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    "id": 601271,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Sijeny",
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        "legal_name": "Judith Achieng Sijeny",
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    "content": "The funds for the construction are still available; it is a World Bank funded programme. On the issue of the annuity programme, I wish to reply that the Government has given the commitment to increase the penetration of the paved road network through construction of an additional 10,000 kilometres within the five years during the Jubilee Government tenure. There is an ongoing process of covering 3,100 kilometres, which will be done targeting low volume roads predominantly in the rural areas. The Ministry, through the Kenya Rural Roads Development (KRRD), has already initiated the 3,700 kilometres in batches and that shall be done. We, as a Committee, have advised that it be done and the criteria be chosen properly in all the regions. The payments of Kshs265 million is in consonance with the contract. The contractor was given some deposit so that he can perform as per the agreement. Finally, let me say that the construction of the road was initially awarded to three contractors to do separate areas. The entire project runs from Kisumu to Kitale through Kakamega and Webuye and was split into three contracts: Kisumu-Kakamega, Kakamega-Webuye and Webuye -Kitale. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the negotiations are ongoing and the other contractors have been approached. They will complete this road from their end if this contractor agrees to move out immediately. It will be done since there is money. The other burning issue about the Kshs5 million to deal with the diversion, which was blocking the road, is being done. I have brought some photos which were taken this morning. It is in the process. I assure the Senator for Kakamega County that his people will access the road."
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