SIMAM URGES MORE WOMEN TO GO FOR ELECTIVE POSTS IN 2012/2013

SIMAM URGES MORE WOMEN TO GO FOR ELECTIVE POSTS IN 2012/2013

Having powered her way against all odds to win Eldoret South Parliamentary seat in 2007, Hon. Peris Chepchumba Simam say she is now in the saddle and advises women that whether with new or old constitution, they must assert their authority and face men at the ballot in 2012/2013 elections. She spoke to  Sunday Express Corespondent, OMONDI BYROERNNE,

QUESTION:Peris Chepchumba Simam! I will not ask you what is in a name but I know many Kenyans want to know who is this  giant killer?

ANSWER:Yes that is me and I want to tell you that I might have been just a teacher with little or no experience in politics, but here I am and I want to assure you and Kenyans in general that having won the hotly contested Eldoret South seat in 2007 General Elections, I did get myself in politics with a vision for my people, my country and in response to divine calling of “Go ye and lead my people”

QUESTION:In fact, I was just going to ask you what drove you to politics and if you are in it full time, or as an educationalist you may make an early exit?

ANSWER:That is a two part question and I will want to answer it just the same. Firstly, I won the Eldoret South seat comfortably and drawing the aspiration from answering the call of the people.The plight of my people drove me to join politics as there were some void in leadership - I felt I could offer  leadership so that we could take Eldoret South to another level of social, political and economic development. I can say that so far, the past 4 years are testimony of where we have come from. Secondly, let me tell you that once a politician will remain so and I have worked with the people of Eldoret South to  nurture a new pattern of leadership that will embrace all sundry in the constituency and beyond. Educationist, I was and I think that gave me a springboard from which I could view Eldoret South from a vantage point and see what the people required.

QUESTION:That sounds a warning to all who may be contemplating taking on you come  next years elections – how will you handle the emerging situation?

ANSWER:At this point in time, let me concentrate on matters of development and anything that will help uplift the standards of living of my people. Let me hasten to add that in developing i have initieted in Eldoret South, the door has not been closed to anybody genuinely coming in to help us in areas of development. I want to call upon those who are on political with hunt and are illegally using vital arms of government to come and join hands with us on development matters. I need everybody onboard because my passion and desire for the constituency are engagements that cannot be undertaken single handedly.

QUESTION:Lets come to that later, Mheshimiwa, will the trend of electing female legislatures in Rift Valley continue come the next elections? We all know that a record  6 female legislatures from Rift valley were elected in 2007

ANSWER:Indeed the people of Rift Valley Province showed magnamity in electing the record number of female MPs but I will want to encourage more women to seek elective political posts next year. This is because it will never be easy for men to cede positions for women just for the sake of it. I know cases where women have been cheated not to run, that they will be nominated, but this has never been so. We have learnt from these mistakes and there is now no way we are going to be trampled upon. Our time is now and women must stand up and be counted.

QUESTION:Has the big number of women translated to any gains for women in this 10th Parliament?

ANSWER:Nothing can be further from the truth! From the floor of the House a number of issues touching on women have been undertaken, in Debates, Motions and even bills and I want to say we are heading in the right direction and just like I am in the saddles of Eldoret South more women should come across the country

QUESTION:So lets look on what you promised and what you have delivered and the journey ahead?

ANSWER: I talked of servant leadership. This we have achieved through interactive way of doing things which was in response to my appeal during elections that, not me, but all of us in Eldoret South have congregated to seek ways through which we can contribute individually and collectively in matters affecting our people. When I was elected a Member of Parliament, the activities in Eldoret South were a pale shadow of people’s expectations and even though we never abandoned projects that had been initiated by the previous leadership, I want to say that it was not mean work. Since then a lot of things have improved and we have taken a new cause in which this time, the sky will be the limit. The people are supportive and at this point I cannot afford to fail.

QUESTION:Afford to fail or not that is a question. What Plans have you put in place for Eldoret South so far as above entails?

