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    "id": 1147433,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1147433/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13217,
        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I have a request for Statement on the Kshs9 billion set aside for the rehabilitation and improvement of the Old Mombasa Road after the construction of the Nairobi Expressway. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 48(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation regarding the extra Kshs9billion that has been set aside by the Ministry of transport to be used in rehabilitation and improvement of the Old Mombasa Road (Lower deck) after the construction of the now the famous Nairobi Expressway. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) State why the cost of the construction of Nairobi Expressway which was initially projected to cost of Kshs65.2 billion, but later increased by Kshs7.6billion to Kshs72.8billion as stated by Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) did not factor in the cost of rehabilitation and improvement of old Mombasa Road. (2) Explain the reasons for the Ministry setting aside Kshs9 billion, yet the contractor, China Roads and Bridges Construction Company is responsible for damages on the old Mombasa Road (lower deck) and should take full responsibility. (3) Explain whether the contract that was awarded to China Roads and Bridges Construction Company had factored escalation costs, stating the amount projected for escalation and variation on the construction of the Expressway, considering this extra cost of rehabilitation of Kshs9 billion. (4) Provide a comprehensive report on variation of costs in contracts for construction of other major roads in the country, if any, and the total amount involved in such variation in all roads that are being raised to bitumen standards across the country (5) Finally, provide a definite timeline on completion of the renovation and rehabilitation works giving a clear guideline on the usage of Nairobi Express Way especially for emergency services such as fire engines, ambulances and use by the VIPs among other emergency services. This is because most Kenyans who live along Mombasa Road relocated because of the construction and most business were closed along that route."
}