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    "id": 1352837,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Crystal Asige",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52(1) to make a Statement of topical concern; commemorating the World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims observed on the third Sunday of November annually. This poignant occasion marks a solemn acknowledgement of the toll that road crashes exert on humanity. Insights gathered from the United Nations Global Road Safety Week held in May this year, vividly illustrate the staggering reality of 1.35 million lives lost annually due to road crashes. This is a haunting statistic, especially considering that the majority of these tragic losses affect individuals who are between five and 29 years old. Here in Kenya, a report by the Ministry of Roads and Transport indicates that over the past six years, 20,907 precious lives have been lost due to road crashes. An additional 3,760 were lost as of 15th October, 2023, with the highest number of crashes being attribute to motorcycle users at 1,213 deaths. Sadly, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) reports that 80 per cent of road crashes are caused by human error. This is a sobering and devastating reality that must be combatted head on."
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