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    "id": 1545012,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1545012/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC",
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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, Defense and Foreign Relations regarding flood response mitigation in Kisumu County, particularly in the areas affected by recent flooding in Nyando Constituency and vulnerable regions in Kisumu County. In the statement, the committee should- (1) Provide an update on actions taken by both national and county governments to address the impact of recent floods, including efforts to relocate and support displaced families. (2) Provide information on the ongoing nutrition programme for flood-displaced victims, supported by UNICEF and the French Embassy, including details on the number of beneficiaries, specific interventions provided, and the expected duration of the programme. (3) Explain measures being implemented to prevent malnutrition among children and pregnant women in affected flood areas, including access to food, healthcare and clean water. (4) Provide details on any additional funding and support being mobilized to explain the nutrition programme and announce flood disaster prevention. (5) Describe the coordination mechanisms between the county and the national government, as well as humanitarian organisations to ensure efficient disaster response and relief distribution. (6) Explain the strategies for long-term flood mitigation and climate resilience in Nyando and other flood-prone areas of Kisumu County, including measures to prevent current displacement and food security."
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