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    "id": 800600,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/800600/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wetangula",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 210,
        "legal_name": "Moses Masika Wetangula",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I wish to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern regarding the disappearance of a flight operated by SAX Airlines yesterday. Pursuant to Standing Order No. 46(2)(a), I rise to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern regarding the disappearance of a flight operated by the East African Safari Air Express, registration number 5Y-CAC. The aircraft departed from Kitale on Tuesday, 5th June, 2018, at 1605 Hrs destined for Nairobi carrying eight passengers and two crew members. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, since information on the missing aircraft trickled in, there has been confusion regarding the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the aircraft. In a press statement by SAX Airlines last evening, they indicated that the last time the aircraft had contact with the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Control Tower was at 1720Hrs; which is 5.20 p.m. However, a press release by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) indicated that the flight was last seen on the radar at 1402 Hrs at 40 nautical miles from Nairobi. This would put it somewhere beyond Limuru and not further than Nyandarua. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this kind of conflicting information has brought anxiety to the families of the passengers and crew on board. I am aware that the airline has opened an information centre at Weston Hotel, Nairobi. However, this has not helped the situation as no concrete details have been availed to the country and to the families of the passengers and crew. This is mainly due to the fact that the search and rescue operation has been slow and at one time, it was suspended intermittently in the course of the evening. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I, therefore, urge the relevant authorities involved in the search and rescue operation of the missing aircraft to hasten their operations. Further, I also urge the management of the airlines to be sensitive to the families of the persons on 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."
}