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"content": "MAI MAHIU FLOODS TRAGEDY"
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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52(1) to make a Statement on a matter of national and general topical concern, namely, the Mai Mahiu and other tragedies that led to the death of 180 Kenyans as of this morning because of the ongoing floods. On Monday, we received shocking news from Mai Mahiu in Naivasha, Nakuru County, of Kenyans having been swept away by floods and raging water from a water- filled gulley from Kiambu County. This resulted in the deaths of over 45 persons, but the number has gone slightly up. Others are hospitalized with varying degrees of injuries and others are still missing. Further, property of unknown value and livelihoods of hundreds of people were destroyed in the tragedy. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish on behalf of this House, to sincerely pass our heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones and wish a quick recovery to those still receiving treatment in various hospitals. As we continue to pray, like you saw the President praying for them, for comfort and solace from God, I urge every Kenyan to take extra caution even as the heavy rains continue to pound various parts of the country. Even as relevant bodies seek to unravel what exactly happened, in Mai Mahiu, we have also seen floods in Narok, Kajiado, Machakos, Nairobi and Garissa and the bursting of River Tana at a place called Kisimayo--- Noting that it was initially reported that Kijabe Dam had burst its bank, sweeping away homes and causing deaths, it was later reported that a manmade gulley in Kiambu County was filled with water, causing the tragedy. We call for speedy humanitarian assistance for the victims. Mai Mahiu, among other tragedies across the country, pose questions on the role of the Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA), especially on temporary dams and water pans that have not been properly regulated. We also have water gullies and others that have been created illegally. We would like to know whether the authority has sanctioned and allowed development of such water pans and dams. Mr. Speaker, Sir, you will remember that in the previous Parliament, during the Solai Dam Tragedy in 2018, as the Chairperson of the Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, we recommended that the responsible officers of WARMA, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the National Construction Authority (NCA) be charged with criminal neglect of duty. With the Mai Mahiu incident, it seems that the same is repeating. The WARMA should provide a comprehensive inspection report of all the dams, water pans and water gullies in the country, indicating measures taken to avoid bursting of dams during this rainy season across the country. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and the Ministry of Roads and Transport must ensure Kenyans have alternative routes, proper drainage along the roads, and swift restoration of damaged roads. When you drive around the City, there are many potholes that can cause death. There is need to have proper markings and signage, especially at blackspots."
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"content": "The responsible Cabinet Secretary seems to be getting his priorities wrong. Instead of addressing pertinent issues facing Kenyans, he is politicking while the roads and airports, like Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), are in a deplorable condition, with leaking roofs and flooding everywhere being the order of the day. I pray that no other Kenyan shall lose their life due to circumstances that can be avoided, either personally by individual citizens or by exercising caution, especially during this rainy season. I ask Kenyans to be careful while driving and avoid routes that have been closed by necessary agencies and stay safe. Relevant authorities should exercise their mandate as expected. All officers criminally liable for issues and tragedies that have happened, including the Mai Mahiu tragedy among others across the country, should face the full force of the law. Those roads especially where bridges have been swept away must be audited. They should tell Kenyans whether it is safe to drive through those roads. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with those many remarks, I urge Kenyans to be careful, especially during this rainy season. I thank you."
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"content": " Next is the Senator for Lamu."
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"content": "COMPLETION STATUS OF LAMU TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE"
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the completion status of Lamu Technical Training Institute (TTI) in Lamu County. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) State the number of institutions of higher learning in Lamu West constituency. (2) Provide reasons for the delay in completion of Lamu TTI, a project initiated by the national Government in Hongwe Ward, Lamu County, scheduled for completion and opening by December 2016, stating why the contractor abandoned the construction midway. (3) Inform the Senate whether this project has been retendered, stating when the bid was advertised, the number of bids received, who won the award, the cost of the award, and the expected conclusion date of the project. (4) Confirm whether the previous contractor has been surcharged for constructing a structurally unsound building, poor workmanship, and embezzlement of public funds. (5) Table an audit of all funds spent in the construction of Lamu TTI by the aforementioned contractor, providing an assessment report on the feasibility of the project. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have another Statement."
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"content": "RECONSTITUTION OF LAMU COUNTY LANDS CONTROL BOARD"
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the reconstitution of the Lamu County Lands Control Board. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Give an update on the status of the reconstitution of the Lamu County Lands Control Board following the revocation of the appointment of the previous board. (2) State the reason for the delay by the Government to reconstitute the said board, which has denied residents of Lamu West Sub County an opportunity to transact matters of land. (3) Provide a timeline for the reconstitution of the gazettement of the board to enable regulation and monitoring of land transactions, mainly agricultural land in Lamu West Sub County."
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