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    "id": 252722,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/252722/?format=api",
    "text_counter": 173,
    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Kimunya",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Finance",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 174,
        "legal_name": "Amos Muhinga Kimunya",
        "slug": "amos-kimunya"
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    "content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for avoidance of doubt, the President has consented to this Motion. We had forecast that the drought that had started during the financial year would continue for some time. The onslaught of the drought was not, however, expected to be lengthy and as severe as it has turned out to be. The prolonged drought has been severe and the Government has April 20, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 611 been very focused in its response to ensure that there is no loss of lives and to alleviate the suffering of our people. During the year 2005/2006, funds requested for drought and other activities by various Ministries amounted to Kshs37.4 billion. Due to financial constraints, and the need to ensure continued fiscal sustainability, this amount has had to be adjusted downwards by Kshs15.6 billion. However, the Government will continue to grant assistance to those living in the areas where the drought is severe. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in this regard, the Government plans to spend Kshs13.8 billion towards drought intervention. The larger part of these funds has been and will continue to be for purchase of food while Kshs4 billion will be applied towards the provision of emergency power supply. The rest of the funds earmarked for drought intervention will be utilised under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation and the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development. As we remember those of us who are suffering from the drought, I would like to remind the hon. Members that it is time we united together to save the suffering Kenyans. It is time we put our differences together, our personal aspirations and interests together. We should remember those Kenyans out there who are without food and water; without fathers, mothers and without any means of livelihood. We will have---"
}