10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.
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10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if the hon. Member had listened to me carefully, that is exactly what I intend to do, and I am serious about it.
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10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply.
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10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
(a) I am aware that Machakos-Kitui Road has been under construction but it is not yet complete.
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10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
(b) However, I am not aware that travellers from the district have resorted to long and costly alternative routes.
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10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
(c) The Machakos-Kitui Road, otherwise referred to as C97, rehabilitation project was packaged into two contracts, and these are as follows:-
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10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
Machakos Turn off-Masii, which was awarded to M/s H. Young (EA) Ltd at a contract sum of Kshs1.45 billion, which was later revised to Kshs1.3 billion. This project stalled in September, 2008, due to exhaustion of the contract sum. The process of procuring a new contractor to complete outstanding works is in progress now.
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10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on the Masii-Kitui section, work stalled in September, 2008. The slow pace at which the contractor was progressing made it necessary for the Ministry to issue a notice of termination on 21st October, 2008. However, the contractor obtained a court order for stay of execution and, therefore, the contract was not terminated. As a result, the contractor, M/s Crescent Construction Company, is still on site. The contract sum for this section was Kshs722 million and the amounts certified so far is Kshs209 million.
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10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.
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10 Feb 2009 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is actually a very unfortunate situation, especially so when the court ruled by giving a stay of execution of orders. It, therefore, means that the contractor takes full control of that road. But we are looking into it and studying the legalities that we can use to move in and help the citizens. But I am equally concerned.
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