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    "id": 1181152,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tobiko",
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    "content": "(4) Engage the NCA to ensure that regulations to enable the agency oversee and coordinate the construction industry are developed. The regulations should address coordination within the agencies, the relationship between stakeholders in the construction process and the use of construction materials and equipment. (5) The NCA will also be expected to ensure the authority is empowered to carry out investigations in the occurrences of buildings collapse and to recommend prosecutions. (6) It will also be expected to develop information education and communication materials for sensitising members of the public on ways to detect early failures in buildings and construction. (7) County governments will also be engaged; particularly of Kiambu County and Nairobi City County to establish the cause of high rates of building collapse in Kiambu County and to investigate the cause of the collapse of buildings in Ruaka, Kirigiti and Ruiru and ascertain the process of approval of construction by county governments. We will also understand the measures taken to monitor adherence to approved construction plans by licenses. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Committee will further seek to ensure that the licensing criteria for contractors and construction workers is reviewed to include requisite training for all stakeholders involved and ensure that regulatory boards are empowered to address unethical practices and enforce professional standards. This is a matter before the Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing which I deputise as Chair and I invite the Members of this House, the public and relevant stakeholders to find time to attend Committee sessions once notified so that together, we can bring this menace of building collapse to a halt. I thank you."
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