ANSWER: When we took over as I said, everything was in pathetic situation and as we started from scratch. I want to say our objective was to build proper economic infrastructure and these included the use of CDF and supplementary support from our development partners which in the eye of Kenyans is a milestone. I want to thank them most sincerely We have managed to do road, water points, rural electrification and other socio-economic infrastructures. Let me enumerate by indicating some of the areas that have benefited. They include; Lenguse Location, Ketiplong and Lemok in Kapseret among others. KPLC have also come in to match the shilling 3 million with the same amount to help in the electrification programme which has also been fully supported by the Ministry of Energy. In the water sector, we have partnered with World Bank through K-Rep Bank to start the projects. Education is not left behind and a lot of effort is mounted in all sectors including primary, secondary and colleges and universities through provisions of facilities

QUESTION:Well said! What are the other major challenges you have come across in this first term of duty?

ANSWER:Let me admit, we are leading people whose expectations are very high and this has been very challenging. People still expect a lot to be done for them and in particular the CDF funds which is very minimal and cannot be fully expected to satisfy all the expectations.In  addition, opponents and some of corrupt CDF officials i sacked for alleged insubordination and misuse of funds have ganged up with EACC to implicate me in the misappropriation of public funds that doesn’t exist.Some are dragging my name into court with false allegations but that will come to pass as the court will unveil the truth.

QUESTION:So which are the general areas you have encouraged for people to look to gain self reliance?

ANSWER:We have managed to enroll more students to the universities and also encouraged those remaining in their homes to join groups so that they can benefit from Small and Medium Enterprises Activities

QUESTION:May be then you could tell us your take on the the impact of National Economic Stimulus Programme in your Constituency?

ANSWER:It has really uplifted the standard of living for our people and I want to appeal to the the Ministry of Finance to allocate more funds to make this programme a success. This programme has facilitated the resources to be taken to all parts of the constituency and most of the challenges relating to unemployment will be eased.

QUESTION:You come from Rift Valley Province which unfortunately bore the brunt of the post election violence in early 2008. What of that humbling experience?

ANSWER:You have said humbling experience, indeed it was humbling experience and I want to say its sad when you still see people in IDP camps. The government must work extra hard to erase the black spot of people who are still languishing in the camps and see to it that these people are relocated and IDP camps closed as these are our brothers and sisters. I urge all the people seeking next years elective posts to avoid inciting the public against others because we are all Kenyans

QUESTION:And about 10th Parliament of which you are a member! What would you say?

ANSWER:It may not be for us to pass judgment but I want to say that in terms of Motion, Bills and other legislative work, this Parliament has tremendously done good work

WHY NATIONAL TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION RANKED ELDORET SOUTH 3RD BEST MANAGED CONSTITUENCY IN THE COUNTRY

WHY NATIONAL TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION RANKED ELDORET SOUTH 3RD BEST MANAGED CONSTITUENCY IN THE COUNTRY

Eldoret South is today distinguished nationally as one of the best managed constituencies in Kenya. Indeed, the Citizen Report Card 2011 by National Taxpayers Association which assessed how millions of shillings of public funds meant for constituency development were used in the 210 constituencies in Kenya, ranked Eldoret South Constituency as the THIRD BEST managed in the country. Hon Simam is determined to retain and enhance our constituency’s model status by rising from the position three to a sustainable lead in the duration of her mandate.

MHESHIMIWA WHO UTILIZES TECHNOLOGY
Hon Simam has always engaged directly with the electorate through available platforms such as sms, telephone, email, blog, Facebook, twitter, Skype, online forums and Eldoret South Constituency website. This not only tracks her development record but also monitor how she represent the interests of the electorate in the National Assembly. Your valued feedback and constructive engagement that you post always enable her to serve you better. She frequently engages her electorate online especially through her Facebook wall, Fan page and Group(HON PERIS SIMAM RE ELECTION CAMPAIGN 2013)

In addition needy students are able to access all constituency based resources and services online—from Downloading Bursary forms and MP’s official diary to key constituency personnel contact details and updated breakdown of Constituency Funds allocations.  We should thank Hon Simam for her unrelenting support and quality leadership because not all MPs are easily accessible and are technology minded like her.

HAS ALWAYS CHAMPIONED FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

ELDORET South MP Peris Simam has always called for deterrent sentences for men(women batterers) who assault their wives. "Police should be at the forefront in discouraging ills committed against women by acting tough on the offenders," the MP was recently quoted when she was on a visit of Riley Mother and Baby hospital in Eldoret, where she gave gifts to new mothers.
She has always championed for Gender Equity Research and Development in collaboration with the Flemish Inter university Council to pressurise the police to end violation of women rights.

