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    "content": "and it should not go beyond where it is. So, it is high time that we all talk without fear because everyone knows infrastructure development and the philosophy behind it is clear to all of us. Even my own mother knows why she needs roads. She does not need to be explained that this road is good. She is the one who carries the biggest burden. Our level is when you get stuck with your car that is when you start talking English asking why those concerned do not do much. Were you elected to build those roads? You were elected to find out why you have been stuck and the road has not been done and you have been told there was no money. My road has become a political gimmick. When you go to a certain district, you tell them they will tarmac the road as from the next year. The road is not surveyed and not clear but you are told it will be done. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I have been with Kenyans when they did not know it was politics. Now, they know you are talking about road making. They see right inside you that you are playing games with them. So, as we move on – I will not complain because that is why we are called developing countries - all countries developed the way we are developing. So, we should not blame ourselves. We are going through the main challenges that others went through. During our time, we have something to compare. We have produced things which cannot be consumed in Kenya but can be consumed out of the country. We have done so many things which should be an indicator that we are in the right direction. Even if we are heading in the right direction, let us be fair to ourselves and make sure that our people will enjoy the roads which we have constructed. In 2014, everybody was asking who is going to do this and that. I told them that the Constitution is clear; feeder roads are for the county government but the roads which cut across the district, two or three county councils with the money we get here, we cannot make. So, they should not pretend that they are going to do anything concerning roads. Let them do the feeder roads and start new ones which will go direct to where people stay. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we are now talking about security roads. It is not just roads between Isiolo and Moyale. Security roads should be considered critically because the small road you are talking about is the one that can help the ordinary person at home. It is the one which can assist ordinary farmers sell their produce where they want. It is the only way you can get a matatu coming to your place and pick a sick person to the hospital. All these roads are equally important. What should come first is what can promote your people to understand how the road between Nairobi and Kakamega works. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I think the committee which produced this should make sure that our people do not get a raw deal in the construction of roads. When I talk about our people, I mean your mother and sister at home. Let your area become passable during the rainy and sunny seasons. For example, I have a road in a place called Kinamba which is only eight kilometers. The Government has sung about it for the last 10 years that they are going to make it. Until the person who is in charge of it will find something left in his pocket, that road will be made. But being too small that it will go for a Kshs1 million and you know Kenyans like to work for more than that, Kshs1 million is a peanut to a Kenyan especially those in high positions. They will want to make that small road with Kshs20 million. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate"
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