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    "id": 995280,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/995280/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nairobi CWR, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Esther Passaris",
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        "legal_name": "Esther Passaris",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No. 44 (2)(c), I wish to request for a statement from the Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security regarding distribution of relief food across the country and, in particular, in Nairobi County during this COVID-19 pandemic period. Hon. Speaker, following the outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease of 2019 commonly referred to as COVID-19, the Government through the National Treasury established the COVID- 19 Emergency Response Fund with an aim of promoting the national response to the pandemic, including provision of food assistance. Consequently, the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government is charged with the responsibility of coordinating the distribution of relief food from the Fund as well as receiving assistance from well-wishers. However, most needy residents of Nairobi City County are yet to receive relief food and are in need of food assistance. Hon. Speaker, it is against this background that I seek a statement from the Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security to address the following: (i) What measures has the Government undertaken to cushion and ensure that no lives are lost as a result of hunger during the period of COVID-19 pandemic? (ii) What criteria is the Ministry using in the distribution of relief food in Nairobi County and measures in place to ensure smooth delivery and distribution of relief food? (iii) When is the Ministry intending to start distribution of the said relief food assistance in Nairobi City County? Thank you."
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