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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, an extensive and efficient infrastructure is an essential driver for growth, competitiveness and overall development of the country. As hon. Members are aware, a well developed infrastructure network reduces the distance between regions resulting in a truly integrated national market. Indeed, an efficient transport network is a prerequisite for entrepreneurs and farmers to get their goods and produce to markets in a secure and timely manner and to facilitate affordable movement of workers. To hasten economic recovery and expand economic opportunities for all Kenyans, the Government will continue to scale up investments in key infrastructure facilities covering road network, energy supply, transport system and port services. We will do all that over the medium-term, guided by the strategic objectives we have set for ourselves. These include:- (i) Raising efficiency and quality of infrastructure projects; (ii) Benchmarking infrastructure service provision against globally acceptable standards; (iii) Enhancing private sector participation in the sector; and (iv) Up scaling the implementation and completion of key infrastructure projects. Consistent with this strategy, I have, accordingly, allocated in this Budget, Kshs182 billion, which represents an increase of Kshs30 billion or 20.1 per cent over the amount allocated in 2009/2010 towards financing prioritized infrastructure development in the country."
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