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    "id": 837253,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/837253/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Rev.) Waqo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Naomi Jilo Waqo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I stand to support this Motion on the Development and Implementation of a National Disaster Risk Financing Strategy. As many Members have already said, the KRCS is one organisation that has always been there for Kenyans. When any disaster happens in this country, the first organisation that comes into our mind is the KRCS. Even before it comes to our mind, they are the only ones we always find on the ground. Mr. Speaker, Sir, again, it is the only organisation that has no limit. I come from one of the remotest areas of this country. When we received many refugees from Ethiopia, the KRCS was there at the border of Kenya and Ethiopia, trying to feed people, dress the children who were there and providing for all their needs. In fact, it was at that time that I was touched fully by the presence of the KRCS in every part of this country. Therefore, I support this Motion and appreciate Sen. Khaniri who has brought it to this House. Mr. Speaker, Sir, when drought happens in this country, many of us suffer. During drought, we lose our animals. Some people have also been victims of floods, fires and other disasters. The worst part of it is that as a nation, we have never prepared ourselves to deal with disasters. We even take time to respond. We know that the KRCS-- -"
}