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    "id": 1102903,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1102903/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Sakaja",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13131,
        "legal_name": "Johnson Arthur Sakaja",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.48 (1), I rise to seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on the status of the boreholes installed by the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) across Nairobi City County. There have been concerns by residents of Nairobi City County, especially in the informal sector, that majority of the boreholes sunk and launched with a lot of pomp and pageantry in the last 24 months, are no longer functional. Therefore, they are not serving the intended purpose of alleviating water shortage in the informal settlements. In his detailed response, I would like to request the Chairperson to address the following: (1) Give a report on the functional status of all boreholes sunk by NMS and the cost incurred. (2) Give a report on the quality of the water from these boreholes and if the water is still fit for human consumption. (3) Clarify on the alleged issues. I have received allegations from Nairobians that some of these water points and boreholes have been taken over by unknown individuals and institutions, which are now charging residents’ access to the water. The entire plan from the time it was planned during COVID-19 was to have Nairobi City County residents access this water for free."
}