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"speaker_name": "Mrs. Mugo",
"speaker_title": "The Minister for Public Health and Sanitation",
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"content": " Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware that Ruiru Town currently lacks a conventional sewerage system. Sewage from Ruiru Town occasionally overflows from filled up septic tanks and pit latrines and has been finding itself into Ruiru River. However, I am pleased to inform the House that the Ministry of Water and Irrigation has procured and donated an extra sewage exhauster to alleviate the problem. I am also aware that plans to provide a conventional sewage treatment plant for Ruiru Town were initiated in 2009, commencing with appropriate site identification and acquisition, followed by a detailed feasibility study at a cost of Kshs3 million. Spatial mapping and detailed design drawings have been completed by Ruiru and Juja Water and Sanitation Company. The first phase is estimated to cost Kshs1.5 billion, and the Ministry of Water and Irrigation is exploring the means of funding. Further, I am also aware that between the months of November, 2009 and June, 2010, Ruiru Town and its environs experienced sporadic outbreaks of diarrheal diseases, including cholera, where 17 cases were reported and nine deaths occurred. (b) My Ministry, Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources have undertaken the following immediate measures, among others:- 1. Rehabilitation of sewer networks and flushing has been undertaken. Additionally, three major soak pits have been constructed at a cost of Kshs1 million through the Kazi Kwa Vijana Programme. 2. In effect of water supply, I am aware that the Athi Water Services Board is undertaking the development of Ruiru Water Supply to improve water provision at a cost of Kshs650 million. It is important to note that this increased water supply will as a matter of necessity, require improved sewerage networks and treatment. 3. Vigorous public health inspection of the entire town and its environs has been undertaken. 4. Stepping up comprehensive health promotion campaigns in the affected regions. 5. Prompt treatment of all suspected cases and prophylactic treatment of contacts. 6. Treatment of water at household level in the affected areas using chlorine based disinfectants or aqua tabs. 7. Continue with targeted diarrheal cases surveillance to date. 8. Instituted legal measures under the Public Health Act, Cap.242 Laws of Kenya, 485 notices have been served and are at various levels of compliance. 9. My Ministry also took Ruiru and Juja Water and Sanitation Company to court on 9th August, 2010, for failing to provide sewerage services and that is case No.3311 of 2010, which is ongoing. The above measures will continue until my Ministry is satisfied that Ruiru Townsâ sanitary status is up-to-date and to prevent further infections and deaths."
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