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"content": "The Committee made several key observations during the review. For example, the policy proposes an enactment of an Environmental Health and Sanitation Bill to address the fragmented sanitation laws. However, the Committee recommends that the Ministry of Water and Sanitation also consider amending the Water Act Cap.372 to incorporate sanitation issues as these are closely intertwined with water management and related infrastructure. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"content": "The Committee further recommends that the policy be reviewed to align with recent legislative changes in waste management, ensuring consistency in definitions and terminology, such as the term \"sanitation\". Clarity on the roles and responsibilities of the national Government, the county governments and other stakeholders is essential. Paragraphs 6 and 7 of the policy refer to an annual multi-stakeholder review forum coordinated by the Ministry responsible for sanitation. This forum is designed to monitor and evaluate the implementation of policy in accordance with clear national guidelines. The Committee recommends that the Ministry develop these guidelines and regulations, explicitly outlining the mandates of county governments and relevant agencies to avoid overlaps and conflicts in the implementation of the policy. After a thorough review of Sessional Paper No.7 of 2024 and consideration of submissions from key stakeholders, the Committee recommends approval of the policy, subject to the revisions outlined in Schedule 1 of the Report. When we sat as a Committee, and the Ministry and many stakeholders appeared before us, we realised that over the years, the Government has been focusing on water projects and water distribution but has been disregarding sanitation for a while. That is why, when the Ministry, together with stakeholders, developed this policy, the Committee thought it wise to approve it as a House."
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"content": "I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the Members of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation for their diligence and dedication during the processing of this policy. I also thank our secretariat for their unwavering support and the stakeholders who made their submissions. I ask my honourable colleagues, the Members of the National Assembly, to go through the report that I tabled some time ago in this House. I persuade all Hon. Members to approve the National Sanitation Policy so that it becomes a framework for any institution coming up with any sanitation legislation, whether county governments or anyone else. We have a framework as a country."
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"content": "I beg to move. I ask my colleague and a Member of the Committee, the Hon. Dorothy Muthoni, the Member from Meru County, to second. Thank you."
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"content": "(Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai): Hon. Muthoni, please proceed."
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I want to thank my Chairman, Hon. Bowen, for bringing this very important submission before the Floor of this House. Sanitation has historically been neglected in the water policy framework, resulting in minimal investment in this sector. According to reports by the World Bank and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) 2021, only 16 per cent of urban Kenya had sewer coverage. There are 21 counties with no sewer coverage at all. That is why it is crucial that, as a House, we come together and support this agreement on Session Paper No.7 of 2024 regarding the National Sanitation Management Policy."
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"content": "It is important to note, as the Chairman has indicated, that for a long time, we have always focused on water connectivity. We have endeavoured to ensure that every household has water, but we often overlook the issue of sewer connectivity."
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"content": "For us to succeed as a country, both county governments and the national Government must work jointly to ensure that this Session Paper serves its intended intent. As we endeavour to connect water to all households, we equally endeavour to have sewer connectivity. This will improve hygiene. We will have clean towns and a clean environment. We will not worry about waterborne diseases and other dangers caused by spilling sewer systems."
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"content": "Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to second this Motion. I urge the House to support it. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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"content": "(Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai): Thank you very much."
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