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    "id": 1472742,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1472742/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Narok West, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. This is the response to the question that was asked by the Member for Embakasi West, Hon. Mark Mwenje, who had sought a statement regarding the fire incident in Nairobi County. He stated that on the 2nd August 2024, the market adjacent to Thika Road Mall was destroyed by fire. On the following day, Toi, Umoja II, Mathare 4A, Kayole, Kibondeni in Kawangware and Bondeni in Kibra markets were also destroyed by fire. The Member sought in particular a detailed report on the investigation conducted by the Ministry to determine the cause, and the relief measures that the Government is putting in place to ensure the traders who lost their livelihood are compensated. Third, the long-term plans being implemented to protect markets in the Nairobi region. Hon. Deputy Speaker, on 2nd August 2024, a fire broke out at Wetemera slum, near Vulcan House, just a few meters from the Thika Road Mall, along the Roysambu Roundabout, opposite Shell Petrol Station. The affected area was not a market but a structure used by traders as a store for merchandise. That hired space belonged to Uwai Ngoi, was completely destroyed in the blaze. Nairobi City County fire-fighters responded promptly and managed to extinguish the fire. Affected individuals are 25 traders who lost their stock and 10 tenants who were 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."
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