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    "id": 1580995,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1580995/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Tarbaj, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Hussein Abdi",
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    "content": " Thank you, 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 funding for the construction of Wajir-Tarbaj-Kotulo Road. The road, which traverses Tarbaj Constituency, is part of the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (AGDP) that is supported by the World Bank, with the aim of improving connectivity between Kenya and other Eastern and Southern African countries. The project is expected to improve movement of people, goods and services across the region. Additionally, the project will improve digital connectivity and access to social services by communities in the designated locations along the targeted sections. The construction of the said road is in two parts, being Wajir-Tarbaj Road (Lot 1) and Tarbaj-Kotulo Road (Lot 2). It was advertised under tenders No.KeNHA/2506/2022 and KeNHA/2507/2022, respectively, heralding hope that, that largely marginalised region would finally benefit from the improved connectivity. Although the construction commenced, the completion of the project is now facing uncertainty due to financing challenges. Reports indicate that the National Treasury did not provide funds for the construction and completion of Tarbaj-Kotulo Road in the 2025/2026 Financial Year. This has raised fears of the project facing the threat of termination due to lack of funds. Hon. Speaker, it is against this background that I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure on the following: 1. A report on the implementation status of the Wajir-Tarbaj Road (Lot 1) and Tarbaj-Kotulo Road (Lot 2) projects, detailing the financing plan, total cost and the amount disbursed and paid to contractors so far; 2. Clarification on whether or not the funds for the completion of the Tarbaj- Kotulo Road (A13) have been provided for in the Financial Year 2025/2026, specifying the budgeted amount; 3. A report on the number of residents that are affected by the project in Tarbaj Constituency, including their details and the status of compensation; and, 4. Details of the corporate social responsibility initiatives earmarked for implementation under the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project within Tarbaj Constituency, the budgetary allocation and expected impacts to the local communities. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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