The youth form about 60% of the total population in the constituency. The MP,has ensured that the employment centre for all government agencies now is within Eldoret South constituency

On April 30th 2011 Pepea na mama sport tournament was launched at Ling way Tarakwa location to promote sporting activities in Eldoret South. All the locations in the constituency have always participated in this event. 



EQUAL DISBURSEMENT OF CDF IS HER PRIORITY AS SHOWN BELOW

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AUTHORITY PROJECTS

2010/2011
No	Project name	Project Type	Amount Allocated(Kshs)
1	Kapteldon dispensary	-	Ksh. 3.73 million awaiting
2	Seiyo Sec. And water project	-	Ksh. 5.53 million under construction
3	Matharu Dispensary	-	Ksh. 3 million under construction
TOTAL KSH. 12.26 MILLION

    

Health (2010/2011 Allocations).

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No	Project Name/Title	Activity	Amount Allocated(Ksh)	Status
1	Tulwet Dispensary	Completion of OPD- roofing, plastering, windows and doors	Ksh.400, 000	Ongoing
2	Kaptumo Dispensary	Completion of staff houses- building of second phase staff house to completion	Ksh.400,000	Ongoing
TOTAL AMOUNT ALLOCATED			Ksh.800,000

Water and Sanitation

No	Project Name	Project Type	Amount Allocated(Ksh)
1	Simat water Project	purchase of water pipes.	100,000
2	Koisagat water project	purchase of pumps, tank and pipes	900,000
3	Assururiet water project	purchase of pipes	170,000
4	Chepkatet water project	purchase of pipes	170,000
5	KAPSARET WATER PROJECT	Ngeria	-
6	KERITA KOSYIN W. PROJECT	Kapkoi	-
7	KOISAGAT WATER PROJECT	-	-

PRIMARY SCHOOLS 2009/2010 Allocations.

No	School Name	Project Type	Amount Allocated(Ksh)
1	SDA Aturei Primary School	construction of 1 classroom.	Ksh.330, 000
2	Cheboror Primary School	construction of toilets	Ksh.150,000
3	Chelabal Primary School	construction of one new classroom	Ksh.350,000
4	Nandi gaa Primary School	construction of one new classroom	Ksh.330,000
5	Koibasui Primary School	construction of two classrooms	Ksh.600,000
6	Kermetio Primary School	purchase of land	Ksh.650,000
7	Mugundoi Primary School	plastering, flooring and putting windows and doors	Ksh.150,000
8	Koibasui Primary School	construction of two classrooms	Ksh.600,000
9	Chuchuniat Primary School	construction of a classroom	Ksh.330,000
10	Boror Primary School	construction of two classrooms	Ksh.600,000
11	St Josephs Primary School	construction of two classrooms	Ksh.700,000
12	Koitebes Primary School	construction of a classroom	Ksh.330,000
13	Oasis Primary School	construction of two classrooms	Ksh.600,000
14	Legetet Primary School	construction of one classroom	Ksh.330,000
15	DEB Momoniat Primary School	plastering doors and windows of two classrooms	Ksh.250,000
16	Koiluget Nursery School	construction of two classrooms	Ksh.600,000
17	ECD Teldet Nursery School	purchase of land and construction of a classroom	Ksh.900,000
18	Silaga Nursery School	construction of two classrooms	Ksh.600,000
19	Sigilai Primary School	construction of two classrooms	Ksh.530,000
20	Chepkoiya Primary School	construction of administration block and purchase of one acre of land	Ksh.1,000,000
21	Kapkagaron Primary School	construction of two classrooms and purchase of land	Ksh.419,116
22	Kapkagaron Primary School	construction of 2 classrooms and purchase of land	Ksh.528, 000
23	Barnotik Primary School	construction of 1 classroom	Ksh.330, 000
24	St. Marks Teldet Primary School	construction of 1 classroom	Ksh.350, 000
25	Asururiet Primary School	plastering, flooring and putting windows and doors	Ksh. 232,117
26	SDA Aturei Primary School	construction of 1 classroom	Ksh.330, 000
27	Koriomat Primary School	construction of 1 classroom	Ksh. 350,000
28	Barekiywo Primary School	construction of 3 classrooms for sec. Students	Ksh. 1,000,000

PRIMARY SCHOOLS 2010/2011 Allocations.

