14 Apr 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my willingness of developing the road network in North Eastern Province cannot be in doubt. Take my word for this, unless other factors deter me from achieving what I have planned. 2
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14 Apr 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, pronunciations will depend on where you were born and where you went to school. However, I take the correction.
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14 Apr 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have considered the opinion and request by Mr. C. Kilonzo who has just asked that question. It is sometimes difficult to say, as a Ministry, when we are going to start a project when we do not have the cash at hand. Let me again repeat my commitment---
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14 Apr 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not aware that north Eastern and northern Kenya has been mistreated as Kenya âBâ, but I know this area is inhabited by marginalized groups like those in my own constituency. I take seriously the request by hon. Members of this region because it is true they have been forgotten by the history of this country. God willing, if I am still in the Ministry, I promise to always look at this area and do my best.
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14 Apr 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the hon. Member could be right. I have not fixed the timeframe when we are starting to tarmac these roads because the funds are not available.
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14 Apr 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if the hon. Member so wishes, it can be deferred until when I will have the funds.
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14 Apr 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not need to repeat for the third time that these roads are a priority to the Ministry and so I am waiting for the funds. If you discussed with the Ministry of Finance and you were assured like that, then I am waiting for those funds. 3
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14 Apr 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, priority can even be for ten years. What I have just told the House is that I am in the process of sourcing for funds. Patience is of essence here. Give me time!
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14 Apr 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think I have been in school longer than you! I was in school for 26 years!
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14 Apr 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think I have answered this question. I will tell you when, when I have the funds at hand.
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