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    "speaker_name": "The Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation",
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    "content": "(Hon. (Eng.) Eric Murithi Mugaa): Yes, I will give them out. The cost is financed through a concessional loan from the African Development Bank at a cost of Kshs35.645 billion. On the other hand, the Government of Kenya was meant to contribute Kshs6.71 billion. Those are the exact values. There was a question on the Nairobi catchment in regards to the dirt that is in Athi River. First, I will clarify that when designing dams, we consider what we call retention. That is a factor that was considered during design. However, under a different programme, we have Nairobi River's Restoration Programme that will aid in reduction of that retention of the dirt. Hon. Speaker, Sir, there was the question on our engagement with county governments considering that water is a devolved function. My response is that water being a devolved function, the role of the county is to provide last mile services. However, in our intergovernmental relationships, we have always engaged county governments like Makueni and Machakos, so as to ensure that this is complete and then we will do Phase 2, 3 and 4. These are the other phases that will give water for consumption by doing 150,000 cubic metres treatment and a distribution to the people of those counties. There will also be the last mile and service provision which will automatically go to county governments. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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