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    "id": 682785,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Barua",
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        "legal_name": "Ejidius Njogu Barua",
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    "content": "The other point which makes me support this Bill is Clause 5 which talks about minimising disturbances. In most parts of Europe, there are some aircraft which cannot fly from Africa to Europe because they do not meet the internationally accepted environmental standards. Time has come for us in Kenya and Africa to also be selective in the types of aircraft which land in our airports. If the aircraft that come to our region do not meet the required safety standards, it is also good for us to demand for higher standards because Europe and other western nations demand the same from us. We should not accept aircrafts flying into Kenya from other areas which cause adverse atmospheric pollution and other impacts like vibrations. I support this Bill because of this issue of environmental consideration, which is an issue in the 21st Century. We must take care of our environment. Clause 8 talks about conflict of interest among board members. This issue should be considered in all boards. All board members should be required by law to declare interest when they are making decisions. If this is done, we will reduce the level of corruption in this country. Corruption is not partisan. It is not for Jubilee Party supporters or supporters of the CORD. I suspect very heavily that my friend from Muhoroni may associate it with one side of the divide. If we declare our interest, we shall make very neutral decisions that will take this country forward. I support this item. Finally, I support the Bill because of things like interruptions. If the Authority has the full mandate of management of activities taken at the airport, they will also be in charge of customer information and telling people what to do in case there is cancellation of flights. The last time I went to Paris for the COP 21, I went to the airport with a few parliamentarians and the flight was postponed several times until it was cancelled. There was no information. The staff of the KAA did not have any information because that was not within their mandate. So, this expanded mandate should also include customer information. It should ensure that in case of cancellations and delays, the passengers will be given dignified handling. By so doing, we are going to get a good name from our visitors who come here. There were very bad comments that evening. People from all parts of the world were forced to sleep along the corridors. I could hear them vowing not to come to Kenya again. It is for this reason that we should have a holistic approach towards management of our airports and across the country. With those few remarks, I support this Bill. Thank you for this opportunity."
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