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    "content": "Enforcement agents and traffic police are required to ensure compliance. Raising the bumps beyond the standard height may lead to disastrous safety issues in case a motorist hits the bumps accidentally at a high speed. The contract of Kshs45,838,096 is for the entire road section from Murang’a- Sagana-Kagio-Kutus to Samson Corner. However, most activities shall be undertaken within the Kirinyaga Section; 10 kilometres between Sagana and past Kagio where resealing works have been instructed. The Sagana-Kagio-Kutus section was scheduled to be completed on 27th June, 2016. However, the project was derailed due to unfavourable weather conditions occasioned by the heavy rainy season experienced in the months of March, April and part of May, 2016. Also, low surface temperatures from June to date are not conducive for surface dressing activities. However, the contractor has completed all activities of pothole patching and reinstatement of critical shoulders to gravel condition. The only activity remaining is surface dressing. Nonetheless, the contactor has stockpiled all the required materials for the remaining activities and has undertaken to complete once the weather becomes conducive. The Ministry’s policy with respect to bumps is to calm traffic, control traffic speed and improve road safety. The demand for erection of bumps has been necessitated out of uncoordinated and unplanned settlements along the high mobility roads resulting to conflicts and compromise on road safety. The Ministry targets to install footbridges to eliminate pedestrians crossing the roads at undesignated areas. It will also engage stakeholders with a view to resolve all illegally erected bumps on the roads. The Ministry plans to completely eradicate illegal bumps and only install standard bumps on approved locations to enhance road safety. For safety issues, pedestrians’ crossing locations are required for all users. In the new construction and rehabilitation, the designs have incorporated suitable non- motorized traffic; that is, NMT facilities. The Status of Makutano-Ngurubani-Kimbimbi Road is part of Makutano-Embu road classified originally as B6. The KeNHA has been maintaining this road under a single contract. The Government is aware of the high number of accidents involving motorbikes not only in that particular road but all over the country. As such, the Ministry has gazzetted regulations on operation of motorcycles particularly targeting those involved in the passenger transport. The Ministry held sensitization forums for the County Commissioners and traffic police officers and discussed these regulations in June 2016. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is developing a programme that will involve all county Commissioners, traffic police officers and NTSA staff to sensitize motorcycle riders on these regulations and road safety in general. The sensitization programme for boda boda riders begins in the 2016/2017 Financial Year. Areas with higher fatality case involving motorcycle riders and their passengers will be given priority. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir."
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