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    "id": 1385899,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Maragwa, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Mary Njoroge",
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    "content": "improve the overall quality of life for everyone in their areas. We know that some areas do not have RDAs. The reason why an Act of Parliament formed RDAs was to ensure that in the ASAL areas, we add another strength to assist the county governments to fill the gaps. The RDAs remain vital entities in our country’s development landscape, thanks to their diverse functions and proven capacity to foster socio-economic growth, while effectively managing the resources. They also play a vital role in driving sustainable growth and resource management nationwide. This Bill was brought during the 12th Parliament, but we were unable to conclude its enactment before Parliament recessed sine die . As the Regional Development Committee, we found it important to combine, harmonise, standardise and have one Act of Parliament. Due to time, I may be unable to bring out all that is contained in this Bill. However, I want to single out that the RDAs are credited for having conceptualised and implemented some very mega projects like Masinga and Kiambere multi-purpose dams in River Tana, as well as the Turkwel Multi-Purpose Dam on River Turkwel. We also have the Sondu River Multi-Purpose Development Project on Sondu River, under which Sondu-Miriu Hydro-Electric Power was implemented. Also, Mwache Dam Multi-Purpose Development Project is currently being implemented. The RDAs have done a lot, including creating employment and income generating projects for the youths and women groups. Thanks to that support, our people are able to earn something. I request the Members of this House to fully support the Regional Development Authorities Bill so that all RDAs can be anchored in one Act of Parliament, instead of having them under the various Acts of Parliament that are currently governing the six RDAs. This will also enhance collaboration and co-operation of the national Government and the county governments because both intend to improve the socio-economic status of our people."
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