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"speaker_name": "Sen. Kathuri",
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"content": " We have Statements under Standing Order No. 53(1). Sen. Kavindu, proceed."
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"content": "STATE OF STADIUM FACILITIES IN MACHAKOS COUNTY"
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"content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee of Roads, The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "Transportation and Housing on a matter of county-wide concern namely, the construction of stadiums in Machakos County. The County Government of Machakos in January, 2019 awarded contracts for construction of Masii and Mavoko stadiums to a local firm at contract sums of Kshs49,045,479 and Kshs44,616,635 respectively. However, construction works at both stadiums are stalled and the contractor abandoned the respective sites. Further, the County through the Department of Tourism and Sports entered into a contract for the designing and building of Kinyui Stadium at a contract price of Kshs49,906,656 in the Financial Year 2018/2019, with an initial contract period of three years, which has since expired. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) The current status of construction in Masii, Mavoko and Kinyui stadiums, including progress made since contractors abandoned the site. (2) The reasons for the stalling of construction works at the three stadiums and the prolonged abandonment of the sites by the contractors. (3) A breakdown of funds disbursed to the contractors to date for each of the projects and indicate whether there has been any loss of public funds in the stalled projects. (4) The measures taken by the County Government to hold the contracted firms accountable for abandoning the projects, including any penalties, legal action and contract termination proceedings. (5) Whether there are any concrete plans to revive, re-tender or complete the construction of the stadiums and provide timelines of the same."
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"content": "PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS OF WASTEWATER-IRRIGATED FOOD CROPS IN NAIROBI"
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"content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have another one. I rise on Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health on a matter of national concern regarding public health risks associated with the use of contaminated water from the Nairobi River, Ngong’ River and Athi River for irrigation of food crops in areas such as Kitengela, Athi River Town, Great Wall area, Kibera, Kamulu, Maili-Saba and the surrounding communities. There is increasing concern that untreated wastewater and industrial effluence are being used to irrigate food crops such as vegetables and tuber crops, which are later sold in local markets and major supermarkets. Studies have indicated the presence of heavy metals like lead, cadmium and mercury as well as microbial pathogen in the water and soil used to cultivate. Consumption of such produce poses serious health risks, particularly to children and expectant mothers. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) Measures being implemented by the State Department of Public Health and Professional Standards in the Ministry of Health (MoH) to prevent the irrigation of food crops using contaminated water within the Nairobi Metropolitan areas and ensure that food sold to the public is safe. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "(2) The surveillance and regulatory mechanism in place to test and monitor vegetables and tuber crops sold in both formal and informal markets for contamination of heavy metals and pathogens. (3) Whether the Ministry has conducted any health impact assessment on the consumption of crops irrigated with polluted water in the affected regions, including findings and subsequent action taken. (4) Information of public education initiatives, enforcement measures against violators and strategies being implemented to secure the food supply chain from contaminated produce. I thank you."
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"content": "DRASTIC REDUCTION IN MILK COLLECTION VOLUMES BY COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN KIRINYAGA COUNTY"
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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have two statements arising from a crisis in Kirinyaga County. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on a matter of county-wide concern regarding the drastic reduction in milk collection volumes from Kirima Slopes Dairy Cooperative Societies in Kirinyaga County by the New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC) and Meru Central Dairy Union. Kirima Slopes Dairy Cooperative Society represents over 6,000 smallholder farmers and has consistently delivered 75,000 litres of milk per day; 45,000 litres to KCC and 30,000 litres to Meru Central Daily Union. However, these volumes have been slashed drastically without prior consultation or justification. Meru Central Dairy Union issued a one-day notice limiting intake to 15,000 litres, while KCC has further reduced their collection to 25,000 litres. This abrupt action has created a surplus of 35,000 litres per day, overwhelming storage capacity, leading to direct losses estimated to be Kshs2 million daily. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) Reasons behind the abrupt reduction in milk collection by new KCC and Meru Central Dairy Union from Kirima Slopes Dairy Cooperative and why affected farmers were not given adequate notice or alternative arrangement despite having a contract. (2) Why suppliers outside Meru County, especially in Kirinyaga, are being affected or penalised despite their loyalty during dry seasons while milk collection continues uninterrupted in most of the regions. (3) Immediate and long-term measures the State Department of Livestock is taking to absorb surplus milk, including efforts to expand cooling infrastructure in Kirinyaga and provide timely market access to prevent post-harvest losses. (4) Policy interventions in place to protect small-scale dairy cooperatives from sudden disruptions in supply chains that ensure their stability and sustainability. (5) The Government's strategies to regulate milk and dairy imports from Uganda, including plans to protect local producers and processors from unfair competition. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "DIRECT PAYMENT OF COFFEE SALES PROCEEDS FROM NAIROBI COFFEE EXCHANGE TO FARMERS"
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