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    "id": 1034071,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1034071/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nambale, ANC",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Sakwa Bunyasi",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 2511,
        "legal_name": "John Sakwa Bunyasi",
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    "content": "I come from Busia near the border, which would have been the exit point from Kenya to Uganda. We were hopeful from the early indications that the SGR would have gone all the way and connect at the border with the neighbouring countries like Uganda, our largest trading partner. Also, other countries like South Sudan, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda and others down the line. Now, it has terminated right down there at the bottom of the Rift Valley, which I think is unfortunate. Those were not our expectations. I do not know if the earlier calculations done on the rate of return and economic advantages of the SGR still hold when they end it where they have. So, we will still struggle with the rest of the challenges like road congestion, excessive road use and lack of facilities in areas further inland that are quite productive. In a way it would help unify this country when we connect these economic points. I think it is unfortunate that this happened, maybe it is for some economic reasons and I hope this can be revisited. With those few remarks, I support the Report."
}