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    "id": 359950,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/359950/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. A.B. Duale",
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, Sir, I wish to make a statement regarding the flooding in Tana Delta sought by the hon. Member for Garsen, hon. Sane. It is true that the heavy rains have led to serious flooding in the Tana Delta in the recent past. It is, however, not true that eight per cent of the area residents have been displaced and that more than 30 schools have not opened. The data we have indicate that 8,000 people have been displaced, 12 schools have failed to open due to the floods and the only health facilities which were cut off are those of Chwele and Nanighi dispensaries which do not conduct deliveries. The Government considers disaster management a top priority. Why do I say so? You will recall that, upon assuming office, His Excellency the President constituted a committee of ten Permanent Secretaries to develop a national action plan for disaster risk reduction, control and mitigation. The document is ready for launching by the President. It covers short, medium and long term interventions. In addition, His Excellency the Deputy President launched the airlifting of relief supplies by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to the affected people of Tana River, Isiolo, Garissa and many other parts of the country on 19th April, 2013. This, therefore, shows commitment by the Government in the management of the floods."
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