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    "id": 1513120,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1513120/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Tarbaj, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Hussein Abdi",
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    "content": "Pursuant to Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation regarding the poor internet and telephone connectivity in Tarbaj Constituency. Tarbaj Constituency, which is strategically located in between some parts of Ethiopia and some parts of Somalia, faces significant social and economic challenges. Among its most critical issues is the severe lack of reliable internet and telephone connectivity. This persistent digital gap denies residents access to essential services, including mobile voice and data communication as well as vital government services that increasingly depend on internet-based platforms. The digital exclusion hinders the marginalised region from catching up with advantaged regions of the country. It is with this in mind that I request the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation to address the following issues: 1. The specific plans by the government to improve mobile network and telephone connectivity in Tarbaj Constituency and the larger Wajir and the timelines for the implementation of connectivity projects in the area. 2. Measures being taken to ensure residents of Tarbaj Constituency and larger Wajir have equitable access to online government services and information through digital platforms. 3. A report on public-private initiatives, if any, that have been undertaken in enhancing connectivity in the remote and underserved regions like Tarbaj Constituency. I thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker"
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