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    "id": 876553,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Murkomen",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen",
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    "content": " Mr Speaker, Sir, I would like to make a Statement under Standing Order No. 47 (1) on a matter that is of immense importance to this country, devolution and the people of Elgeyo-Marakwet County. I would like to make a statement on the implementation of the Arror Multipurpose Dam and Kimwarer Multipurpose Development Dam projects in my capacity as the Senator of Elgeyo Marakwet County and the representative of the interest of both the people and the County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet. Mr Speaker, Sir, the Government, through Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA), is implementing the Arror Multipurpose Dam and Kimwarer Multipurpose Dam projects, both located in Elgeyo-Marakwet County; using a loan from the Italian Government and the Government of Kenya (GoK) counterpart funds. First and foremost, let me state that the Arror and Kimwarer Multipurpose Dam Development Projects are Vision 2030 flagship projects. The immediate objective of this Vision under the Jubilee Government is to achieve food security and enhance manufacturing, among others. Mr Speaker, Sir, under the Arror and Kimwarer Projects, it is expected that over 10,000 acres of land in Kerio valley will be irrigated. Through the project, there will be generation of 80 megawatts of hydropower as an enabler to manufacturing, provision of clean water for 80,000 households and livestock; and support to the Arror and Kimwarer rivers catchments’ conservation initiatives. Mr Speaker, Sir, these projects are meant to address the rampant insecurity problems in the Kerio Valley Triangle of West Pokot, Elgeyo-Marakwet and Baringo Counties. It is a fact that one of the best ways of addressing insecurity is through infrastructure development, job creation and guaranteeing economic activities for the people. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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