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    "id": 681316,
    "url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/681316/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Maanzo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Daniel Kitonga Maanzo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me an opportunity to contribute to this very important matter in relation to water. Hon. Speaker, legislation on water in this country has been wanting. The management of water generally in the country has serious issues from the national level up to the county level. The laws we have are unclear as far as how management of water is to serve the people as per the Constitution. As per the new Constitution, part of water management is done at the county level and part of it is at the national level. There is great need for the House to balance what is happening in the counties and nationally. In Makueni Constituency which I serve and represent, water is still a very serious issue despite devolution and efforts by the national Government to supply clean water for that matter. Severally, in this House we have talked about the cleanliness of Athi River which passes through several constituencies in Kenya from Nairobi to Malindi. It also goes through my constituency and at times we have issues when the water is polluted. These are some of the issues which need to come out clearly so that Kenyans, animals and any other users are provided with clean water. I really want to support the Chair on this matter of mediation so that we can get the best law to serve the people of Kenya in water related matters. Thank you."
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