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    "id": 1095645,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1095645/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Jomvu, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Bady Twalib",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 1612,
        "legal_name": "Bady Twalib Bady",
        "slug": "bady-twalib-bady"
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, since 2018 the residents of Bangladesh, Jomvu Kuu, Ganahola and Miritini villages in Jomvu Constituency have endured months of extreme water shortage that has aggravated following delays by Danaff Group Contractors who are yet to complete World Bank funded water piping projects in Miritini, Mikindani and Jomvu Kuu. Despite the noble efforts by well-wishers such as Asmok Patel popularly known as Asuu of Mombasa Cement Company who is utilising water bowsers to assist desperate residents, private water suppliers have taken advantage of the water shortage to charge exorbitant rates to supply water in various estates. Hon. Speaker, despite the residents conducting numerous peaceful demonstrations, no specific tangible remedial action has been taken. It is on account of this desperate situation that I seek for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources on the following: (i) What specific factors have contributed to the drastic water shortage in Jomvu Constituency? (ii) Why has Danaff Contractors delayed in completing the water piping projects? (iii) Has the presence of water cartels in the area contributed to the water crisis in Jomvu Constituency through deliberately obstructing the water piping programme? (iv) Within what timelines shall the residents of Jomvu Constituency gain access to adequate water supply? Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
}