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    "id": 136595,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/136595/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Mwakwere",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Transport",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 189,
        "legal_name": "Chirau Ali Mwakwere",
        "slug": "chirau-mwakwere"
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    "content": "During the current fiscal year, the Ministry will focus on high priority areas in the sector that will contribute towards the realization of the Kenya Vision 2030. It is gratifying to note that the Vision 2030 recognizes the sector as an important enabler of the envisaged national transport transformation. The first Medium-Term Plan (MTP) of the Vision 2030 covering 2008 and 2012 (1st Phase) targets increased investment in infrastructure services such as rail, sea and air transport services, amongst others. An effective and reliable transport system is crucial in lowering the cost of doing business and increasing our country’s competitive edge. Consequently, within the MTP period, my Ministry will put in place measures aimed at realising this objective in the sector. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the mandate of the Ministry of Transport is the formulation of transport policies to guide in the development of the transport sector. In addition, it develops regulatory framework for the sector to enable harmony and compliance with international standards. It also monitors and supervises service delivery by State Corporations under the Ministry’s portfolio. In 2005, the Ministry developed a five-year strategic plan which is scheduled to come to an end in 2009. The plan has been a valuable planning and management tool that has helped the Ministry remain focused in playing its role, first, in the previous country’s strategy for economic recovery, wealth and employment creation and, now, in the on- going Kenya Vision 2030. The plan defines the business of the Ministry and the key targets for achievement over the planned period. Essentially, the strategic plan has been instrumental in assisting the Ministry to accomplish its mission of facilitating accessible transportation services to spur economic growth and development in the country. The"
}