25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, if the hon. Member would deny the immediate repairs I am making as I source for funds to comprehensively work on this road which I have already paid Kshs28 million to design--- The Ministry is really interested in rebuilding this road. What I am doing is temporary to make that road useful as I look for funds to rebuild it.
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25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I take seriously the sentiments that the work that is being done is shoddy and I will use the Floor of the House to instruct the officer on the ground to give me a report on the same. May I confirm that the Ministry is looking into proper repair of that road – I was there and I know the state of that road. I know that the road needs a complete rebuild. I am very much aware of the situation on that road. Please bear with us; we are on the ground and we are doing ...
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25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, the prerogative of ensuring that there are enough funds lies with this House. I have made my request; I hope it will be approved and I can build the road.
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25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am sure we have made that request---
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25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, that is exactly what I said. I may not be able to quote how much we have requested for the hon. Member but I can present that information as soon as possible. I am sure we have made that request for this House to approve.
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25 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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18 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Minister for Roads is on the Floor!
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18 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to reply. (a) According to the report provided by the Kapsabet Police Station, eight people have been killed by speeding vehicles at Mutwot Trading Center since 2009. (b) My Ministry, in consultation with the Ministry of Transport, is in the process of identifying major sections on our roads that are prone to accidents in order to create more public awareness on the need to safeguard road safety. Designating the area a black spot would be pointless if all road users are not made aware of the need to take more responsibility or ...
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18 Apr 2012 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, to the contrary, I will say that I will do more than the Member has requested. Apart from the request, I have said that I plan to put speed deterring measures which means that I have thought about his request and I am including others. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.
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