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    "id": 1363623,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kitui West, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Edith Nyenze",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this time to support this Report by the Committee on Regional Integration. I note that it is very important to have one-stop border posts at our borders. This would improve trade and facilitate good traffic and efficiency in our operations as the EAC gears towards achieving one currency and one government. I am sure the team looked at the infrastructure at those borders, especially when you compare infrastructure on the Kenyan sides in Busia and Malaba and the other posts on the other sides. I have gone there in the past. Our side looks pathetic. You cannot compare what other East African countries are doing with what we are doing in Kenya. However, improved one-stop border posts in this corridor would reduce delays that usually occur especially with transportation lorries. It would reduce duplication of procedures where one is required to clear with the Kenyan side and the other side. It would also reduce corruption at the border points. Eventually, this will promote economic integration and co-operation within the EAC. Those borders are essential to create a more efficient and inter-connected trade network in the region. I remember some borders were taking a lot of time to check and clear when we had the Corona virus. I observed this especially when travelling to Tanzania. It caused much duplication of procedures and delays. This is very much welcome if it can cure such issues. With that, I support the Report. Thank you."
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