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    "id": 1184008,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1184008/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Seme, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) James Nyikal",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support two of the Petitions. One is on the Athi River pollution. I see a broader issue here. All the rivers that pass through urban centres, in cities or towns are actually exposed to the same problem that Athi River is exposed to. Athi River’s tributaries are Nairobi, Ngong, Ruiru, Ndarugu and Mbagathi rivers. All of them empty into Athi River. It is not only in Athi River, if you go to towns like Migori, there is Migori River and many other towns with similar problems. This should be looked into in a broader sense so that when rivers pass through towns, pollution is strictly controlled. This will ensure that people downstream do not actually suffer. This is because people only see that rivers are untidy when it passes through the town. Once it goes downstream, it is seen as clean and used by other people. I therefore, support this Petition but it should look at all rivers that pass-through towns and even inland lakes. Two, is the issue of the West Kano Irrigation Scheme. The irrigation schemes in this country have been a let-down. Therefore, when we look at this, we should look at all of them. This is because we want more irrigation schemes like this one in that particular area. We should look at Soin-Koru Irrigation Scheme as a means to curb the problem. However, if it has a problem, how do we spend more money on others? I also support this but they should look at it in general terms so as to understand what the problem is with irrigation schemes. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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