George Macharia Kariuki

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, we will provide a satisfactory response in two weeks’ time.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, we will respond in two weeks.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Yesterday, Hon. Bashir requested to know why the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) allocation to constituencies, that is the 22 per cent and 10 per cent allocation, has been reduced from Ksh62 million to Ksh36 million per constituency, as per the...

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Well guided, Hon. Speaker. The only issue the Cabinet Secretary needs to explain to Members is the securitisation aspect, the Ksh5 per litre which has been used to securitise resources that will help us clear the pending bills. According to the Cabinet Secretary, this will...

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I have raised the same matter with the Cabinet Secretary and the Director-General of Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) and we have agreed to work on a better formula so that all Members are satisfied. (Loud consultations)

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Two weeks after we come back from recess.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Yes. 9th October 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 25

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, the Cabinet Secretary has not yet submitted the response. Still, we will follow up and ensure that it is read out here during the first week after the recess. Thank you.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I will organise and coordinate a meeting between the Member and the Principal Secretary so that the issues raised are addressed satisfactorily. Thank you.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Thank you. Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Member for Tarbaj, Hon. Barre Hussein Abdi, requested a statement regarding funding for the construction of the Wajir-Tarbaj-Kotulo Road. Hon. Barre Hussein Abdi, in the request, sought the following:

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Yes.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Yes.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Yes.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, two weeks.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) I advise the Hon. Member to request a Statement, so that we can avail a comprehensive response.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) This is not a sideshow, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Apologies notwithstanding, I have a lot of interest in Nyandarua County. I work very well with Members of Parliament from there. I also know that there are many other senior government officials from Nyandarua County who work closely with Members of Parliament. We will work...

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) We will respond in two weeks’ time.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Member for Kipipiri, Hon. Wanjiku Muhia, MP, requested a statement regarding the non- completion of access sections on the Gilgil-Machinery Road in Kipipiri Constituency. In her request, she sought the following:

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Hon. Wanjiku Muhia has done very well in lobbying for her people to get this project. However, the only mistake she has made in her Statement is to allege that the ministry misled the people of Kipipiri. That is not...

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker. Hon, we will make sure that this contractor is given enough pressure to do what he is supposed to do. I will support my colleague in ensuring that this road is completed and that we will ensure the Ministry does what is...

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) We will do that. Thank you. MEMBERS’ GENERAL STATEMENTS

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, thank you. I am surprised because my colleague is not satisfied with this very comprehensive and well-detailed response which has timelines. The Ministry told us that they would engage technological advancement measures to address the congestion challenge.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, Hon. Abubakar Twalib requested for a statement regarding traffic congestion along Changamwe-Port Reitz Road. Hon. Bady Twalib requested as follows:

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The Member for Kandara Constituency, Hon. Njuguna Chege, requested a statement regarding the completion of the Mackenzie-Muruka-Kamurugu Road. In the request, he sought the following:

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) We will give the response in two weeks’ time.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA)

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) I was consulting with my senior. 2nd October 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 55 Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA)The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Farah Maalim): Okay, proceed. Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA)

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA)

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA)

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Thank you for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this very important Motion. I take the opportunity to congratulate my colleague, Hon. Jane Kagiri, for coming up with this very important Motion. As we know it, AGOA has employed thousands of Kenyans. It is...

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) That is okay. We will work with that.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I will have a response in the second week after recess.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Thank you.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Second week.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I will provide the response in the second week after the recess.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I will give the answer one week after the recess.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. We will avail the response one week after the recess.

Hon. Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Kaguchia has raised a very important issue. We need to push the Ministry to put up a footbridge. We will do our best to ensure that it is done. I am also a regular user of the same road....

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. George Kariuki (Ndia, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. On Thursday, 10th April 2025, the Member for Mukurweini Constituency, Hon. John Kaguchia, requested for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure regarding road safety at Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home along Thika Road. Hon. Kaguchia...