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    "id": 963864,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Eng.) Hargura",
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        "legal_name": "Godana Hargura",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.51(1)(b) to make a Statement on the activities on the Standing Committee on Roads and Transport for the period commencing 1st July to 30th September, 2019. During the period under review, the Committee had a total of 22 sittings. Regarding Petitions, pursuant to Article 118 of the Constitution, three Petitions were referred to the Committee during the period under review. These are- (1) Petition on the delayed compensation by the National Land Commission (NLC) to the land owners affected by the Eldoret Town Bypass in Uasin Gishu County; (2) Petition on rehabilitation and capacity enhancement of James Gichuru Road junction (A104); and, (3) Petition by residents of the Western Bypass Road Projects in Wangige, Kiambu County. The Committee has considered and adopted reports on the delayed compensation by the NLC to the land owners affected by the Eldoret Town Bypass Road Project in Uasin County. Further, the Committee is undertaking engagement to inform its recommendations on the two remaining Petitions. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, regarding Statements pursuant to Standing Order No. 48(1), 12 Statements were referred to the Committee during the period under review namely- (1) Statement by Sen. Seneta regarding traffic offences committed by Tanzanian registered Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) on Kenyan roads especially along Namanga Road; (2) Statement by Sen. (Eng.) Hargura on the state of Loiyangalani Airstrip in Marsabit County; (3) Statement requested by Sen. Wetangula concerning the state of the Malaba International Border Point; (4) Statement requested by Sen. Pareno on the state of land compensation and environmental restoration in roads construction projects; and, (5) Statement by Sen. Prengei on the traffic congestion at the Gilgil Weighbridge along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. Further, the Committee is processing the following Statements- (1) Statement by Sen. Wambua on the state of Syongila-Tulia Road in Kitui County; (2) Statement by Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. on the death of Mariam Kigenda and Amanda Mutheu at the Likoni Ferry Crossing; (3) Statement requested by Sen. Cherargei on the reintroduction of the new speed governors for public transport vehicles; (4) Statement requested by Sen. Loitiptip on the delayed compensation of fishermen affected by the construction of the Lamu Port in Lamu County;"
}