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    "id": 1100078,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1100078/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to support this Petition that has come through you. Water is a constitutional right. Article 43 of the Constitution talks about provision of clean water. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the issue of water has been lacking in many parts of this country. For example, in Lang’ata where I stay, there is a big issue of water and residents are buying water. It is unthinkable and not well-meaning for residents to buy water yet, it should be provided for by the Government. Therefore, the water agencies have to come out clearly and ensure that people have water. Mr. Speaker, Sir, some schools in Nairobi and many parts of the country, for example, in Lugari, do not have water at all. During the COVID-19 period, the issue of water is intense and needs to be looked into. This is because the remedy for COVID-19 is as simple as using water and soap which are affordable. This is because water is cheaper compared to sanitizers and other measures that prevent COVID-19. Therefore, the petitioners have done the right thing. It is the onus of this House to ensure that this Petition is pursued up to the end so that water is provided to all citizens of this country. I support the Petition."
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