31 Jan 2017 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I present this Petition on behalf of the residents of Laikipia County on the rehabilitation of Timau-Ethi-Ngarendare -TM Road.
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31 Jan 2017 in National Assembly:
I, the undersigned, on behalf of the residents of Laikipia County, draw the attention of the House to the following:
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31 Jan 2017 in National Assembly:
THAT, road transportation is the most popular mode of transport in Kenya and has immensely contributed to the economic development in rural and urban centres.
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31 Jan 2017 in National Assembly:
THAT, the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution classifies roads under the ambit of the national and county governments.
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31 Jan 2017 in National Assembly:
THAT, Timau-Ethi-Ngarendare -TM road is a major road serving three counties; namely, Laikipia, Meru and Isiolo, and is also part of the Great North Road.
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31 Jan 2017 in National Assembly:
THAT, the said road is in a very poor state due to neglect for a long time, which has led to loss of lives through road accidents.
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31 Jan 2017 in National Assembly:
THAT, the road in question is under the mandate of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).
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31 Jan 2017 in National Assembly:
THAT, efforts to resolve the matter have not been successful.
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31 Jan 2017 in National Assembly:
THAT, the matter in respect to this Petition is not pending before a court of law.
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31 Jan 2017 in National Assembly:
Therefore, your humble Petitioners pray that the National Assembly, through the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing: (i) Recommends that the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development urgently fast-tracks the rehabilitation of the Timau-Ethi-Ngarendare - TM Road to mitigate further loss of lives along the stretch of the road and also loss of revenue; and, 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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