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    "id": 1555157,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1555157/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC",
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    "content": "The Kisumu-Busia Road is a crucial transport link for trade, movement of goods and regional integration between Kenya, Uganda and the other East African countries. The improvement of this corridor is expected to ease congestion, enhance economic activities and promote cross-border trade. However, while there have been discussions on the upgrading of this road to a dual carriageway, there is no confirmed full-scale dual carriageway project currently under construction. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) Whether there are concrete Government plans to fully upgrade the Kisumu- Busia Corridor into a full dual carriageway and if so, provide the implementation timelines, funding sources and budgetary allocations for such a project. (2) The ongoing feasibility studies for the multinational Kisumu-Kisian-Kakira- Malaba-Busitema-Busia Expressway that was commissioned by the East African Community (EAC) in November, 2024, including its scope and expected outcomes. (3) The status of land acquisition and compensation plans for affected persons along the proposed expansion areas and whether public participation and stakeholder consultations have been conducted regarding the proposed road improvements pursuant to Article 232(1)(d) of the Constitution. (4) Measures in place to ensure the ongoing and future road improvements along the corridor are aligned with national infrastructure priorities and benefit local communities."
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