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    "content": "private-public partnership arrangements. A taskforce has been formed to facilitate and co- ordinate the development of this enterprise. The Government policy is to eventually transform the port into a landlord port. The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has also developed a strategic road map to actualise realisation of this objective. In this strategy, all commercial functions will be performed by the private sector, while the KPA will own and maintain all port infrastructure and facilities, perform concessional agreement management, strategic planning, safety, environmental protection, marketing and regulatory functions. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, the fourth aspect of the policy reforms that we have undertaken is development of mass bus for a strategic transport system. The current public transport system is dependent on matatus, buses and railway. It is a system experiencing numerous problems, which the integrated national transport policy mentioned elsewhere in this statement intends to address. However, in order to cope with the increasing demand for an efficient public transport system in the City of Nairobi, the Government intends to introduce a convenient mass transport system in the form of bus rapid transit (BRT). It is a system designed to reduce both the prevailing traffic congestion and environmental pollution in the City. A draft concept paper on the proposed BRT has already been prepared. A consultant is on board to carry out the necessary study. The envisaged project will entail construction of segregated bus ways and the attendant infrastructure. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the last aspect of the policy reforms we have undertaken is retention of air navigation and passenger service charge fees. I am pleased to inform this august House that following extensive consultations between my Ministry, the Treasury and the stakeholders in the aviation industry, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) and the KAA have been allowed to retain the revenues collected in the form of air navigation fees and passenger service charge respectively. This is a major policy shift that will enable these corporations to undertake both their capital and operation programmes, in line with their corporate strategic plans and, therefore, improve their service delivery. In an effort to enhance service delivery, the Ministry of Transport and its State corporations are implementing several projects and programmes. Some of the major ones involving substantial financial resources include a road safety campaign. One of the major causes of road accidents is the use of falsified driving documents by unskilled drivers. To stamp out this dangerous practice, the Ministry has initiated the Second General Driving Licence Project, which is designed to replace existing paper-based licence with the secure smart card system. The concession agreement on this project has been signed. The project will be implemented on a build, operate and transfer basis. The new system is scheduled to be in operation by the end of this calendar year. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Ministry has also initiated a programme aimed at revising the current driving schools syllabus and curriculum in order to improve them. This will enable driving schools to prepare instructors and trainees using standardised syllabus. The procurement process of identifying a suitable consultant competitively to undertake this task is underway. The KPA has made substantial investments in its Equipment Modernisation and Replacement Programme. The programme involves procurement of new marine crafts"
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