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    "content": "infrastructural development. The Kshs13.6 billion loan will go a long way in opening up the region for business and reduce travel time between counties in the region. This coming immediately after the devolution has set the foundation is, indeed, a blessing for the region. This infrastructural development will open up the region for investment and even increase Government presence to contain insecurity that has stalled development. I, therefore, once again, appreciate these development partners from the Gulf region for their support and acts of kindness in playing this critical role. We cannot thank them enough. As we appreciate the noble gesture from our Gulf partners, I urge the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), the prospective contractors and their supervisors to observe and maintain quality work and stick to the strict deadlines provided. Many at times, due corruption, shoddiness has crippled such noble undertakings to realise its desirable objectives. Let us not downplay the nobility of this impressive investment by gambling with it. For instance, the construction of Nuno-Modogahse Road is taking long to be completed beyond the 48 months period in the tender. KeNHA needs to be strict with contractors and stick to the project timelines. Finally, KeNHA should also consider empowering marginalised and special groups who are mostly discriminated against such as women, Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and youth in the awards of these contracts. Let this investment benefit all and sundry even as we embark on the process of bringing northern Kenya at par with the rest of Kenya. I thank you."
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