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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Hassan",
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        "legal_name": "Hassan Omar Hassan Sarai",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. This is a matter of grave public concern and I share with Sen. (Prof.) Anyang’-Nyong’o that we must escalate this matter from this Motion for Adjournment and ensure that we bring it as a substantive Motion, so that we can follow on the paces of investigations and possibly make recommendations. If we do not do this, I think that what will happen is that the institution will collapse and we will have to bail it out as usual. We know that a few people are ripping this country apart using the kinds of corrupt and covert undertakings that they have had with Kenya Airways. Madam Temporary Speaker, I am a regular user of Kenya Airways. I am actually what they call, platinum elite, in terms of my flight. I use the flight between Nairobi and Mombasa every week. I can tell you that it is sometimes a great frustration because of the arbitrary cancellations and delays. I, therefore, think that it is important, as Sen. (Prof.) Anyang’-Nyong’o, the Mover of the Motion had indicated, that were there are delays; there must be consequences even if it is a local flight. What essence does it serve for you to be delayed for one hour and 20 minutes for a 40 minutes flight? Therefore, somebody must take responsibility. This is reflected throughout the hierarchy of the Kenya Airways even in terms of the inefficiency upon arrival in Nairobi or any other Airport. There is always some laxity and this is because the employees there are quite conscious that there shall be no particular consequences in the event that they act in a manner that does not demonstrate sufficient customer satisfaction. Madam Temporary Speaker, we need to investigate largely the leasing of the Embraers which I am told is the major burden to Kenya Airways. It is rumored that people in high places have held the airline hostage. It is, therefore, important this investigation be swift, robust and salvages this airline before total collapse. It is a red The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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