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    "id": 1116277,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1116277/?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",
        "slug": "japhet-kareke-mbiuki"
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    "content": "The Member for Jomvu Constituency, Hon. Twalib, sought a Statement regarding the water provision crisis in Jomvu Constituency, pursuant to Standing Order No.44 (2) (c), specifically clarifying the following issues: (i) The specific factors which have contributed to the drastic water shortage in Jomvu Constituency. (ii) Why the Danaff Group has delayed in completing the water piping project. (iii) The presence of water cartels in the area which contribute to the water crisis in Jomvu Constituency through deliberately obstructing the water piping programme. (iv) The timelines within which the residents of Jomvu Constituency will gain access to adequate water supply. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, the Committee engaged the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation on the above concerns and I, therefore, wish to respond as follows: (i) Two key factors have contributed to the drastic water shortage in Jomvu Constituency – (a) Regular pipe bursts along the Mzima Pipeline due to the aged infrastructure of the pipeline, which has outlived its usefulness; and, (b) Increase in water demand in centres like the SGR Terminal, and industries and yards which have increased water uptake upstream of the pipeline. (ii) The water supply project was declared substantially complete on 27th August, 2020 and final inspection was done on 27th August 2021 by the team from the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation as well as Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company (MOWASSCO) and the consultants. 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."
}