{"id":202212,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/202212/?format=json","text_counter":23,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mr. Muiruri","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":238,"legal_name":"Patrick Kariuki Muiruri","slug":"patrick-muiruri"},"content":"Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank the hon. Member for being very honest and candid about the matter. There is no way we would know if these matters were not brought to our attention. However, I am aware that there are a few mechanical loaders in the whole zone. The poor road infrastructure makes it more difficult for the few loaders to reach the farms to support the cane-loading activities. A grant of Kshs104 million has been approved by the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) for procuring road maintenance and equipment. It is being prepared for disbursement."}