Dr. Wilfred Machage

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1981 to 1990 of 2209.

• 26 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on the contrary, I have different information on the materials on site. Last year, I awarded Kshs6,159,279 from the 24 per cent Fuel Levy Fund allocated to the District Roads Committee, of which the construction of Kiptui Bridge sub- structure, which is called abatement, has been ongoing in the last financial year. Actually, materials of a bailley bridge have already been delivered. It is just waiting to be assembled to make that bridge. view
• 26 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the information that I am receiving from the hon. Member is very interesting. I will investigate and confirm whether the materials that were delivered were actually carried away. To my knowledge, 40 per cent of the construction had been completed. My estimate was about Kshs16 million to complete that structure. That is why I awarded Kshs8 million this financial year. But due to inflation factors, it is possible that the cost could go high. But I take note of those changes and I promise that, that bridge will be built. view
• 26 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if the accusation against the contractor on the Floor of the House is true, I will take the necessary action. I will make sure that the materials are returned. I will also ensure that all the projects under that contractor will be constructed and finished, either by him or somebody else! view
• 25 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I confirm that Kapsowar-Arror and Chebara-Sangurur-Koitilial roads are important for the security of the cattle rustling-prone areas of Kerio Valley. (b) These roads fall under the jurisdiction of the District Roads Committee (DRC) and, therefore, the respective DRCs should prioritise them for funding by the Kenya Roads Board (KRB). view
• 25 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, my prayer is that no Marakwet dies because of cattle rustling. This habit should stop. However, for Chebara-Sangurur-Koitilial Road, this is a classified Road E336, and had received funding for maintenance as follows: 2006/2007 - Kshs800,000; 2007/2008 - Kshs700,000 and in the coming financial year I have awarded it Kshs800,000. I think I am very fair. view
• 25 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, all the roads in the Republic of Kenya are under my jurisdiction. view
• 25 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, one of the questions he asked is whether the roads are under the docket of the Ministry of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security, and I answered that. The Ministry of Roads is completely at the Minister's handling level. He will advise me on which roads he thinks are very important in your area. But there are certain roads that are of national security importance. I needed to be informed and reminded by hon. Members. I have taken your sentiments and points and I will look into the matter. view
• 25 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, whereas the constituencies play a great role in identifying and dealing with some of those roads, the Central Government also gets concerned about the trunk roads and, hence, we conduct both provincial and Ministerial inspections. It is only two weeks since I toured Rift Valley and Nyanza. I intend to tour all the areas, including the constituency where the hon. Member comes from, and identify those important roads. view
• 25 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is true. The hon. Member's concerns are legitimate. That money might not be enough for the kind of work to be done. But let us start somewhere! I have taken note and I will consider it in our next Budget. view
• 19 Jun 2008 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Would it not have been in order for the hon. Member to look at that list before he asks supplementary questions? view