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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, very soon this House will be discussing the Food Security Bill. That is why we must ensure that the NDMA works. We know that between seven million to ten million Kenyans sleep hungry because of the challenges of climate change. Today the Meteorological Department is unable even to tell when we will have short or long rains. It is unfortunate that those who want to be Presidential candidates in this country are saying that they will rule this country in 2017, when indeed, they cannot address the issue of about 70 per cent of the country that suffers due to lack of drought management. They have decided to walk out. I am wondering how they will become Presidents of this country if they cannot talk to the pastoralists. Today, the pastoralists have more constituencies than any other group. So, if you need votes in this country, you need to talk to the pastoralists. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the functions of the NDMA are very clear in the Bill. I know that there is a task force that has been working on the order of the President on parastatals. They need to determine which parastatals will remain and which ones will go. If we were to be asked, we would say that we have many parastatals that we do not need. However, this one should be retained. This is because it is assisting the functions that have been devolved. Under agriculture, these functions include crop husbandry and many other functions. These functions can only be undertaken if there is a good system of managing drought. I want to thank the Ministry of Devolution and Planning under the Cabinet Secretary, Anne Waiguru. Through the National Youth Service (NYS), we have started sinking and building dams. If that Ministry had not revived the NYS, I do not know where we would be today. Therefore, I am surprised that our brothers on the other side are criticizing the work of young people who are now being empowered economically. What we have seen in Kibera for 50 years is a shame. Today, Kibera is breathing cleanliness, thanks to the Ministry of Devolution and Planning. Today we have Beyond Zero clinics and a road that goes through Kibera from Riara to the other side. To the people there, this is a miracle. This NDMA will be key in the management of the environment. It is not just about water, but also the management of plastics in the country and ensuring that we breathe clean air. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am surprised and sad that the people who served as Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and Senior Secretaries in the Government can stand today and blame others over corruption, which has become a song in this country. The biggest challenge that we face in this country is our character, attitude and the way we 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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