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    "id": 1336816,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1336816/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Loima, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Protas Akujah",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to present Public Petition No.48 of 2023 regarding compromised safety standards of planes operated by Skyward Express PLC. I, the undersigned, on behalf of concerned citizens in the Republic of Kenya, draw the attention of the House to the following: THAT, Skyward Express PLC is based at Wilson Airport, Nairobi and among other services, offers scheduled local flights to various destinations within the country from Wilson Airport, Nairobi to Kitale‚ Kakamega‚ Mombasa‚ Lamu‚ Eldoret‚ Diani‚ Lodwar and Malindi. THAT, in the recent past, the planes’ minimum flight safety standards have been a concern as experienced through isolated incidents such as mishaps in landing gear, uneasy sounds from the engines and parts of planes during mid-flight and smoke emanating from the wings. THAT, further to the concerns regarding safety standards of the planes, Skyward Express PLC charges exorbitant ticket prices that are higher than any other airline plying similar routes in the country. THAT, safety standards of the planes operated by the airline are allegedly compromised and pose a danger to the lives of citizens of Kenya. THAT, efforts made to have the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority address the matter have not been fruitful. THAT, the issues in respect of which this Petition is raised are not pending before any court of law or any constitutional or legal body. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}