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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wakili Sigei",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I would like to also applaud the Hon. Chairperson of the Finance and Budget Committee for such a timely statement. The situation in the places affected by the heavy rains is bad. This situation has affected the whole country. Some schools have yet to open. Some might not open because the entire structures of the institution have been washed away or are still in the floods. We are talking about roads that are no longer accessible. The road from Mai Mahiu, Narok to Bomet County, which I represent for a long time has met this situation. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this has affected almost the country's economy. As we look through the mitigation measures that the Government is taking as Members of this House, environmentalists and members of the public should continue with the conversation about the effects of climate change. As we deal with the issue of planting trees that the Kenya Kwanza Government is pushing, this is for the long term. What options do we have in the short term to ensure we support the effects of climate change and ensure we are prepared for such situations? As I speak, the typhoon that was in the coastal region has taken away the lives of people. Were we not prepared? Had we been notified? What action did we take? This statement is timely and helps us to look beyond the rain. Let us also look at other devastating natural calamities that could come. We are being warned that a long dry spell is possible after July. This should be a sound warning to the Government and all those responsible for making sure that in terms of preparedness and reaching out to partners to support us, we prudently utilize our resources. Therefore, when that time comes, we are not in a situation where we cannot support, protect ourselves and sustain the livelihoods of the vulnerable people like those in schools who need our support. The Chairperson Committee on Finance and Budget has issued an important statement. We look forward to having everyone involved in supporting it. Thank you."
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