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    "id": 427855,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/427855/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Abdalla",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Amina Ali Abdalla",
        "slug": "amina-abdalla"
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    "content": "dams, and where this capacity is exceeded, outsource the construction, so that they are able to meet the expected output. It is against this background that the Ministry of Devolution and Planning published the tender notice for construction of 743 structures in 231 constituencies through respective regional authorities and water boards, whose internal capacity was exceeded. The water harvesting structures in Tana River are among those that will be done through the in-house capacity of the Coast Development Authority, supplemented by hiring of dam construction equipment. The sites are Kesi in Galole Constituency, Bura in Bura Constituency, Hara in Galole Constituency, Gale in Bura Constituency, Kibisu in Garsen Constituency and Kone in Garsen Constituency. Construction work on those sites was expected to commence on 17th March, 2014. From the foregoing, it is clear that although Tana River was not in the published list, the planned water harvesting structure would be constructed through in-house capacity. The published list is not an indication of the scope of work to be undertaken under the programme. The National Water Harvesting and Storage Programme is primarily targeted at rural constituencies and especially those in arid areas. Nairobi and Mombasa counties, being mainly urban, were excluded. Water supply requirements for those urban counties are being addressed through other means, including donor supported initiatives. The National Water Harvesting Programme is to be implemented within the next five years, with an estimated annual budget of Kshs.7.5 billion. So far, 1,034 sites have been identified and budgetary provisions made, including the six sites for Tana River. The Ministry is in the process of confirming the suitability of the additional sites provided by the leaders. The list of sites so far provided is not exhaustive. More sites will be required, so that they can meet the large budgetary provision."
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