Dr. Wilfred Machage

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1881 to 1890 of 2209.

• 11 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am aware that those are security roads. Our policy is that security roads must always be maintained so that they can be motorable. Bituminization is not always the option. However, they are always given priority over other roads when funds are December 11, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 4063 available for bituminization. view
• 9 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that the road from Lanet to Ndondori was once a bitumen road, but the surfacing has been worn out. However, the Ministry has been carrying out routine maintenance to ensure that the road is in motorable condition. (b) My Ministry has already awarded a contract to a consultant to carry out a preliminary and detailed design and tender documentation for Lanet-Ndondori section of Road C69. The design and tender documentation are expected to be completed by June, 2009. Once the design is completed, the road will be prioritized for ... view
• 9 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the repair work is continuous. During the last financial year 2007/2008, I allocated Kshs3,660,000 for routine maintenance. In this financial year, I have allocated Kshs14,494,000 for the same purpose. view
• 9 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will do my work. I will apply for the same. The decision to award the finances is for this House. view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The Kapenguria-Lodwar Road, otherwise, classified as A1 measures approximately 259 kilometres. Feasibility studies and designs are ongoing and the road will be considered for construction by the Government with the support of development partners upon completion and submission of the reports. The feasibility studies and design of the whole road is expected to be completed by June, 2010, under the funding with the World Bank. (b) Indeed, the road has not been neglected. The section between Kapenguria and Marich Pass, about 65 kilometres, has been maintained to bitumen standard. My Ministry has ... view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, just to emphasise that the Ministry has not neglected that road, I will tell you that the World Bank has provided funds through the Northern Corridor Project totalling to about US$4 million. Of course, it is a crisis for the Government to carry out the studies which I have just told the hon. Member, under a detailed design for the entire sections shown in my statements. How else can I show that I have not neglected this road? view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, maybe the word "neglect" is subjective. To my knowledge, I have confirmed to this House that I am aware of the bride problems in this area. Indeed, I am redesigning the bridges in this area so as to build them a new. I have sought for financing for the purpose of construction of this road. However, due to skirmishes in other African countries, we have had a problem of over use. We could not close the road, being the main nerve for the supply of food and other items to Southern Sudan. That is why this road ... view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will consider his request. view
• 4 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have taken cognisance of the hon. Member's question. I am doing a feasibility study and designs for all that he has requested for. view
• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I December 03, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3785 beg to reply. (a) I am aware that some sections of the Migori-Mihuru Road are not in good condition. However, the road is still motorable. (b) My Ministry, in conjunction with the World Bank, has appointed a consultant to design the road under the Northern Corridor Programme. Once the design is completed, my Ministry will be in a position to source for funding for that project. Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. view