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    "id": 502797,
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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Gakuya;",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "James Mwangi Gakuya",
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    "content": "Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I also want to pass my condolences to the family and friends of the late Senator Kajwang’. Death has robbed us a very strong politician who has been very vocal and who has given worthy contribution to the development of this nation. With regard to this Motion, I want to thank my colleagues who have contributed to it as well as those who have not gotten opportunity to contribute. The purpose of this Motion is based on the fact that the Nairobi Master Plan was prepared a long time ago. It was prepared when the population of this city was very small. The population of the city has since grown tremendously. We have very many motorists who use the roads. As a House, we cannot sit down and watch as congestion on our roads persist. This House should, therefore, take action by looking for ways and means of how we can de-congest Nairobi. As pointed out by various hon. Members, it is true that Nairobi as a whole sometimes becomes a stagnant city. When you try to leave the city or join it, you find that you are totally stagnant; you cannot move forward or find a way out of it. It is very true that the national Government and the Nairobi County Government should look for modalities of ensuring that the issue of congestion is addressed. It is our responsibility, as Members, to push the Government to ensure that they execute their mandate. As hon. Members said, the congestion that is witnessed on Jogoo Road is a total waste of manpower and time. Road users in areas like “Machakos Airport” get rude shock when they encounter roadside gangs who force-open their vehicles and still from them. The situation is pathetic. As we get a solution to the problem of Jogoo Road and Landhies Road, I urge that we also consider the rest of the city. As you move towards other inlets of the city – even on Thika Road, where we have a superhighway – you realise that when you try to enter the city, you still experience heavy traffic jams. This is purely because our old Master Plan had not set aside road reserve for expansion of our roads. As you approach the big roundabout in Ngara area, you find that the inlet is so narrow. In fact, traffic congestion is very heavy there. I am, therefore, in consensus with hon. Members that this matter should be addressed comprehensively. The issue of traffic congestion outside the city also needs to be addressed. This is the Budget-making House. I believe that most of these particular issues, which have persistently given difficulties to our people, can actually be addressed. Our Budget and Appropriations Committee should consider giving these issues priority in our Budget."
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