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    "id": 1526614,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1526614/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "The Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation",
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    "content": "(Hon. (Eng.) Eric Murithi Mugaa): Mr. Speaker Sir, allow me to respond on the question of the nexus between the Ukraine war and dam construction. To begin with, the Ukraine war affected global economics and Kenya is part of the global economics. The question on the letter to instruct the contractor to proceed with the works was in anticipation that we would get no objection from the African Development Bank (AfDB) which we have actually gotten. We have some uncommitted funds that we are processing payments. To finalise that dam, that is where the appraisal comes in. Engineering projects have what we call project appraisal at different stages of execution because the cost can vary. That explains why we need to do an appraisal. It is a normal contractual implementation requirement for us not only as a Ministry but for any engineering project of this magnitude and size. I thank you. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate."
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