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    "id": 1556161,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Abass",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing on a matter of national concern regarding commercialization and accessibility, by the public, of Wajir Airport. Although Wajir Airport is designated for civilian use, it continues to operate primarily as a military base under state control by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). As a result, the general public encounters significant challenges in accessing the facility with restrictions. That has limited the airport’s potential to serve as a commercial hub for Northern Kenya. Commercialisation of Wajir Airport is vital for economic growth of both Wajir and the wider Northern Kenya. Every day, Wajir Airport receives two or three passenger flights and several others with goods on transit from Somalia, especially those that carry miraa to Somalia. However, the continued military management of the airport has become a bottleneck that demands urgent attention. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) Reasons why Wajir Airport remains under full military control despite ongoing efforts to commercialise, thereby limiting civilian access to services; The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services, Senate."
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