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    "id": 801399,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Khaniri",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 171,
        "legal_name": "George Munyasa Khaniri",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity. I rise pursuant to provisions of Standing Order No.46(2)(a) to make a statement on an issue of general topical concern. That is the recent accidents at Lunyerere on the Kisumu-Kakamega Road. I take this opportunity to, first and foremost, register my condolences to the families who have unfortunately lost their loved ones through numerous accidents that have occurred on the stretch of Lunyerere River Bridge and most recently the one that occurred on Friday, 18th May, 2018, when an extremely overloaded matatu lost control and plunged into the riverbank. Previously, it has been resolved in this House that the Government should publicise and clearly demarcate black spots across the country. This stretch of the road qualifies to be marked as a black spot because in the past one year, many accidents have occurred at the same spot. For instance, on Friday, 12th January, 2018, two motorbikes collided and both the riders died. In another incident, a county government vehicle knocked down two people who also lost their lives and lastly a motorbike rider and his passenger were hit from behind and unfortunately the passenger lost his life. This is the second time in less than one year that I am rising on the Floor of this House to decry the loss of innocent lives of the people of Vihiga County due to road accidents. The other previous incident was on Monday, 11th December, 2017, where 16 people lost their lives including nine from a single family. I then raised the issue of overloading and disregard of transport guidelines, commonly known as the “Michuki Rules.” May the Lord rest former Minister John Michuki’s soul in eternal peace. He was the only Cabinet Minister since independence who managed to bring sanity in the chaotic public service transport industry. Today, the gains brought about by the former Minister have since been long lost. The issues I raised then concerning Kamukuywa Bridge; such as poor state of roads and lack of proper road signage; overloading of both passengers and cargo; corrupt traffic police officers, dangerous driving and undisciplined Public Service Vehicle (PSV) SACCO members are still prevalent even today. How many times will I stand in this 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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