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    "id": 65760,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/65760/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Kinyanjui",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister for Roads",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 48,
        "legal_name": "Lee Maiyani Kinyanjui",
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    "content": " Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for granting me the opportunity to take part in this very important Motion. I would also like to thank the Mover of the Motion, Mr. Wamalwa, for taking time to bring before this House a Motion that is long overdue. From the outset I do not want to belabour what has already been said. I, however, want to underscore the importance of the boda boda transport system, more so in the urban areas where it has become an alternative means of transport, and, therefore, reduced the cost of transport to people working within the urban areas. It has also reduced the monopoly that has been enjoyed by the matatu industry. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, many will recall that whenever we have had a strike by matatu operators we have had a very big challenge in ensuring that our people get to work. However, with the coming of boda boda business we will be able to address that matter, ensure there is competition, and, therefore, better service to members of the public. As we talk about the boda boda, it is important to realize that there is very little data on the operations and benefits from this sector. It will be remembered that in most urban centres, including my own Nakuru Town, we have thousands and thousands of"
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