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    "id": 531358,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/531358/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Sang",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 907,
        "legal_name": "Stephen Kipyego Sang",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, from the outset, I support this important Bill. Right now, drought is a major issue in this country. Whereas we have had these counties which have traditionally been known to be drought-prone, that is, the northern Kenya counties, it appears that with climate change, global warming and other factors, counties that have traditionally received rain throughout the year like my county are now experiencing some level of drought. I come from Nandi County where we have never experienced drought. We have always had rain throughout the year. However, this year particularly, since November last year all the way to mid-March, we have never witnessed the kind dry spell that we currently have. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, it is important to note that when we talk about drought management, we should not confine our minds to the traditional northern Kenya counties. Be it as it may, it is important to note that, we, as a House, are also tasked with the responsibility of protecting and serving the interests of counties; whether the specific counties where we were elected or all the 47 counties generally. Whereas we know that some aspects of drought management is a function properly devolved to counties, it is important to note that if we want to support other regions in this country, as a country we must have mechanisms and programmes that target to address some of the major challenges that other counties are facing in this country. It would be unfair to expect that a county like Wajir, Mandera and Garissa would have to depend on resources allocated to them through the County Allocation of Revenue Bill in order to deal with the serious challenges of drought. It is important if the national Government can step in to support some of these counties. It is a pity that the leaders from some of those counties stormed out of this House when we are discussing serious Bills. My county may not benefit much from this authority, but it is painful to see Senators representing those particular areas joining others who come from regions that are generally well endowed in terms of rains and resources, and found their way out of this House instead of supporting this important Bill. It is important that we pull together. We sit in this House late into the evening because we believe in the manifesto of the Jubilee Administration. We, as a Government, made a commitment. Those of us in 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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