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    "id": 1380979,
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    "speaker_name": "Ndia, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. George Kariuki",
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    "content": "settlement of all pending dues shall be prioritised alongside others facing similar challenges countrywide. The outstanding amount currently owed to the contractor is Ksh505 million. 5. Additionally, the Ministry has given an assurance that the road shall be completed as soon as the financial distress facing the project is resolved, noting the ongoing interventions by the Government on settlement of pending bills. Bearing this in mind, the completion date will be revised taking into account outstanding volume of work and shall be communicated accordingly. 6. In the interim, the Ministry, through the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), has put in place measures to maintain the sections affected by the El Nino rains as soon as the weather permits, to ensure accessibility and motorability of the said road sections. I advise Hon. Ngogoyo to liaise with KeRRA to help identify the sections that require urgent intervention. 7. In conclusion, the Ministry states that the Government is engaging with development partners to provide alternative funding for pending bills that have accrued over the years leading to delays or stalling of road projects. Further, the Ministry envisages that this shall be finalised in good time to facilitate the completion of all affected projects, including the Ongata Rongai–Gataka– Embulbul, Co-operative College (Karen)–Matasia–Nkoroi, Ongata Rongai– Nazarene University–Rimpa and JN (C58)–Lewis Academy-Kahara Market road Projects. We note that the issues raised by Hon. Ngogoyo are replicated across the country. Further, we note that roads are key enablers of the economy. The Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure is imploring this honourable House to support the request for allocation of an additional Ksh150 billion to the State Department of Roads in the 2024/2025 Financial Year for payment of pending bills. Additionally, the department requires an additional Ksh258 billion in the next two financial years. That is 2024/2025 and 2025/2026, to enable the Ministry of Roads, Transport and Public Works to complete all ongoing road projects within two years, as stated in the Budget Policy Statement (BPS). I submit. Thank you."
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