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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 Health on a matter of countrywide concern regarding the state of sanitation in the rural areas of Kisumu County. Mr. Speaker, Sir, access to improved sanitation facilities remains a significant challenge in Kisumu County and across the country, particularly in rural areas. According to a study published in the United States of America National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), 50.8 per cent of rural populations in Kenya use unimproved sanitation and another 13.9 per cent practice open defecation. This situation poses serious health risks and requires urgent attention. In this regard, I request the committee to address the following- (1) The type and condition of sanitation facilities used by households in the rural areas of Kenya, with the focus of Kisumu County, including the level of household access to improved sanitation facilities. (2) The steps being taken by the County Government of Kisumu to improve sanitation infrastructure and services in the rural areas of Kisumu County. (3) Strategies put in place to enhance participation of local communities in planning and maintaining sanitation facilities and to ensure sustainability. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services, Senate."
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