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    "id": 1123112,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Limuru, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Peter Mwathi",
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        "legal_name": "Peter Mungai Mwathi",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. The Member for Suba North, Hon. Millie Odhiambo, sought a statement regarding a boat that capsized in Lake Victoria on 21st September, 2021. She particularly sought to be informed on the following:- 1. The details of the measures that the Ministry has instituted to effectively and rapidly respond to boat accidents and tragedy such as the one that happened in Lake Victoria and any plans to undertake recovery. 2. The steps being taken to ensure that boat operators in Lake Victoria adhere to set safety and rescue measures. 3. Whether the Ministry has put aside funds to compensate affected families in case such fatalities occur in the future. The response is as follows:- On 21st September 2021, at around 16.20 p.m., the Beach Management Unit (BMU) Chairman, Mr. Edward Oremo, reported vide OB No. 6/21/09/2021 that a vessel christened DUR capsized while on its way from Homa Bay to Ndhuru Beach. Search and rescue operations were commenced immediately and 11 persons were rescued and 10 bodies retrieved. The Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government has deployed Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS) stations at strategic locations in Kenya’s territorial waters, with the headquarters of the inland squadron situated at the Kisumu Port. As a result of increased water traffic within the lake, KCGS has established stations in Mbita and Port Victoria. The KCGS works in close collaboration with relevant maritime agencies within the lake and has continued to sensitize the public, boat operators and the fishing community through their BMUs on the importance of compliance with safety regulations. Issues covered during sensitisations include the following:- (i) Proper loading. (ii) Certification of coxswain. (iii) Acquisition of boat sea worthiness compliance certificate. (iv) Regular inspection of small vessels certification compliance by KCGS. As part of law enforcement, KCGS continues to conduct regular patrols, boarding patrols and inspection to ensure users of the lake observe the regulations.The KCGS also arrests and 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."
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