000 are very prompt in their repayment. Therefore, encouraging this sector of Jua ... view
• 18 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware that roads in Kerugoya Township are not well maintained. (b) The Council, through the Kenya Roads Maintenance Fuel Levy Fund and receipts from the local sources, has continued to gravel/patch a total of 2.58 kilometres of road in the last two financial years - 2003/2004 and 2004/2005 - at a total cost of Kshs3 million. The first quarter disbursement of the financial year 2005/2006 of Kshs596,797 has been received by the council. It has already tendered for the delivery of materials for gravelling. October 18, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY ... view
• 18 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that used to happen in the past. I want to assure the hon. Member that what we have planned will be done. Once the tendering process has been completed, the works will be done. I apologise to the hon. Member for not having a copy of the answer. I wish he could have come a little bit earlier. view
• 18 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank the hon. Member for that question. But I would like to say that, if the hon. Member wants to get the full details of programmes for Kitale Municipality, he should put another Question. But the Ministry has elaborate programmes for the entire urban road requirements across the country. view
• 18 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the hon. Member can use many channels to obtain emergency services for the affected areas. We are yet to receive information from that particular area. But since the hon. Member has raised the matter, we will take it up, find out the situation and see how best we can assist. view
• 18 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if the hon. Member does not believe me, why can he not wait for a surprise? view
• 17 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that Suneka Town Council awarded tender for the procurement of consultancy services to design a strategic plan. The council sought quotations for the contract from Reps Consultants, Taita Consultants and Strategic Design Consultants. (b) I am aware that the form of tender was signed on 25th August, 2006, and the agreement was also signed on the same day. Records held also indicate that acceptance of the letter of award of the contract was signed on 1st September, 2006. (c) The Ministry of Local Government has noted the discrepancies ... view
• 17 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in part "c" of my answer, I have said that after close evaluation of the processes that were followed to award the tender, indeed, it was noted that the tender was awarded on 24th August, 2006, and the letter of agreement was signed on 25th August, 2932 2006. The manner in which the quotations were sought gives clear indication that the officers involved did not take serious consideration of the matter. I have said that, as a Ministry, we will institute investigations and take action where necessary. view
• 17 Oct 2006 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have said that we will evaluate each local authority's compliance with the legal requirements set out by the Government, to see whether it adheres to the laid-down procedures when it comes to procurement. From the Suneka Town Council case, we have noted that the manner in which procurement is done in local authorities calls for serious attention to ensure that they comply with the requirements set out by the laws of Kenya. view