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    "id": 1451191,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda Odhiambo, SC",
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    "content": "FLOOD MITIGATION AND COMPENSATION TO VICTIMS IN KISUMU COUNTY Mr. Speaker, Sir, my second Statement is on the level of disaster preparedness in Kisumu County. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations concerning the level of disaster preparedness in Kisumu County. Kisumu County has been severely affected by floods, impacting over 5,000 residents in the most recent incident. The County Government should prioritise disaster preparedness in its plans to safeguard the lives and property of the citizens. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Provide an overview of disaster preparedness mechanisms in Kisumu County, including plans, policies, resources, verifying whether at least 2 per cent of the budget is allocated to the County Emergency Fund as per the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act and explain the utilisation of funds from 2017 to date. (2) Assess the existence and effectiveness of early warning system for floods and landslides in Kisumu, stating whether flood mitigation measures such as drainage systems, flood barriers and dike construction have been implemented in flood-prone areas and provide a breakdown of the cost incurred. (3) Describe how the county government coordinates with the national Government, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Community Based Organisations (CBOs) to enhance disaster preparedness and response efforts. (4) Evaluate the technical capacity and availability of trained personnel, equipment and emergency shelters for flood-related incidents and clarify whether there are measures in place to address the needs of vulnerable populations such as children, elderly persons and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). (5) Explain how the county government coordinates with the national Government and other stakeholders to enhance preparedness. (6) State the capacity of the County Emergency Response, including the availability of trained personnel and rescue teams and emergency shelters, if any, to respond to flood-related incidents. (7) State whether there are deliberate measures in place to address the needs of vulnerable populations and how the county intends to integrate risk reduction and resilience building measures into the County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs) processes, particularly, in areas prone to flood. (8) State how often the disaster preparedness is reviewed and updated to reflect the changing environmental regime caused by climate change."
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