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    "id": 1482935,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1482935/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Shinyalu, ANC",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Fred Ikana",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure regarding the suspension of flights between Nairobi and Kakamega by Skyward Express. The Kakamega airstrip has been a vital air travel link between Nairobi and western Kenya for many years. The airstrip serves as a crucial transport infrastructure thus enhancing regional connectivity and promoting economic development. Many residents rely on the airstrip for efficient travel, medical emergencies, and to facilitate business operations. Sadly, reports indicate that key operators on that route, including Skyward Express, have suspended operations due to safety concerns arising from the poor condition of the facility. The suspension of flights has caused significant disruption to the livelihoods of many people, thus cutting off an essential service that connects them to other parts of the country. The poor state of Kakamega Airstrip, particularly the presence of potholes on the runway, raises serious safety concerns for air operators and the general public. These issues have been long-standing and have now reached a critical point, leading to the suspension and halting of flight operations. Therefore, it is imperative that the Government acts swiftly to resolve this matter, restore safe flight operations, and prevent further disruptions. It is against this background that I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure to apprise the House on the following: 1. A status report on the state of disrepair of the Kakamega Airstrip, given the safety risks that are posed to the users. 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."
}