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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wetangula",
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        "legal_name": "Moses Masika Wetangula",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not see the Chair of the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation here, but the Deputy Majority Leader is here. I hope that she will be able to deal with this matter. The point raised by the distinguished Senator is very important for those of us who come from counties in the western region. It used to take us less than an hour to drive from Nairobi to Nakuru. Now, it takes us three hours. The Chair should tell this House and country the rationale of having that weighbridge. Most of the trucks going to western neighbours come from Mombasa. There is a weighbridge at Mariakani that weighs trucks that carry containers with seals. So, there is no proximity or possibility of any container being opened and additional cargo put on. When they reach Mlolongo, they are weighed again. On the way to western Kenya, they weigh them in Gilgil. When they get to Webuye, they are weighed again and, in the process, there are terrible snarl-ups. I raised a question here three weeks ago, and I am happy - I have to give credit where it is due – that Sen. Wamatangi, as the Chair of the Committee, has assured me that next Thursday, he will be coming to Malaba Border point. This is where trucks are queuing up to 28 kilometers, from the border point all the way close to Bungoma Town. This undermines international trade, denies the country quick revenue and causes so many other inconveniences to everybody. The moment trucks have sealed the road for 28 The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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