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    "id": 1480848,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1480848/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Lomenen",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 2940,
        "legal_name": "James Lomenen Ekomwa",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding failure by both county and national governments to manage the flood control project on River Kawalase in Turkana County, leading to significant damage of property and displacement of residents in several villages. Despite significant funds being allocated by the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority (NWHSA) for the project which was initiated in 2021, recent heavy rains have caused failure of the gabions and other flood control measures, resulting in widespread devastation in Lower Town and nearby villages, including Mitakito Line, Laini Moja, Nabute, Natabuseo, Lokaparaparai and Kawalase. Failure of these structures has severely affected over 360 households, displaced families and caused significant property loss. In the statement, the committee should- (1) Determine the cause of the failure of the flood control project on River Kawalase, stating reasons for such failure and recommend measures to those responsible for negligence or malpractice noted. (2) State steps being taken to provide immediate support and compensation to the affected families, including resettlement assistance to safer grounds. (3) Outline any long-term flood management strategies that the county and national Government have put in place aimed at reassessing and reinforcing the current flood control structures to prevent further flooding incidents and disasters. I have a final statement."
}