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    "id": 1414146,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kwanza, FORD-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi",
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    "content": "government, they equally say they do not have that kind of provision. However, if you have a disaster management unit in place, you can assist. When, say, a bridge breaks down because of floods, you find yourself in a very awkward situation. As a leader, you do not know who to refer the case to. I had a case of floods covering almost two wards in my constituency. I did not know how to deal with it. When I called my Governor, he questioned where he would get the money from. I equally did not have it. Hon. Deputy Speaker, this is quite appropriate. We need to have this National Disaster Risk Management Bill passed as soon as possible so that we can allocate funds needed. We should also give guidelines on how to use the money in the fund. We cannot just put it there as an emergency fund. We need representation of the national Government by the involvement of Member of Parliament or Women Representative and the county government. This is so that either can be a signatory to the expenditure of such a fund. The Bill is very important. I request this House to pass it as soon as yesterday, so that it deals with the disasters that occur without a warning. As Members, we are affected most of the time by some small things like bridges or roads. People always come to us. If we had this kind of fund, we could look at how much each side can spend. I support this Bill. Thank you."
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