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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Veronica Maina",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the Petition that has been brought to the Floor of this House. The current number of fatalities in the Republic of Kenya, emanating from road traffic accidents, pedestrian accidents on the highways and on our road networks is alarmingly high. Kenya is only second to Nigeria in terms of the number of traffic accidents that are happening in Africa. It is shocking to note that the traffic department which has been entrusted with managing and controlling the use of roads in Kenya has not aided much, or has not given much support to bring sober management of what is on our roads today. Mr. Speaker, Sir, alarmingly, the traffic department has continued to receive tips and bribes on the roads. Even when offenders are blatantly breaching the traffic rules. It is shocking that most of the accidents and fatalities that has been experienced in Kenya could have been avoided if we had efficient camera and fining system as well as withdrawals of licences from drivers who offend the traffic rules. We to come up with a system that enhances the use of driving licencing policy. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is shocking that we have many road users who are never subjected to the normal licensing tests before they are issued with driving licenses. Anytime you are driving on Kenyan roads, you will find boda bodas cascading around traffic yet they have not gone through any form of testing or preparation to use the roads. So, they do not understand road signage yet they have been given access to use all manner of highways. Therefore, I commend the petitioner who has brought this Petition to the House. This footbridge is not only needed at Chiromo, but also in many other places."
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