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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Thang’wa",
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    "content": "regarding the purchase of houses and shops from Jamii Bora Charitable Trust and an off- plan housing scheme, but have never received the documents since 2008. The Committee is considering the Petition and intends to invite the petitioners; Jamii Bora Charitable Trust and other keys stakeholders involved in the matter. Additionally, the Committee has just received a Petition this morning, that the Petitioner, Mr. Nicki Muoko Mwancha, petitioned the Senate this morning, regarding the construction of a pedestrian bridge at Chiromo area in Nairobi City County. The Committee will invite the Petitioner and other stakeholders on that matter. Regarding Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) and 53(1), during the period under review, 14 Statements were referred to the Committee for consideration. Statement by Sen. Edwin Sifuna, MP, on the strike by the Kenya Airways Pilots. On this Statement, the Committee was asked to investigate the issues surrounding the Kenya Airways Pilot strike. Whereas, the Statement was related to labour matters affecting the pilots, the strike affected the operations of Kenya Airways and raised a number of management issues at Kenya Airways. The Committee engaged the Ministry of Roads and Transport and was informed that the Government will pronounce itself on the strategic decision for revitalization of Kenya Airways, dubbed Project Kifaru by September, 2023. Statement by Sen. Mohammed Faki, MP, on the Illegal Diversion of Staff Training Funds from the accounts of the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA). On this Statement, the Committee received a response from the Cabinet Secretary (CS), Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, which was unsatisfactory and the Ministry was requested to provide more information. We are still waiting for that information. Statement by Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi, on the Status of Implementation of the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor LAPSSET Project in Samburu County. On this Statement, the Committee is in receipt of the response from the CS for Roads and Transport to the Statement and has schedule to consider it. Statement by Sen. Alexander Mundigi, MP on the Adverse Effects of the Collapse of Ena Bridge in Embu County. On this Statement, the CS for Roads and Transport informed the Committee that the bridge collapsed due to the overloaded transportation track. Nonetheless, he informed the Committee that the bridge was repaired and was now accessible. The Committee established that the response was satisfactory and concluded the matter and this was reported before the House. Statement by Sen. Kathuri Murungi, MP, on the Need for Redesigning and Realignment of Nithi Bridge. On this Statement, the CS for Roads and Transport responded to the Committee and indicated that the final designs and tender documents for construction of an alternative route and bridge would be finalized by 31st March, 2023. A few days ago, the Committee is following up on the matter. Statement by Sen. Crystal Asige, MP, on Road Safety and Universal Design. On this Statement, the CS for Roads and Transport responded to the Committee by indicating that the process of stakeholder engagement for draft street design manual for urban areas"
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