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    "content": "Security which is composed of line Cabinet Secretaries and Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL) Governors and the County Steering Group make decisions on drought response needs and resource allocation towards drought response based on drought early warning information. In response to the 2016/2017 drought, a number of drought preparedness and response activities were carried out in Isiolo County by the Ministry of Devolution and Arid and Semi-Arid Lands as shown in the Annex. That is provided and I handed it to the Member last week. Question No. 3 was on large scale crop farmers obstructing the flow of Ewaso Nyiro River, disadvantaging the pastoralists downstream. Madam Temporary Speaker, the water use by the large scale farmers is regulated by the Water Resource Management Authority. Most of the large-scale farmers and ranchers have developed water for their own use. There were minimal instances of reported cases of obstruction by large scale farmers in Isiolo, Laikipia and Meru counties. Indeed, obstruction is more prevalent among the small-scale farmers. The Government, in collaboration with the other stakeholders, recognizes the need for ecosystem approach to ensure equitable access to the commonly shared natural resources. Towards this effort, the government institutions of Ewaso Nyiro North Development Authority (ENNDA) and Water Resource Management Authority (WRMA), are working with all stakeholders involved in the management of Ewaso Nyiro ecosystem, to ensure the continuous flow of water resource throughout the year to the downstream. In order to facilitate the common approach, the institutions have developed a framework for ensuring the catchment management. Some of the measures instituted include:- (i) Working with water resource users and management committees on water resource use regulation. (ii) Regulating the irrigation activities that require volumes of water by the farmers upstream. The enforcement has been ongoing. The next Question was on action to be taken to address cattle rustling activities in the region. Madam Temporary Speaker, as you know, cattle rustling is an archaic, criminal activity that has over the recent past become predatory due to proliferation of firearms occasioned by instability in the neighbouring countries. The Government has deployed more security in the region and has invested in the conflict early warning system and peace building activities among the warring communities in Isiolo, Samburu, Meru and Laikipia counties – in fact, in Laikipia County where I come from. In addition, the county governments have improved equipment for the Police Service in order to enhance their service delivery. Question No.5 is on the immediate measures the county and national Government will take to alleviate the situation. Drought risk management is a concurrent function between the national and county government, thus should be addressed collectively. In fact, the county government is the first line of defence in responding to the local capacity gaps, especially in the The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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