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    "id": 1604078,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Lomenen",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for this opportunity. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on a matter of county-wide concern, regarding state of Konoo Irrigation Scheme in Turkana County. The Konoo Irrigation Scheme is a 300-acre surface irrigation project located in Loima Sub-County, Turkana County. The project commenced in 2012 as part of the Kenyans for Kenya Drought Initiative. This was a response to the 2009 and 2010 droughts targeting Kaikol Location with a projected implementation period of 12 months. The scheme aims to open up land for irrigation in three villages. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as of 30th June, 2020, only 27 per cent of the project has been completed. The incomplete infrastructure has significantly limited the Scheme's potential thereby hindering the realisation of its intended benefits for the local population. In this Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) The current status of the Konoo Irrigation Scheme, including the extent of work completed and the reasons for stalling of the project. (2) The measures taken by the Ministry to address the contractor's non- performance and the steps being implemented to resume and complete the project. (3) The plans in place to support the farmer household who are to benefit from the scheme, including any interim measures to enhance water provision for the irrigation and agricultural activity. (4) The accountability mechanism established to prevent similar occurrences in future projects under the drought resilience and sustainable livelihood programmes and other Government-funded initiatives. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have another one."
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