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    "id": 1291674,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mandago",
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        "legal_name": "Kiplagat Jackson Mandago",
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    "content": "readiness of Eldoret becoming a city. The people of Uasin Gishu are eagerly waiting for the conferment of Eldoret as a city. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when you went there during the Devolution Conference, you became aware that Eldoret is indeed ready to become the fifth city of this country. As it gets conferred to a city status, it should also be known that it is the fastest growing town and will become the fastest growing city in Kenya and has the potential to become the biggest city in this country. We say that because we are privileged as a County to have land for expansion, are located on the corridor that serves the East African region and we have the old railway line. However, I hope that this administration will extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to Eldoret and Malaba, but it is only in Eldoret County where we have five railway stations. They start from Kapng’etuny, Plateau, Eldoret, Leseru and Moi’s Bridge. Therefore, that means in terms of transportation, we can easily transport goods to the market within and outside the country. That is a city that is ready for investments. I urge Kenyans from all over the country and investors who come to this country, that the investment choice destination should be Eldoret. We are privileged and we want to thank the late President Moi, who at his time of presidency, established the Eldoret International Airport. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, and you remember some Members who sat in this House and Parliament who are your colleagues, once said that, that International Airport is going to be used to ferry cow dung. I want to report as the Senator of Uasin Gishu County, that, the International Airport, indeed, is being used for export. Goods come through Eldoret International Airport and it is the best Airport for cargo goods to land. The turnaround time is less than a day for a flight to off load cargo. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I, therefore, want to thank you for giving me the opportunity and thank this team from the county for making sure that they finalize the process of Eldoret becoming a city. Allow me one second just to throw a caution to the Governor and his team that for Eldoret to remain a city, the issue of urban planning and approvals must be taken seriously. I was disappointed to see a development on top of a sewer line. Hon. Governor, a city is driven by the department of planning and urban development. Keep your eyes on that department because we want to have a modern city. I thank you."
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