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    "id": 241471,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/241471/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Eng. Toro",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister for Roads and Public Works",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 239,
        "legal_name": "Joshua Ngugi Toro",
        "slug": "joshua-toro"
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    "content": " Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that the road between Maji ya Chumvi and Mombasa is a danger to motorists travelling to and from Mombasa City. However, repairs are already being done under the ongoing contract for rehabilitation of the road so as to maintain the safe passage of traffic, pending completion of the permanent works. Under the ongoing contract for rehabilitation of Maji ya Chumvi-Miritini Road, the Ministry intends to construct an additional fixed weighbridge for the Mombasa bound traffic, as well as reconstructing the existing weighbridge on the Mombasa bound side. This will help reduce congestion and enhance traffic safety. (b) Apart from the fixed weighbridges, my Ministry will also install weigh-in-motion facilities to minimize queuing of trucks at the Mariakani weighbridge. Due to the above measures, my Ministry does not have plans to decentralize the weighbridge since the improvement plans outlined will help alleviate traffic accidents. (c) My Ministry has engaged M/s China Road and Bridge Construction Company to rehabilitate and improve the Maji ya Chumvi-Miritini Road at a contract sum of Kshs2.3 billion."
}