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    "speaker_name": "Westlands, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Tim Wanyonyi",
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    "content": "The problems we are experiencing on our roads are not just about discipline; it is about how the roads are designed. There is no signage to guide drivers at steep ends or sharp corners or indicate something is happening in a particular area. They drive blindly, and sometimes accidents happen very quickly that they cannot control. Another issue is the inspection of vehicles, especially public service vehicles. They ought to be inspected and given a certificate of approval every time. Many times, you will find that most of the vehicles have outlived their lifespan. They are kept on the road, yet we have NTSA inspectors who are supposed to supervise this. This country also lacks cameras installed at advantageous points on the roads to help the police monitor reckless drivers so that they can deal with them. They instead hide somewhere in the bush, and when vehicles come, you see them jumping on the roads and waving down the driver to stop. This is very dangerous, and it can easily become a road risk. They should be more professional and inform the drivers of the areas and spots where the traffic controllers are positioned to avoid making it a capture of drivers. If we have proper information, it will inform the drivers of the speed limits and what is ahead of them, especially for drivers unfamiliar with the road. Lastly, you will find a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) driver driving a car for more than eight hours, for instance, from Mombasa to Western Kenya, sometimes even falling asleep on the steering wheel. I feel that most drivers should also get eye checks during their inspections. Some of them have poor vision, yet they proceed to drive on the roads. This responsibility falls on all Kenyans, particularly the Ministry of Roads and Transport. They must take the lead in curbing road carnage. We pray for all the Kenyans who have lost their lives and send our sincere condolences to the families. The Government must take serious responsibility. I saw the Cabinet Secretary on television, but he did not seem to be leading properly. He needs to pick up from where Michuki left off and control the traffic on our roads. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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