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    "id": 1096605,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1096605/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kiambaa, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. John Njuguna Wanjiku",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 1775,
        "legal_name": "Paul Koinange",
        "slug": "paul-koinange"
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to Standing Order No. 44(2) (c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing, regarding the Nairobi Western Bypass Road Project. The Nairobi Western Bypass was commissioned in March 2019. The Bypass which is a 16.6 km dual carriage, is part of the link road around Nairobi which links the Northern, Southern Eastern and the upcoming Western bypasses. The said bypass starts at Gitaru through Wangige and Ndenderu and terminates at Ruaka. The Construction of Nairobi-Western bypass was intended to not only decongest the Northern Corridor but also to enhance the socio-economic development in both Nairobi City and Kiambu counties. Contrary to the expectation of the residents of Kiambaa Constituency, the project has had negative implications to the community, as it has led to the destruction and demolition of properties to pave way for the construction of the bypass that has had minimal benefits to residents. The contractor has failed to engage the youth from the area in the project. Additionally, the project has led to the displacement of traders at the Ruaka Market whose stalls have been demolished without any compensation or provision of alternative parcel of land for the establishment of a market. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}