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    "id": 496506,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Njuki",
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        "legal_name": "Onesmus Muthomi Njuki",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No.225(2)(a), I wish to present a Petition by the residents of Chuka/Igambang'ombe Constituency on erection of bumps and road signs on Mate Road in Kathuana Township. Hon. Speaker, I, Onesmas Muthomi Njuki, the Member of Parliament for Chuka/Igambang’ombe Constituency, on behalf of the undersigned citizens of Kenya, who are residents of Chuka/Igambang’ombe Constituency, draw the attention of the House to the following: Noting that road transport is the most popular mode of transport in Kenya, and has contributed immensely to the economic development in both the rural and urban centres; Aware that the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution classifies roads under the pundits of the national Government and the county governments; Noting that the construction of Mate Road in Chuka/Igambang’ombe Constituency has been ongoing for the last three years, and no road signs or bumps have been erected either on permanent or temporary basis to control and regulate speed among motorists and pedestrians; Further aware that the road passes through the busy markets of Kathuana and Kareni, and residential areas where many business transactions happen on a daily basis thereby attracting heavy human traffic; Noting that a number of accidents have occurred on the said road, leading to loss of lives and serious injuries thus sparking demonstrations among the residents of the area; Cognizant of the fact that the road in question is under the mandate of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA), who have made no effort to ensure that bumps and road signs are put in place to contain speed and regulate motorists despite the ongoing construction work, and noting that the contractor has made no effort to ensure the same; and, Noting that whereas the road is still under construction, continued loss of lives and injuries must be contained by providing the necessary facilities, your humble petitioners pray that the Parliamentary Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing compels the contractor and KENHA to erect bumps and road signs with immediate effect to avert continued loss of lives and injuries. Hon. Speaker, your petitioners will every pray."
}