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    "id": 830565,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Rev.) Waqo",
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        "legal_name": "Naomi Jilo Waqo",
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    "content": "poor, but when you look at the number of people who drive big vehicles within the city or in the counties, you realize how wealthy we are as a nation. This Bill will take care of Kenyans who are growing economically; who are taking care of themselves and doing business, because we are also very innovative. As I was going through the Bill, I realized that it has taken into consideration almost every area that we need to take care of. Madam Temporary Speaker, I am excited about the whole idea because it takes care of counties. When you go to some counties, you cannot even drive in the small towns simply because there is no proper planning. However, under this Bill, there will be proper planning and maintenance which will lead to growth. Madam Temporary Speaker, Clause 3 talks about the purpose of this Bill. It provides the framework for planning and construction of access ways from major roads and also the framework for planning of commercial buildings along major roads. When you observe some cities; even along the road when you walk, you realize that we do not have proper planning. We have some buildings that do not even qualify to be there and you wonder how they were approved. Sometimes, even along the major roads, you realize that we have some kiosks where people do some funny businesses. This interferes with our life, because some drug dealers can occupy very important areas along the major roads and also mislead young people. When we have proper planning and make sure that proper inspection is done, and the Government is monitoring the whole process, then we know that nothing bad can take place. Madam Temporary Speaker, when I looked at Clause 4, I realized that the Act shall apply to all county roads and all commercial buildings constructed along major roads. That explains my excitement. Under Clause 5, we have the county executive committee member. Their responsibilities have been clearly defined. This is very important. In Clause 5(b), the Bill states that the CEC member will facilitate the design, development and maintenance of drainage systems along all the roads. In most counties, we have many challenges in this aspect, because previously, we did not have proper planning. That is why, as a nation, we are suffering even within the city. So, when the responsibility is given to the CEC member, then you have people who are answerable in case of any failure. Madam Temporary Speaker, Clause 6 talks about maintaining street lanes, alleys and other means of accessing properties in this country. In accordance with the provisions of Clauses 6 and 7, there will be a lot of job descriptions because of the construction and maintenance of the parking bays by the county. This will give us the opportunity to employ more people. When we put into consideration the number of young people who are not employed and women who are working very hard to feed their families, these are some of the areas where we can consider them, so that they can earn a living."
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