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    "id": 1463820,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1463820/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Turkana Central, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Joseph Emathe",
    "speaker": null,
    "content": " Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 42(2)(c), I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy and Irrigation regarding National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority’s incomplete projects in Turkana County. The National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority was established under Section 30 of the Water Act of 2016 with the main mandate of undertaking development of national public works, water works for storage of water resources and flood control, on behalf of the national Government. The Authority plays a critical role in promoting access to water for Kenyans as enshrined in the Constitution. However, it is deeply concerning that despite the Kawalase Flood Control Project in Turkana County receiving budgetary allocations in Financial Years 2018/2019, 2019/2020 and 2023/2024 for gabion construction and river training works, the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority has made no tangible progress. The lack of progress on projects not only denies the people of Turkana access to water but also leaves them vulnerable during the recurring floods that have caused devastating losses in the region. If this situation continues, more catastrophic losses are expected, including the risk of displacement of Napatet village and the adjacent Lodwar airstrip in Lodwar municipality. It is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy and Irrigation on the following: 1. What are the reasons for the slow progress and incomplete status of the Kawalase Flood Control Project by the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority in Turkana County? The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}