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    "id": 776364,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/776364/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Chege",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Sabina Wanjiru Chege",
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    "content": "When I looked at the submissions that were done before the Committee because I was going through the Report of the Committee, I saw the CoG raised the issue about the roads that are classified under Class D. They proposed that they should be left to be dealt with by the county governments. It is a matter of concern because I do not know whether the governors have really exhausted the other classes or they have enough funds to take care of them. It is a very good idea because it is there in the Constitution. However, I think in the spirit of devolution and the working relationship, it is important to have smooth working relationship between the country governments and the national Government. When I looked at the Bill, I saw the issue that was raised by KeNHA. It is true that public private partnership is the only way to achieve optimal development of road infrastructure in Kenya. So, it is good that we have a clear legal framework governing the tolling system by the relevant agencies. We already have one, and maybe, others will be coming in as we make the superhighways and build more roads. Of interest are the roads that are not governed by the respective authorities. I want to note the roads that pass through national parks and reserves which are under the management and control of the KWS. I am interested because in my county, we have one road that connects Murang’a County to Nyandarua County through Gatare Forest. Gatare Forest passes through the entire Aberdares."
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