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    "id": 398761,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/398761/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Ethuro",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 158,
        "legal_name": "Ekwee David Ethuro",
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    "content": "As correctly pointed out by Sen. Abdirahman and supported by the Senate Majority Leader, if you look at Schedule Four, the Distribution of Functions between the National Government and the county governments, Part I, item (2) says:- “The use of international waters and water resources” Item No.22 says:- Protection of the environment and natural resources with a view to establishing a durable and sustainable system of development, including, in particular— (a) fishing, hunting and gathering; (b) protection of animals and wildlife; (c) water protection, securing sufficient residual water, hydraulic engineering and the safety of dams; and (d) energy policy. I emphasize number (c) on securing sufficient residual water. This is the heart of this Motion. If you look at the one listed as item No.10 on Part 2 of the functions of County Governments, it says:- “Implementation of specific national government policies on natural resources and environmental conservation, including— ( a ) soil and water conservation; and ( b ) forestry. County governments, therefore, can only implement a national policy which is a function of the national Government. The Motion is urging for those policies to be formulated by the national Government and implemented by the county governments. So, we cannot talk of implementation which is an obligation imposed on the counties before the policies are there. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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