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    "id": 1409914,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kipkelion East, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Joseph Cherorot",
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    "content": "to loss of lives and businesses, destruction of property and disruption of national activities, just to mention a few. In one unfortunate incident, the Old Kijabe Dam in Kamuchiri Village experienced structural failure characterized by sudden, rapid and uncontrolled release of impounded water, leading to deaths of over 50 persons and hospitalization of more than 100 people as at now. Hon. Speaker, opening of schools has also been halted due to uncertainty on the safety of the children and teachers as well as the unfortunate conditions on some schools. In addition, there has been loss of livelihood and businesses, and this has exacerbated the already worse economic situation, leading to immense suffering of Kenyans, and mostly small traders. The unprecedented events of the floods have also led to closure of roads and highways impacting on road connectivity, leading to cutting off of far-flung areas of this country from major towns and thus increasing the prices of basic commodities as a result of shortage of supplies. Hon. Speaker, it is against this background that I seek leave for adjournment of the House to discuss this matter of great national concern with a view of exploring possible solutions in order to advise the responsible key players, stakeholders and the country at large. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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