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    "id": 1183994,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1183994/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ugunja, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon Opiyo Wandayi",
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    "content": " Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. Let me just comment on this last Petition that touches on the West Kano Irrigation Scheme. As you know, that is one of the few irrigation schemes we have in the greater Nyanza Region. Indeed, in the recent past, it has not been doing well as a result of mismanagement. If the Government can focus on this scheme, pump in some money and have proper management, it can revolutionise agriculture generally not only in that part of the country but also in the whole country. The country can be in a position to actually produce enough rice to not only feed its citizens but also have surplus for export to earn the country much needed foreign exchange. I will now come to the issue that is being raised by the petitioner. It is a matter of concern that some of these investigations take inordinately too long to conclude. I am aware of the investigations in the county governments which have taken years without any conclusion. Even as the relevant committee delves into these matters, let us try to implore upon the relevant agencies. I know they are independent and are not subject to direction from any person or authority. However, let us try to implore upon them to complete these investigations, once they initiate them, for us to get the results. If any criminal culpability is established, the concerned persons should be taken to court, charged accordingly and hopefully secure conviction to serve as a deterrence to those who want to engage in similar acts in future. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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