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    "id": 1223212,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1223212/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kitui West, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Edith Nyenze",
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    "content": "I, the undersigned, on behalf of the residents of Kitui West Constituency; draw the attention of the House to the following: THAT, Article 69 of the Constitution provides that the State shall ensure sustainable exploitation, utilization, management and conservation of the environment and natural resources, and ensure the equitable sharing of the accruing benefits; THAT, water is a key natural resource which is essential for the wellbeing of every individual; THAT, Kitui West Constituency is an arid and semi-arid area and, as a result, experiences dry spells and lack of water and pastures throughout the year; THAT, the Kitui West residents’ main economic activity is livestock farming and, therefore, it is crucial to have adequate water for livestock use; THAT, in the resent past, the residents of Kitui West and, in particular, Kauwi, Mutonguni, Matinyani, Kithumula/Kwa Mutonga wards in Kitui West Constituency have been facing difficulties in regard to provision of water for their livestock and households; CONCERNED that, for more than 42 years, Kitui West residents have suffered due to lack of basic necessities such as water for both domestic use and for livestock due to silted Matinga Dam; THAT, the residents have persistently sought assistance from the Government and non-governmental organizations for de-siltation of Matinga Darn to provide water to the residents with no avail; THAT, efforts to resolve this matter with the relevant Government levels and agencies have been futile; and, THAT, the matter presented in this Petition is not pending before any tribunal, court of law or independent body. THEREFORE, your humble Petitioners pray that the National Assembly, through the Public Petitions Committee, makes an inquiry into all matters raised in this Petition with a view to: 1. Ensure that the de-siltation of Matinga Dam in Kitui West Constituency is carried out by the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation to provide water to the residents around the dam and its environs; and, 2. Make any other necessary recommendation the Committee deems fit to address the issues raised in this Petition, bearing in mind that Matinga Dam was done during the colonial times and now it has no water because of siltation. And your Petitioners will ever pray. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. 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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