Nekundi Pledges Progress on Key Bills

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Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said the ministry plans to finalise several important bills and regulations this year, including the Construction Industry Bill and the Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill. Selma Taapopi reports that Nekundi highlighted internal delays as a factor slowing progress, which has negatively impacted the state and its citizens.

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