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    "id": 280911,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Nguyai",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister for Local Government",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Lewis Nganga Nguyai",
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    "content": " Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that the City Council of Nairobi has faced challenges in the provision of basic services. I would like to inform the House that the solid waste collection services were adversely affected by the downing of tools in September and October, 2011 by the Council’s hired solid waste contractors. This was occasioned by delayed payments due to cash flow problems. The said contractors have since been paid and normal solid waste collection services have resumed. (b) The solid waste piled up in Kamukunji has been cleared in the last two months, and not only of October and November but even as of now. (c) The City Council of Nairobi has taken the following measures to ensure timely and efficient solid waste management services not only in Kamukunji Constituency but also the entire city. We have introduced 24 hours solid waste collection system, monthly clean ups on every Saturday of the month and massive environmental public sensitization is being carried out to curb illegal dumping which has been prevalent in Kamukunji and other parts of the City. Decentralization of services has been extended up to the ward level with workers charged with the responsibility of street sweeping and clearing of storm water drainages; and enhanced supervision and monitoring of anti-dumping teams that has enhanced the environmental by-laws. However, without the effective support of City residents, the council cannot succeed. I, therefore, appeal to all city residents to play their part in keeping their areas clean."
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