{"id":249301,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/249301/?format=json","text_counter":28,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY THAT, cognizant of the Government's past efforts in mitigating and minimizing disasters; aware that the National Disaster Operation Centre in the Office of the President lacks the capacity to effectively deal with all types of disasters; alarmed that Kenya has in the recent past been exposed to a variety of disasters including fires; highland malaria, swamp fever, floods, drought, famine, HIV/AIDS; transport accidents and terrorism leading to loss of human life, economic losses and environmental damage, noting the lack of a policy framework for an effective and comprehensive disaster management strategy and preparedness; this House grants leave to introduce a Bill for an Act of Parliament to establish an autonomous National Disaster Management Authority with the mandate and capacity to harness disaster preparedness and response."}