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    "id": 1424243,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1424243/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13165,
        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
        "slug": "aaron-cheruiyot"
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    "content": "We have severe weather changes and events in Kenya, including the just concluded prolonged drought and the ongoing heavy rainy season. You know how sinusoidal our weather patterns have become. You come from a high drought to another peak of heavy rains and all those in a completely unpredictable season. They have a significant impact on our country's population, economy and the environment. These extreme weather phenomena have led to food and water shortages, loss of lives and property, disruption of critical infrastructure and many other things. It would be possible, for example, if we had such institutions that are properly funded right now to map out the country and inform people that they need to move out of certain areas because there are projected to be floods, landslides and things like that. If credible institutions speak, Kenyans will listen even though many times Kenyans do not listen. Madam Temporary Speaker, I was very disappointed when I saw Azimio leaders, including very respected Members of this House going somewhere in Mukuru and telling citizens not to bulge an inch, yet they know that across the road in Mathare, we had lost citizens who were living close to the shores of Nairobi River. They were telling people that the Government should not tell them to move until they give them alternative housing. This is hypocrisy. I can bet, when all those Azimio leaders finished addressing the people of Mukuru, telling them not to move and mislead Kenyans, they got into their cars and drove to Karen to enjoy their beer and nyama choma. That is why we need credible institutions such as this, so that when they speak with authority, Kenyans know that they should take seriously the weather warnings they are given and not rely on any politician to speak this or the other way on that particular issue. The establishment of the Kenya Meteorological Services Authority will ensure that we have accurate and timely weather forecast for severe weather. I have mentioned all the things that will be done. There is nothing deep or further detailed about the Bill other than the usual provisions of an Act of Parliament when you are setting up a new institution. 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 and AudioServices, Senate."
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