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    "id": 1552846,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1552846/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Davis Chirchir",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport",
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    "content": "the runway with a 50-millimetre asphalt, which is about a two-inch asphalt, installation of runway markings, drainage improvement, including line drainage with side slabs or stone pitching, and installation of airfield lighting and communication equipment. Phase Three will involve acquisition of additional land to extend the runway from 1.1 kilometres to 1.5 kilometres, expansion of runway, construction of passenger terminal, building offices, car park and wastewater reticulation system. Additionally, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, feasibility studies are underway to assess the potential expansion of other strategic airstrips in Marsabit County, subject to budgetary allocation. As I said, this is one of the biggest counties in Kenya and the mode of transport can only be achieved through facilitation of this kind of transport service. So, Hon. Chute, we shall pay attention and ensure we do address the needs for the people of this county to be able to travel. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, I wish to inform the honourable House that the Ministry is committed to enhancing aviation infrastructure in Marsabit County to improve connectivity, security and economic growth. We can provide detailed timelines of implementation as soon as we finish the feasibility studies and budgetary approval. I confirm that we shall pay attention to that. Thank you."
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