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"speaker_name": "Kibwezi West, MCCP",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Mwengi Mutuse",
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"content": "As for funding, everything starts with an idea. We cannot fear to propose ideas of dualling our roads because we do not have money. Therefore, I urge the State Department for Roads to come up with a plan on how we can dual our roads, and to engage Parliament to pass the necessary policy and legislative framework to facilitate the dualling of all the roads in the Republic of Kenya. If we do that, we will reflect the economy that we are and become attractive to foreign investment. An attractive road network is important for the image of our country to the people who visit. I beg to support the Motion and urge that it does not end at mere debate. The Committee on Implementation should pick it up so that we may have a concrete plan with clear timelines on how this proposal will be achieved. I thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for the opportunity."
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"content": "(Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai): Thank you very much. Hon. Mutuse. Hon. Naomi Waqo, Member for Marsabit County."
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"content": " Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for allowing me to add my contribution to this very important Motion brought by Hon. Faith Gitau, one of our very diligent commissioners and Member of Parliament. I support this Motion because it touches on one of the most important things that we depend on as a country. I fully support the proposal that this House resolves that the Government, through the Ministry of Roads and Transport, undertake an expansion programme of national trunk roads with a view to upgrading all Classes A, B, and C roads in the country from two-way lanes to dual carriageway, one-way roads, with the necessary infrastructure that includes footbridges and safe crossing zones at regular intervals. So many innocent lives have been lost. We have even lost tourists due to road carnage. We have lost young people and students going for school trips or to school. By expanding our roads, we will be sure that accidents will be reduced. Even as we propose this, discipline must be observed in terms of time and how drivers conduct themselves. Having driving licence and observing all the due diligence will add a lot of value to the suggestion we are making."
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"content": "Expanding our roads will be profitable to our country. Our economy will grow because many of our neighbouring countries depend on us. We are at the frontline and leading from there. We would not want to cause chaos or accidents in the country. We also know very well that road transport is still the preferred mode of travel and transport for many Kenyans, simply because it is affordable. Many of us prefer it because it is safe enough unless something you are not aware of happens. You know that you will reach your destination safely. But if we are not able to manage and control it well, we will continue losing a lot of people."
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"content": "We depend on roads for service delivery. These days, the boda boda support us. What the Motion proposes will help us a lot. Safe crossing zones at regular intervals, proper drainage systems and other requisite infrastructure will ensure optimal operation on roads. Even the"
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"content": "boda boda"
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"speaker_name": "Marsabit County, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Naomi Waqo",
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"content": "people will have their own path for safety. Everybody is trying to compete for space on our roads, which is not safe. We end up not saving time. We should expand our roads to save time, be effective and achieve what we want to."
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"speaker_name": "Marsabit County, UDA",
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"content": "Roads are the suitable means of transport for short distances. You cannot fly to some places, but you need proper roads to get to your destination on time. This is the only way we can achieve all our goals. It is my prayer that we will accomplish this since we already have many challenges in our country. Many people blame the Government for not doing certain things, Kenyans are crying because of the poor economy and businesses are not doing well. Therefore, if we can The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"speaker_name": "Marsabit County, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Naomi Waqo",
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"content": "ease traffic congestion and help our people to, at least, have a safe means of travelling to their destinations, their businesses will pick up and we will be able to do a lot."
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"content": "With those few remarks, I support the Motion and request other Members to also support it."
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