Dr. Wilfred Machage

All parliamentary appearances

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• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, the importance of that road cannot be under-estimated. It is actually a continuation of C13 Road, which is from Ngorengore, through Narok to Mihuru Bay. The consultancy was contracted in June this year, and we expect the results by October, next year. I have allocated Kshs78 million for preliminary design, environmental impact assessment study and even suggestions from the contractors to carry out the construction. Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I am very much aware of the instructions that I gave on the Floor of this House to the engineer responsible for the maintenance of that road. Actually, I earmarked Kshs1 million for the emergency repair of the sections that had been washed away by the rains on that road. If, up to now, work has not been done, that is information I am getting from the hon. Members from the area. I also have a very big interest in that road. In fact, work has not been done. That is the information that I am ... view
• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, indeed, I have taken cognisance of the 3786 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES December 03, 2008 fact that this road traverses through very important areas of economic production in this country, and more so, the Maasai Mara National Park as the road approaches the Mara River. Among other things, my Ministry is doing a feasibility study on the best route from Lake Victoria to Narok. The interests of the communities living along this road will certainly be taken into consideration in trying to maintain and harmonise the road users viz-a-viz the national park. view
• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, my intention on this road is actually bitumitization. It is not possible for me to do that during this financial year. As I have just said, the studies commenced in June this year will be finished in October next year. This is a road where I am sourcing for financing from the World Bank. This road will be co-financed by the World Bank and our Government. The work will not only be done between Narok and Mihuru Bay, but the whole section of C13, from Borebore in Narok District through Lanet, Trans Mara, and Kuria District ... view
• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. You will realise that all, but one Question has been asked in this House. Is it in order that all these Questions have not been dropped in view of the fact that hon. Members have ignored their responsibility to come and ask while all the relevant Ministers are here with the answers? view
• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to reply. I am not aware that the main bridge linking Trans Nzoia and Western Province at Kiminini on Road A1 is in danger of collapsing. The bridge is intact and has no signs of failure by collapsing. However, I am aware that heavy rains had eroded the shoulders and part of the carriageway on the approaches of the bridge creating a deep gulley. (b) My Ministry filled up the gulley on 12th November, 2008 making the road wide enough for traffic passage. In addition, the Provincial Roads Engineer, North Rift, has been instructed ... view
• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, the truth is that it is part of the hon. Member's duty to ask Questions when there is a necessity. However, it does not have to take a Question for me to respond. I had already noticed this problem. I had already allocated funds even before he asked the Question. view
• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that a section of Changoi-Kimulot-Chebangang-Koiwa Road is not in good condition. Mr. Speaker, Sir, since this is a key road within Bureti District, it is true that its current condition does not act as a catalyst for economic development of tea farmers in the area. (b) My Ministry has allocated Kshs500,000 for maintenance of the poor section of the road this Financial Year, 2008/2009. (c) My Ministry is very much willing to partner with the multinational tea companies in improving this road. view
• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the status is a neophyte stage, and we are trying to explore ways and areas of cooperation with these multinational companies. When we reach an agreement, I will tell him. view
• 3 Dec 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am not aware of the allegation the hon. Member has raised on the Floor of the House. I will endeavour to investigate and take action. view