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    "id": 1116278,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Maara, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kareke Mbiuki",
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        "legal_name": "Japhet M. Kareke Mbiuki",
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    "content": "The larger project component involved laying of pipelines, which is already complete. In addition, the contract provided for installation of 4,000 consumer meters. This activity was undertaken in collaboration with MOWASSO to ensure proper identification and registration of new consumers. Since there were delays by the utility company in the above process, it was agreed that the water meters should be procured and handed over to them for the connection to be undertaken progressively. The infrastructure has already been completed and certified. By the time the project was completed, more than 200 consumer connections had already been executed. The major reticulation improvement in these areas through the Danaff Project is in preparation of the Mwache and Mzima II Water Supply Project. The Water Supply Department is currently serving the people through water rationing for 36 hours per week. On whether the presence of water cartels contribute to the water crisis in Jomvu Constituency through deliberately obstructing the water pipeline programme, MOWASSCO is solely owned by the County Government of Mombasa. Based on verified information, I would like to confirm that MOWASSCO has an inspection team that works jointly with the County Inspectorate Department and internal security team to ensure efficient and effective distribution of water to make the services reliable. Finally, on the issue of timelines within which the residents of Jomvu Constituency can gain access to adequate water supply, the water supply in the constituency was to gradually improve from 36 hours to 46 hours per week, when Pemba Dam will be completed and made operational. The additional water supply anticipated will be 2000 cubic metres per day to Miritini, Jomvu and Changamwe constituencies. It is, therefore, anticipated that the Pemba Dam, which is currently at 83 per cent complete, will be operational by the close of the year. The water services will further improve when Mwache Dam and Mzima II Pipelines are completed. As I said earlier, we had a very constructive engagement with the hon. Member who participated in the Committee’s meetings with the Ministry officials. I confirm that the hon. Member went out of his way to ensure that we find a lasting solution to water supply in his constituency and in the larger Mombasa County, and I thank him for doing so. I am very optimistic that once Mwache Dam and Mzima II Pipelines are complete, we will have a lasting solution to the water crisis that Mombasa County is experiencing. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker."
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