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    "id": 1091849,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1091849/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, I thank you. I am on record stating that the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) continue to be allocated huge sums of money in vain. There is a by-pass that is being constructed in Eldoret by KeNHA which has not even erected signage to show or caution motorists and other road users. This has continued to be a danger to many road users. What Sen. Sakaja has raised might appear so simple, but it may save many lives. It is about time that we agreed that the three agencies have failed. We should investigate how the three agencies operate in this country. Road construction and maintenance is the responsibility of the three agencies so they should work closely with Nairobi City County Governments and the Nairobi Metropolitan Services to ensure that some of these issues are resolved. I would have expected MCAs from that area to be up in arms to ensure that such things are addressed. Most of us have had the privilege of travelling to developed countries so we can attest that even when a manhole is being fixed, all safety measures are put in place. Sen. Olekina has had the privilege of living in a developed country so he can attest to that. Whenever manholes are being fixed, a lot of signage is erected as well as other precautionary measures taken to avert any accidents. The same is not reflected in Kenya. A road is being constructed and there is no signage to warn people. There are also no precautionary measures that have been put in place to avert road accidents. Madam Temporary Speaker, it is good to have infrastructure such as roads and buildings. However, compliance to safety standards has to be maintained. The Senate Majority Whip is the Chairperson of that Committee so this issue should be resolved so that we do not lose more lives."
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