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    "id": 501016,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Gakuya",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "James Mwangi Gakuya",
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    "content": "Very well, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Considering the importance of these two roads, it is of essence to consider acquiring this piece of land and plan it for modernizing and expansion of these two roads. As I mentioned earlier, the surroundings of these two roads are busy markets, the Machakos Terminus and the busy Jua Kali sector. I am of the opinion that the Government should consider acquiring these 50 acres before they are sold to individuals. Once the land is sold to individuals, we will not have a place for which we can consider modernizing and expanding this particular project. The Eastlands still maintain the old colonial bungalow type of houses. The Cabinet of the former President Kibaki’s Government approved the upgrading of the Eastlands estates like Shauri Moyo, Bahati, Makongeni and the neighbouring estates. As we move to highrises, we are just going to increase the population in this area. If we are not going to take the necessary measures to ensure that we decongest these roads, we will be moving into another more critical condition as far as traffic jams are concerned along these roads. Therefore, it is my request that this House considers to approve this Motion for us to have a space for this modernization. As you move to the Wakulima Market, the roads are totally congested. In fact, it has totally spilled over and lorries are completely blocking the Market. Failure to do something about this will mean that we will have a permanently unresolved problem. The idea is not to relocate the Wakulima Market from where it is. The markets support the locals and also outsiders. This land will be enough for the expansion of these two roads. It will also give room for modernising the Wakulima Market and the Muthurwa Hawkers’ Market. The current state of the Muthurwa Hawkers’ Market is deplorable. The initial mode of operation of the market was on a first come, first served basis. Before the opening of the market, this was changed and another format was introduced. As it is, the Nairobi County Government is not collecting any revenue from this. It is important to consider expanding the Wakulima Market and give it more space. Originally, the Wakulima Market wa meant for wholesale only. Currently, in Wakulima Market, we have both retail and wholesale markets. It is important to separate the two, so that we can create room for the wholesale and also for the retail markets. As we sell, I propose that the current Muthurwa Hawkers’ Market be part of Wakulima Market to decongest Wakulima Market. As we plan for the rest of the 50 acres, it is important to consider that we have no terminus for Eastlands matatus . If we can plan for the 50 acres well, it is enough to create room for a new terminus for Eastland"
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