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    "content": "(2) Failure to observe operating hours. No sugar cane trucks shall be allowed on the road before 6 a.m. and after 6 p.m. (3) Most drivers freewheel, especially when approaching a flyover to gain momentum to move uphill, resulting in accidents. For example, the Kasagam Flyover where several sugar cane trucks have rolled over due to freewheeling. These facilities have been designed to be navigated at a certain speed. For example, the maximum speed of the Kasagam Flyover is 40km/h. Thus, a driver going at any speed above the limit is at risk of causing accidents. (4) There is need for drivers to undergo road safety training and defensive driving skills. (5) Frequent breakdowns and delays in attending to stalled trucks on highways. In order to address the issue raised above safety matters, the Ministry has scheduled sensitisation activities on sugar transporters and farmers beginning this month on- (1) Proper and secure cane loading on tractor trailers to minimise obstruction, ensure visibility and prevent spillage of on carriageways. (2) Setting and enforcing operating hours for cane collection points from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Additionally, the NTSA conducts free inspection clinics for farm tractors to cane collection points. This is done to ensure tractors are properly mounted retroreflective chevrons. Furthermore, NTSA conducts joint operation with traffic police to ensure compliance. Mr. Speaker, Sir, KeNHA has designated the roads in sugar cane growing areas under Performance Based Contracts and Routine Maintenance Contracts, whose specifications include, but are not limited to the following. (1) Clearing any debris on the carriageway. (2) Drop offs from sugar cane trucks. (3) Sealing of emerging potholes on the carriageway. (4) De-silting road drainage systems on the obstruction. (5) Road marking to enhance road safety. (6) Axle load control to kerb overloading. (7) Pavement strengthening on a need-be basis to accommodate sugarcane traffic loading. Roads in western Kenya region include: Kakamega-Kiboswa, Kakamega- Webuye, Webuye-Kitale, Ekero-Mayoni-Bwekas and Ebuyangu-Ekero. Roads in Nyanza region include: Awasi-Nandi Hills, Muhoroni-Fort Tenan, Awasi-Katito, Awendo-Mariwa-Kilgoris, Rongo-Homa Bay, Ranen Chamgiwadu- Kenyenya, Rodi Kopany-Ndhiwa, Katito-Kendu Bay, Kendu Bay-Homa Bay and Mamboleo-Kiboswa. Additionally, the Ministry through KeNHA has conducted stakeholder’s engagement with sugarcane transporters and interested stakeholders and sensitised them on:"
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