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    "id": 1410542,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1410542/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Machakos County, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Joyce Kamene",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 44(2(c), I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure regarding the deplorable condition of Mlolongo-Quarry-Katani Road in Machakos County. Hon. Speaker, road infrastructure is a critical enabler for national development. It is therefore imperative that construction of road infrastructure adheres to principles of durability in order to guarantee longevity and sustained functionality of roads. Regrettably, the Mlolongo- Quarry-Katani Road stands as a stark example of a deficiency in the principle of durability of road infrastructure. Despite its relatively recent construction spanning barely five years, the road has alarmingly deteriorated. In fact, some sections of the road began failing during and immediately after its construction, thereby casting doubt on the quality of works. Mlolongo-Quarry-Katani Road is a crucial road that not only links Mombasa Road to Utawala, but also services the quarries in Katani where construction materials, including those being used by the Government to construct affordable housing projects, are transported. The road is currently riddled with large potholes, eroded lanes and frequent flooding, especially during the ongoing rainy season, rendering it impassable. Further, the overflow of storm water from the Mlolongo-Quarry-Katani Road due to a failed drainage system has caused flooding in homes and business premises alongside the road. The deplorable state of the said road and other nearby roads such as Joska-Sunshine-Muthwani Road, Syokimau-Katani Link Road and Mwananchi-Syokimau-Katani Road has caused frustration to motorists and residents, some of whom are marooned in their homes. Hon. Speaker, it is against this background that I seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure on the following: 1. Could the Chairperson provide a report on the approved designs for Mlolongo- Quarry-Katani Road, including the road profiles, drainage and lightings, and whether the design adhered to the principle of durability and sustainability for roads serving heavy trucks? 2. Clarify whether the construction of the named road conformed to the approved design; outline the contents of the inspection report for the road and confirm whether a completion certificate was issued and if so, explain why the road failed within five years of construction. 3. What plans has the Ministry, through the Kenya Urban Roads Authority, put in place to urgently reconstruct the dilapidated Mlolongo to Katani Road, tarmac the Mwananchi-Syokimau-Katani Road and Joska-Sunshine-Muthwani Road and repair the Syokimau-Katani Link Road? 4. State the timelines for reconstruction and maintenance of the named roads so as to restore them to a motorable state. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor"
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