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    "id": 227239,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/227239/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Muchiri",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister for Local Government",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 225,
        "legal_name": "Muchiri Geoffrey Gachara",
        "slug": "geoffrey-gachara"
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    "content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am not aware. I am aware but that Zimmerman Estate is under septic tanks waste disposal. These tanks are mechanically emptied by property owners and not the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company. Arising from the complaint, we have directed the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company and public health officers to thoroughly investigate and establish whether there is any contamination in the water system, and take firm action against those involved in any possible contamination. The water company is currently flushing, sterilising and replacing water pipes near the affected areas of Rainbow and Totos Academies and St. Mark's Catholic Church as a safety measure and to allay any fears. (b) The issue of compensation does not arise at this stage. (c) The Athi Water Service Board is vested with the mandate of asset development, and is sourcing for funds to install the sewerage network in Zimmerman and other adjacent areas. In the meantime, Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company and the Nairobi City Council shall ensure that surveillance on the area is done regularly, and that landlords are required to empty their septic and conservancy tanks immediately they show leakage and over-flow within 48 hours, lest they shall be prosecuted."
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