Uhuru Kenyatta

All parliamentary appearances

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• 27 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the issue that the hon. Member is raising is part of an overall Government programme where we are trying to move from outright purchasing to leasing. The framework is being developed. This framework is for leasing not only ambulances, but also other Government vehicles. The idea was to, first and foremost, try to reduce the cost of operating vehicles in various Ministries, while at the same time being able to extend services. Once the framework is ready, we will begin the process of leasing. So, no company has been identified at all. view
• 27 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I have said, this is part of an overall Government programme in terms of shifting the manner in which we provide transport services for the Government. We are developing that framework which will include ambulances as well. The framework is being prepared and the idea is for us to be able to have as many vehicles as possible within the resources that we have. If we were to go on and possibly say that we are going to purchase these vehicles, the amount available would probably not allow every constituency to be provided, which is ... view
• 27 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to thank the hon. Member and assure him that it is the intention of the Ministry of Finance and, indeed, the Government as a whole, to ensure that these projects are fast-tracked and completed within this particular fiscal year. I take note of the delays and do apologize. But the issues revolving around the delay are being tackled and handled and we are sure that we will be able to complete these projects as was originally envisioned. view
• 27 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I apologise for coming late. The hon. Member is correct in what he has said. He has not received a copy of the written answer because this was a Question that required us to consult another Ministry and we are yet to complete that. So, I request for your indulgence to have this Question deferred until we are ready to answer it. view
• 27 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, you can give me another week. view
• 27 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. view
• 27 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: (a) Teachers and civil servants in Nyatike District have not been paid their hardship allowance owing to the need for further consultations before the proposal is implemented. view
• 27 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: (b) I cannot assure the House that these officers will be paid their allowances back-dated to July, 2010 pending the results of the consultations. view
• 27 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: (c) In view of “a” and “b” above, I am not in a position to state the number of teachers and civil servants that have been earmarked for allowances in 2010/2011 Financial Year. view
• 27 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, consultations are going on between the Treasury, the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the relevant unions with regard to teachers. Therefore, I am not in a position at this stage, like I said in my answer, to give an answer to this particular situation or a concrete date as to when that will be implemented. view