No	School Name	Project Type	Amount Allocated(Ksh)	Status
1	Kapkoi Primary School	construction of administration block	Ksh.700, 000	New
2	Cheptiret Primary School	construction of toilets	Ksh.400,000	New
3	Kipkaren Airport Primary	construction of 1 classroom	Ksh.400,000	New
4	Langas Primary School	construction of 2 new classrooms	Ksh.800,000	New
5	Boarderlands Primary School	construction of 1 classroom	Ksh.400,000	New
6	Kerita Primary School	Completion of administration block	Ksh.100,000	Ongoing
7	Kerita Primary School	Construction of toilets	Ksh.200,000	New
8	Tarakwa Primary School(Special Unit)	construction of a dormitory	Ksh.500,000	New
9	Jasho Primary School	construction of 1 classroom	Ksh.400,000	New
10	St. Georges Primary School(Special Unit)	Construction of a dormitory to completion	Ksh.500,000	New
11	Chelabal Primary School	Construction of 1 classroom to completion	Ksh.400,000	New

 

SECONDARY SCHOOLS (2009/2010) ALLOCATIONS

No	School Name	Project Type	Amount Allocated(Kshs)
1	Kapkoigaa Girls Secondary School	construction of a dormitory	Ksh. 400,000
2	Hill School Secondary School	construction of two classrooms	Ksh. 500,000
3	Ngeria Girls Secondary School	Plastering, windows, doors and putting ceiling in kitchen	Ksh. 500,000
4	Seiyo Secondary School	completion of classroom	Ksh. 250,000
5	Cheplaskei Secondary School	construction of a lab	Ksh. 491,000
6	St Catherine Girls Kesses	equipping of labs	Ksh. 400,000
7	Cengalo Secondary School	roofing, plastering, windows and doors for dormitories	Ksh.500,000
8	Kipkeyo Secondary School	construction of a lab	Ksh. 400,000
9	Lingway Sec. Sch	construction of a laboratory	Ksh. 400, 000
10	Chepkigen Sec. Sch	plastering, flooring and putting windows	Ksh. 100,000
11	Lemook Sec. Sch	plastering and putting of doors and windows in teachers quarters	Ksh. 450,000
12	Kosirai Sec. Sch	completion of 1 classroom	Ksh. 200,000
13	Cheptiret Secondary School	purchase of computers	Ksh. 250,000
14	Songoliet Secondary School	construction of a lab	Ksh. 500,000
15	Tulwopng’etuny Sec	construction of laboratory and desk	Ksh.700, 000

SECONDARY SCHOOLS ALLOCATIONS(2010/2011)

No	School Name	Project Type	Amount Allocated(Ksh)	Status
1	Moi University Sec School	Construction of 2 classrooms to completion	Ksh.800, 000	New
2	Mkombozi Sec. School	Construction of a dormitory to completion	Ksh.500,000	New
3	Chepkigen Sec. School	Construction of a science lab to completion	Ksh.500,000	New
4	Ngeria Girls Sec. School	Completion of a kitchen-plastering, windows, doors, ceiling and painting	Ksh.500,000	Ongoing
5	St. Catherine Girls Sec Sch	Construction of a library to completion	Ksh.1,000,000	New
6	Koiwarusen Sec. School	Construction of a science lab to copletion	Ksh.500,000	New
7	Koiwarusen Sec. School	Construction of 1 classroom to completion	Ksh.400,000	New
8	Isaac Kosgei Sec. School	Construction of science lab co-funded with the BOG	Ksh.500,000	New
9	Moi Chuiyat Sec. School	Completion of 2 classrooms - putting windows, plastering and painting	Ksh.300,000	Ongoing
10	Tuiyo Sec. School	Construction of 2 classrooms to completion	Ksh.800,000	New
11	Chirchir Sec School	Construction of administration block- Co-funded with BOG	Ksh.500,000	New
12	St. Josephs Sec School	Construction of 2 classrooms to completion	Ksh.800,000	New
13	Kapkoigaa Girls Sec School	Construction of a dormitory- Co-funded with BOG	Ksh.700,000	Ongoing
14	Kaplelach Lolmugusi Sec. School	Construction of 1 classroom to completion	Ksh.400,000	New
15	Koiluget Sec School	Construction of science lab- Co-funded with BOG	Ksh.500,000	New
16	Muitwot Sec. School	Completion of 2 classrooms - plastering,windows, doors and painting	Ksh.350,000	Ongoing
17	Racecourse Sec School	Completion of classroom - plastering, windows, doors and painting	Ksh.350,000	Ongoing