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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, as hon. Members are aware, ASAL areas occupy about 80 per cent of our land and have huge potential for irrigated agriculture and livestock development. However, lack of adequate water is another major challenge that has prevented us from developing these areas so as to reduce vulnerability and poverty. Through this Budget, the Government commits to take the first decisive step of transforming the ASAL areas into productive source of our overall development. To enhance supply of water for crop irrigation and livestock, I have allocated Kshs2 billion under the Ministry of Regional Development Authorities for the construction of about 25 medium size dams in parts of the country. I have also allocated Kshs375 million toward construction of mini-flood dams and disilting of water pans in Northern Kenya. This initiative will reduce the suffering of our people living in these areas from frequent floods."
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