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    "id": 242605,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/242605/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Maj-Gen. Nkaisserry",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 192,
        "legal_name": "Joseph Kasaine Ole Nkaissery",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I specifically said that the Minister should have considered to complete the road between Isiolo and Moyale. I know that money has been allocated to do the road up to Merile. It would have been good for this country if we had prioritised that major road. Other roads which should have been prioritised are Garissa-Mandera and Kitale- 2158 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES July 18, 2006 Lokichoggio Roads. These are critical roads for the development of this country. We should tarmack these roads in order to target the markets in our neighbouring countries. They are critical for our national security. This is very basic! Ministers should think strategically. A while ago, hon. Karua was accusing the hon. Members of not thinking nationally. A Minister who spoke before her was complaining about his constituency. He specifically dwelt on his location. We should think nationally. The above mentioned roads should be considered for national security, trade and development. The Mai Mahiu-Maasai Mara Road is long overdue. It brings billions of shillings into this country through tourism. This is a road which can maintain itself, but this Government has been \"eating\" and misusing the money which accrues from that road. Let us not thump our chests. I would like the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs to move with speed and arrest the people who have been---"
}