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    "id": 1525160,
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    "speaker_name": "Ndaragwa, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. George Gachagua",
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    "content": " Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure regarding the urgent need for speed bumps and other safety measures at the Equator area and Mununga stretch along the Nyahururu-Nyeri Road. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is responsible for developing, rehabilitating, managing, and maintaining national roads. However, there have been a high number of tragic accidents which have occurred at the Mununga stretch along the Nyahururu- Nyeri Road, claiming several lives in what is attributed to the road's poor design and lack of appropriate speed control measures. This mandate falls within the responsibility of KeNHA. The absence of properly designed speed bumps, particularly in Mununga, where there is a lot of pedestrian movement, has created a high-risk situation for motorists and pedestrians. Local residents and road users along this road have consistently raised concerns about the absence of speed bumps, yet no adequate safety measures have been put in place to mitigate the risks. It is against this background that I request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure addressing the following: 1. Plans for installing properly designed and clearly marked speed bumps at strategic points along the Nyahururu-Nyeri Road, particularly in the equator area, Mununga stretch and other identified high-risk zones. 2. The measures being undertaken to enhance road safety through the installation of proper signage, reflective markers and other visual aids to ensure optimal 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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