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    "content": "maybe nearby. However, in the counties where services are a little far, we can see the need for this Committee that will be formed at the county level, which is also having very significant tasks. Again, I must commend the Senators for having thought it through to devolve this Authority down to the counties and further proposed the need for the County Disaster Risk Management Committee (CDRMC). When one sees the composition they have proposed for the CDRMC, the County Commissioner and Police Commandant are involved. This is a touch of the national Government and a very good thought. Maybe further on, I have to appreciate that they have incorporated the need to promote research. I remember when Makueni County was hit by the disaster that hit the whole country because of the extreme rains. The governor called the leaders to think through how we could quickly help in the disaster. The need for research became very clear because we cannot continue doing things the way we do. In Makueni County, for instance, we had all the pit latrines collapsing. As a way forward, we had to think on what else we should do. The need for research is important at all levels, especially for disaster management. I also must appreciate the civic education that has been proposed here, both at the national and county level, more so at the county level where it now devolved down to where the people are. This is because when people are hit by disasters, they do not know what to do since there is no education that gets to people. Even on basic first aid, most of us are not even aware how to quickly help each other in the event of a disaster. This amongst all the other wonderful things is really commendable. The information gathering even at county level is also commendable as has been proposed in this Bill. One last thing about the County Disaster Risk Management Committee that I appreciate as proposed here, is the fact that it submits an annual report to the county assembly on its activities, results of monitoring, disasters that have occurred, their classification, effects, problems, progress, regular updating of disaster risk management plans and strategies and evaluation of the implementation of disaster and risk management plans and strategies. This makes the Committee accountable for its activities, whether there are disasters or not, and that they are constantly prepared. Lastly, I request the two Senators to consider expanding the bodies to nominate board members. We have professionals in the built environment that I think it would be an advantage both at national and county level if they could be included in these boards. When most of these disasters happen, they affect the built environment. It would, therefore, be useful to have professionals sitting there. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, allow me to congratulate the two Senators and appreciate them. Their children will be very proud of them for this Bill because they have well thought about it. I support it fully, pray and hope that it will be passed in both Houses in the shortest time."
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