{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=138565","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=138563","results":[{"id":1402051,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1402051/?format=json","text_counter":120,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"STATUS OF CONSTRUCTION OF ENZIU RIVER BRIDGE"},{"id":1402052,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1402052/?format=json","text_counter":121,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Beth Syengo","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding the status of construction of the Enziu River Bridge in Mwingi Central. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Provide an explanation for the continued delays in the construction of Enziu River Bridge despite previous Government pledges to prioritise this project following the tragic events of 2021, where a school bus was swept away while crossing the swollen Enziu River. (2) State specific measures being implemented to ensure that the completion of Enziu River Bridge is expedited, stating a revised and realistic completion date. (3) Cause a visit to the Enziu River Bridge site to assess ongoing works, if any, and report on any observed shortcomings. (4) State the amount of funding allocated to this project from Financial Year 2021/2022 to date, disclosing improvements, if any, meant in the emergency response capacities of Kitui County following recent tragedies at Enziu River."},{"id":1402053,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1402053/?format=json","text_counter":122,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Kingi","speaker_title":"The Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Statement pursuant to Standing Order No. 56 (1) (b) by the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Energy."},{"id":1402054,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1402054/?format=json","text_counter":123,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Sen. Wamatinga switched on his microphone)"},{"id":1402055,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1402055/?format=json","text_counter":124,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY"},{"id":1402056,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1402056/?format=json","text_counter":125,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Wamatinga","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13582,"legal_name":"Wahome Wamatinga","slug":"wahome-wamatinga"},"content":"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I guess technology becomes a challenge at times. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) to make a statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on Energy from 1st January to 16th April, 2024. During the period under review, the Committee held a total of 15 sittings and considered eight statements. The Committee also considered two Bills and one Petition. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the status of The Energy (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No.42 of 2023) is before the Committee. It was published on 1st September, 2023 and introduced in the Senate by way of First Reading on Tuesday, 17th October, 2023, and The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."},{"id":1402057,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1402057/?format=json","text_counter":126,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Wamatinga","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13582,"legal_name":"Wahome Wamatinga","slug":"wahome-wamatinga"},"content":"thereafter, stood committed to the Senate Standing Committee on Energy for the consideration and facilitation of public participation. The Committee proceeded to undertake a public participation on the Bill. In this regard, the Committee published an advertisement in The Daily Nation and"},{"id":1402058,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1402058/?format=json","text_counter":127,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"The Standard"},{"id":1402059,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1402059/?format=json","text_counter":128,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Wamatinga","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13582,"legal_name":"Wahome Wamatinga","slug":"wahome-wamatinga"},"content":"newspaper on Tuesday, 19th October 2023, inviting members of the public to submit written memoranda to the Committee on the Bill by 3rd November, 2023. The Committee considered the memoranda received and adopted the Report on 28th November, 2023. The Bill is currently awaiting the second reading. Mr. Speaker, Sir, The Local Content Bill (Senate Bills No.50 of 2023) is before the Committee. It was published on 24th November, 2023 and was introduced to the Senate by the way of First Reading on 28th March, 2024, and thereafter, stood committed to the Senate Standing Committee on Energy for consideration and facilitation of public participation. The Committee proceeded to undertake public participation on the Bill. In this regard, the Committee published an advertisement in the Daily Nation and"},{"id":1402060,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1402060/?format=json","text_counter":129,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"The Standard"}]}