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    "id": 1347933,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kericho County, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Beatrice Kemei",
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    "content": "Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Regional Development regarding the tragic drowning of two residents of Koislir and Tuiyobei in Sigowet/Soin on Tuesday, 21st November 2023. Members of the public in Koislir and Tuiyobei in Sigowet/Soin are in distress following the drowning of Mr Julius Tonui and Mr Peter Terer at the convergence of Kipsonoi and Chemosit rivers. Despite dedicated rescue efforts by local divers, the bodies of the victims remain unrecovered, intensifying the anguish of their families and the community at large. This unfortunate incident underscores a broader and persistent issue in the region – that is the absence of a bridge connecting Sigowet/Soin Constituency, Bureti Constituency and Nyamira County over the Kipsonoi and Chemosit rivers. The lack of a bridge has not only resulted in the recent loss of lives but has also claimed over 20 lives in similar incidents over the years. The community has continued to suffer repeated tragedies due to the disastrous conditions around these rivers. For the past one week, the families of the victims and the entire community have been in an excruciating state of waiting for closure. The impact of this tragedy is magnified as Mr Terer and Mr Tonui leave behind widows and six children each. The families are grappling with heart-wrenching uncertainty. It is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Regional Development on the following– 1. What immediate measures is the Government taking to expedite the retrieval of the bodies of Mr Peter Terer and Mr Julius Tonui to provide closure to the grieving families? 2. What comprehensive measures are being put in place to address disaster risk in the area and enhance the safety of the community? 3. What plans are in place to address compensation of the families of the victims? I thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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