Entry Instance

HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept

{
    "id": 1464854,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1464854/?format=api",
    "text_counter": 282,
    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Baringo Central, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Joshua Kandie",
    "speaker": null,
    "content": "The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) is responsible for the development, rehabilitation, management and maintenance of rural roads. In carrying out those functions, KeRRA receives funds as appropriated by the National Assembly. Rehabilitation of roads is expected to be regular and as when required due to damages that may arise from time to time. Rainfall experienced in the last few months has caused extensive damage to roads in Baringo Central, severely impacting access to essential services. Most roads leading to schools, markets, health centres and public offices have become impassable, isolating communities and hampering daily life. Of concern is the blockage of bridges and culverts due to landslides which have forced rivers to change their courses, redirecting water to residential areas. This has not only destroyed property, but also poses imminent threat to human lives. The situation is particularly alarming in areas such as Sigowo, Sakasak, Kabasis and Kaplele which are prone to landslides. With the continuous heavy rainfall, those regions face an impending disaster, if immediate action is not taken. With schools re-opening in the coming weeks, students are at significant risk due to the hazardous road conditions and overflowing bridges. 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. Measures that the Ministry of Roads, Transport and Public Works has taken to address the dilapidated condition of road networks within Baringo Central Constituency. 2. Plans that KeRRA is putting in place to adequately address and resolve this issue, including ensuring that the repairs that are carried out on those particular road sections are up to standard. 3. Strategies that have been put in place to ensure safe access to schools for students."
}