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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Ndiritu",
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        "legal_name": "Samuel Mathenge Ndiritu",
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    "content": "it would take another three years. Today there is almost a snarl-up on that road. I am worried what will happen. We have not started and we are talking about very heavy traffic today. This section needs planning and those in the road sector should look at it. I know there are plans but the plans have taken too long. Three years from now, that road will come to a standstill. This Bill also introduces the toll roads and I would like the roads in classes “A” and “B” not to be included. It is important that we teach our people that once a road is done it is our business to maintain it. The Government uses our taxes but we must maintain those roads so that they can be used for a long time. I will talk about the poor quality of roads being done by our contractors. A road was re-constructed between Gilgil and Ol kalou barely two years ago. There are potholes on that road. I am sure Kenyans would not like to pay for a road that has been poorly done and then immediately we spend our money on its maintenance. I am talking about toll stations. There is a toll station that has been causing snarl-ups which I always see as a lost opportunity for the people of Gilgil. It is right in the middle of somebody‟s land. The Government should buy that land. This Bill has talked about the Government entering into partnership either with the county government or other people so that, that toll station can be taken to the right place so that it can provide opportunity for the expansion of Gilgil. I can see there are Members who are getting agitated just like I was feeling. I have other points but I would like to sacrifice them for their sake. I support."
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