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    "id": 76083,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/76083/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Ogari",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister for Transport",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 385,
        "legal_name": "Simon Ogari Arama",
        "slug": "simon-ogari"
    },
    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is currently adequately carrying out safety and security oversight in line with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and recommended practices. I, however, wish to agree that the Authority is facing a challenge of attracting and retaining competent and well trained personnel. The civil aviation industry in the country and worldwide is currently facing a shortage of aviation staff due to increased demand for aviation professionals, especially pilots, traffic controllers and engineers, among others. This worldwide shortage was raised during the recently concluded ICAO 37th Assembly held in Montreal, Canada, from 28th September to 8th October, 2010; (b) I also confirm to the House that the Authority is experiencing a shortage of inspectors especially in flight operations and air worthiness. (c) The Ministry is currently restructuring KCAA to enable the Authority attract and retain competent staff. Inter-Ministerial consultations are currently in progress between the Ministry, the Office of the Prime Minister; that is, the Ministry of State for Public Service and the State Corporations Advisory Committee, and Treasury to ensure that the Authority receives the support required so as to attract and retain competent professional staff. The Authority is currently upgrading its communication, navigation, and surveillance equipment - that is the air traffic management, equipment - in order to enhance air safety and improve surveillance in the Kenyan airspace."
}