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    "id": 1356272,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1356272/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mariam Omar",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing concerning the relocation of Mandera Airstrip due to safety concerns. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Elucidate the specific safety hazards posed by the current location of Mandera Airstrip giving an assessment of the risk associated with the short runway, murram surface runway, encroachments and the potential threats to both aviation and public safety; (2) Explore feasible alternative locations for Mandera Airstrip that would mitigate the current safety concerns and address exorbitant flight prices citing the potential advantages of relocating the airstrip to a more secure and suitable area, considering factors such as airspace utilization and community impact and; (3) State any measures implemented by the Ministry of Roads and Transport, Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCA) to address safety issues and challenges of Mandera, Banisa, Takaba, Elwag, Lafey and Rhamu Airstrips particularly regarding the slippery murram runway that poses significant safety challenges during heavy rainfall. Thank you, Mr. Speaker Sir."
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