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    "id": 20422,
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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Njuguna",
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        "legal_name": "Peter Njuguna Gitau",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, regarding road accidents, it is vivid in our minds that many Kenyans have already lost their lives on the roads, families have been orphaned and students have perished on the roads. I would urge the Government to take decisive action to reduce the rate of accidents on our roads. The issue of corruption on the roads by our traffic police must also be addressed. Regarding school buses, I would urge the Minister for Education to reinstate the withdrawn insurance covers because if these buses are driven without insurance covers, it is like jeopardizing the lives of innocent students. On the issue of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), I would urge the Government to make sure that the settlement of IDPs is speeded up so that these people are given land and funds. The Minister for Lands jointly with the Minister of State for Special Programmes should make sure that these people are settled immediately. As they wait to be settled, they must be given tents because we realize their habitation is very poor. Food and medicine must also be provided. Regarding the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF), this is a very important commodity and it has done a very commendable job and should not be phased out. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, concerning security, there have been attacks in our homes. Kenyans must live in peace and be secure. Concerning the current strike by teachers, which is affecting our students, I would encourage the two principals to continue with their discussions and consultations and conclude the same in the interest of our students. We cannot maintain standards and quality of education in our schools this way, not unless the students go back to school. With those few remarks, I fully support the Motion for adjournment."
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