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    "id": 942973,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/942973/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Khaniri",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 171,
        "legal_name": "George Munyasa Khaniri",
        "slug": "george-khaniri"
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, 29 people have lost their lives due to the ravaging flash floods that the country is experiencing. The state of preparedness by the Government is very wanting. The irony of all this is that during the dry season, the people in Kitui die of drought and lack of water. Then when it rains, they die from floods. Where is the Government in all this? Mr. Speaker, Sir, we urge the Government to be proactive in these matters, and prepare for these disasters, because they are expected. This happens year-in, year-out and, therefore, we must be prepared. We cannot say that we were taken by surprise. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we condemn this and support the Statement strongly. I was a victim. Recently, I visited Kitui as a guest to Sen. Wambua, and I experienced the bad roads. I almost spent the night on the road because my car could not move. We got into a ditch because of the bad roads he is talking about. We, therefore, urge the Government to ensure that this is done. We also urge the Chair to expedite in bringing the Statement so that we know what the Government is doing for the people of Kitui and the country at large. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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