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    "id": 1114764,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1114764/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Maara, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kareke Mbiuki",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Japhet M. Kareke Mbiuki",
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    "content": "This Policy builds on the current legislative framework governing the promotion of water resource management and use in Kenya. In the foregoing, it is important to note that there have been extensive legislative reforms in the water sector geared towards greater efficiency and effectiveness in the management and use of water resources in the country. Aware that county governments have the mandate to undertake provision of water and sanitation services and to implement specific national Government policies on natural resources and environmental conservation, including soil and water conservation, the Policy will provide a structured engagement with service providers. Chapter 11 of the Constitution and the County Governments Act, 2012, allow the assignment of functions to county governments, whereas Part II of the Fourth Schedule serves to prevent the functions and enhances the resourcing to implement the functions thereof. In consideration of the Policy, the Committee made the following key observations that are critical to its approval: (i) The Policy is focused on improving management and water resource use and enhances generational transfer of benefits through local community participation and private sector involvement. (ii) It provides for the mechanism to reduce water conflicts while harnessing the benefits accruing from the water resource collectively. (iii) It appreciates the emerging issues of climate change, innovation and technological advancement. That, in effect, promotes the development of adaptability measures to preserve the water resource as a social and economic good. (iv) It seeks to align the legislative framework on water resource management and use to the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Vision 2030, international conventions on water and SDGs. (v) It provides partnerships and collaborations while adhering to international obligations on the water resource, as well as addressing disparities in water supply and management of sector conflicts and disaster risk reduction. (vi) It endeavours to create a pool of resources to support water conservation, management and use through structured funding with a logical strategy in monitoring, review and reporting on progress. Investment and financing remain critical to the success of the progressive achievement of the human right to water and reasonable standard of sanitation as provided for under Articles 42 and 43 of the Constitution. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}