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    "id": 979286,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kinyua",
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        "legal_name": "John Kinyua Nderitu",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Section 4 of the Urban Areas and Cities Act, 2011, provides for the general classification of urban areas and cities and states as follows- “An area may be classified as an urban area or city if it satisfies the criteria set out under this Act or any other written law.” Section 5 of the Act provides for the criteria for classifying an area as a city. An urban area may be classified as a city if the urban area satisfies the following criteria – a) Has a population of at least 250,000 residents according to the final gazette results of the last population census carried out by an institution authorized under any written law, preceding the application for grant of city status; b) has an integrated urban area or city development plan in accordance with this Act and other existing laws; c) has demonstrable capacity to generate sufficient revenue to sustain its operation; d) has demonstrable good system and records of prudent management; e) has the capacity to effectively and efficiently deliver its services to its residents and has in existence the services provided in the First Schedule; f) has institutionalized active participation by its residents in the management of its affairs; g) has infrastructural facilities, including but not limited to roads, street lighting, markets and fire stations, and an adequate capacity for disaster management; and h) has a capacity for functional and effective waste disposal. Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir, the Committee met on 4th December, 2019, before the long recess, and on 18th February, 2020, to consider the report of the ad hoc Committee appointed by the Governor of Nakuru County recommending the conferment of city status to Nakuru Municipality. The Committee today met the Governor of Nakuru County on the same matter and raised pertinent issues that arose from the report. Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir, the Committee intends to meet with officials from the State Department of Planning at the National Treasury, and get a report from the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) on the capacity of Nakuru Municipality to generate sufficient revenue to sustain its operations. The Committee also intends to meet the citizens of Nakuru County by conducting a public participation event in Nakuru County. Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir, the Committee is required to consider the matter and report back to the House by 25th February, 2020. However, due to the planned activities and with your indulgence, we would like to request an extension of 45 days to enable us complete the assignment effectively."
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