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    "id": 189951,
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    "speaker_name": "Dr. Shaban",
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        "legal_name": "Naomi Namsi Shaban",
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    "content": "The hon. Member wanted to seek some clarification about the tenders, where a consultant has undertaken a feasibility study for the repair work of two mini-hydro power projects in Kaimosi and Yala. This project is funded through our development partners, and most of the work follows the set guidelines that they have given us. At this particular juncture, I cannot really tell him how far this tendering process has gone, because everything is done within the set guidelines by the donors. However, in case the hon. Member will require more information, it will be important for him to pay a visit to our offices, so that he can be given information by the relevant departments. Secondly, as for the rehabilitation of the catchment, management and seedlings for the catchment in Mukuiywa, Moiben and Sosian, already 68,000 tree seedlings have been planted in the Mukuiywa catchment area. The other clarification he was trying to seek was what kind of relationship we have with the NWCPC. We do the work and they are supposed to do the repairs; that is the Government component in it. However, in the case where they do not have enough money, then we partner with them, so that they can complete the repair work. In this particular case, the amount of money which was required was Kshs13 million. The Government has put in Kshs8 million, and we had to partner in this project and give it Kshs5 million. So, it is a partnership to make sure that these repair works are completed. Where they fall short of money, we come in and top up something for them to complete the works. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for most of the donor-funded projects, there is a lot that goes on in boardrooms. At every stage, people are checked and counter-checked; so, you end up having so many meetings. It looks like there are more meetings than having action in the field. However, from our Ministry's point of view, we shall discuss it with the donors, so that more action is seen to be going on than boardroom meetings. But boardroom meetings are very important for the donors to be satisfied that all the set guidelines have been followed."
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