Entry Instance

HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept

{
    "id": 621523,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/621523/?format=api",
    "text_counter": 141,
    "type": "other",
    "speaker_name": "",
    "speaker_title": "",
    "speaker": null,
    "content": "Bill reviewed further if that will enhance the value of the Bill and possible consequences in the future. Mr. Speaker, Sir, every possible opportunity was given to all the stakeholders to look at this Bill. First, it was through public participation where a number of members of the public attended and gave their input which was incorporated here. Then, a workshop was organised in Naivasha by the Committee and attended by the major stakeholders in the water sector. The CoG was invited to attend the workshop in Naivasha but it was not represented. I recall that we set a day specifically to listen to the CoG in Nairobi. The CoG was represented by Governor Cheboi of Baringo who happens to be the Chairman of the sector that looks into matters of water. They gave us their input including a written presentation. If you look at a number of amendments proposed here, you will find that they actually emanate from the CoG themselves. Whereas there might be a need to look at this Bill further – as I said - to enhance its value and ensure that it guides the water sector more meaningfully – as a Member of the Committee, I feel that everything was done to accommodate the views of the stakeholders. Furthermore, if you look at these amendments, they actually make actual references to county governments arising out of the presentation made by the representative of the CoG. Mr. Speaker, Sir, that is what I felt I needed to clarify to this House before my Chairman does. Thank you."
}