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    "id": 1381315,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1381315/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13217,
        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I support this Motion by the Standing Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds (CPICSF). I remember in the last Session, we were not able to look at special funds and others like the county education, emergency and water funds. In the last Session - before you came on board - together with other Members of the Senate, we had combined both to form the County Public Accounts and Investment Committee (CPAIC). Since I have served the longest in the CPAIC, we could not look at the issue of water companies, county emergency funds such as special education fund. My colleague Senators should note that most county governments and governors misuse and abuse the emergency funds. If today you call for the water or emergency funds that are meant for disaster preparedness, no county has the money. In the case of Nairobi City County when the Embakasi tragedy happened, I bet there was no money that could be used to address that challenge with the gas explosion. On the issue of revenue, non-revenue water and water companies; under Article 43 of the Constitution, and also the Water (Amendment) Bill which my colleagues wanted to pursue on the Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), the biggest challenge is access to clean and safe water. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate."
}