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    "id": 242512,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/242512/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Nyachae",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Roads and Public Works",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 342,
        "legal_name": "Simeon Nyachae",
        "slug": "simeon-nyachae"
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    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to July 18, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 2129 move that Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair. This will enable me to introduce debate on Vote 13, Ministry of Roads and Public Works. The Ministry's mission statement is to achieve excellence in roads, buildings and other public works to support socio-economic needs and aspirations of our people. Our mission is to facilitate provision and maintenance of quality infrastructure, mainly roads, buildings and other public works so as to promote and sustain socio-economic development. The core functions and responsibilities of the Ministry of Roads and Public Works include the following: Road development policy, public works policy, materials testing and advice on usage, public works planning and policy development, development, standardisation and maintenance of roads, development and maintenance of public buildings, maintenance of the inventory of Government property, provision of mechanical and electrical services, co-ordination of procurement of common user items by Government Ministries, maintenance of airstrips, registration of contractors and materials suppliers and the Kenya Roads Board. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Kenya Roads Board (KRB) is a statutory body charged with the responsibility of---"
}