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    "id": 623988,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/623988/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mbui",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 1750,
        "legal_name": "Robert Mbui",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I, the undersigned, on behalf of concerned residents of Kathiani Constituency, draw the attention of the House to the following:- THAT, construction and maintenance of an elaborate road network, including bridges is an essential catalyst for economic development and investment in any region. THAT, Thwake Bridge, a key bridge that links Kathiani and Kangundo regions was swept away by El-Nino rains which pounded various parts of the country in 2015. THAT, economic activities in Kathiani and Kangundo regions have been disrupted since businessmen and residents have been compelled to incur higher costs of transport via longer alternative routes to access markets, places of work, schools and other services that sustain their socio-economic livelihood. THAT, on 4th December 2015, engineers from the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) inspected the bridge and undertook to restore it within seven days. THAT, despite the fact that the Government had set aside funds to mitigate any disasters caused by El-Nino rains, almost three months later, the bridge which qualifies to benefit from such funding, is yet to be re-built. THAT, the economic well-being and social interactions of the residents has been experiencing adverse disruption since the bridge was swept away. THAT, almost three months down the line efforts to have KeRRA re-construct the bridge as promised have been met with futility and frustration."
}