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    "id": 881802,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/881802/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Makueni, WDM-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Daniel Maanzo",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 2197,
        "legal_name": "Daniel Kitonga Maanzo",
        "slug": "daniel-kitonga-maanzo"
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    "content": "The regulations are very important. They specifically regulate different routes, ensure there are fixed fares and protect the public from unnecessary exploitation unless there is a serious reason why fares must be hiked. Fares should be prescribed according to routes and by scientific calculations. In fact, measures should be taken to make sure that matatu operators do not suffer a loss and at the same time, Kenyans who use matatu transport do not suffer prejudice. There ought to be a balance. Although fares are supposed to be dictated by demand and supply in the market, they have to be fair to everyone such that both the operator and the user are safeguarded. Even if fares were to be hiked for any reason, there should be a limit that should not be exceeded and a notice be given thereof. When it comes to implementation of the National Transport and Safety Authority Act, the Ministry originates regulations. They are then brought before the Committee on Delegated Legislation where they are discussed in the presence of the ministry officials. It has to be made sure that the Act complies with the Constitution. The regulations must flow from the Act to make sure that there is conformity and that they are not ultra vires. As a House, we must protect Kenyans and represent them sufficiently."
}