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    "id": 1406631,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "West Pokot County, KUP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Rael Kasiwai",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No. 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure regarding the state of the Kapenguria-Lodwar Road. Hon. Speaker, the ongoing heavy rains have caused damage to many roads across the country. The Kapenguria-Lodwar Road, for instance, has been rendered impassable, particularly around the Lous area. This has severely affected residents within the area by disrupting crucial transportation links and hindering the flow of goods and services within the area. Additionally, this disruption has resulted in closure of trade and commerce centres within the area, negatively affecting the economy of the region. With the road being rendered impassable, the residents are unable to access essential services such as health care and education, which are fundamental rights of every citizen as enshrined in the Constitution. It is against this background that I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure on the following: 1. What immediate measures is the Ministry of Roads and Transport putting in place to rehabilitate the Kapenguria-Lodwar Road? 2. What long-term measures is the Ministry taking to ensure the safety of the residents during the heavy rains? I thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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