{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=138799","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=138797","results":[{"id":1404391,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404391/?format=json","text_counter":175,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kisii County, WDM","speaker_title":"Hon. Dorice Donya","speaker":null,"content":" Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy and Irrigation regarding the status of harvesting and storage of rain water in 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"},{"id":1404392,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404392/?format=json","text_counter":176,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kisii County, WDM","speaker_title":"Hon. Dorice Donya","speaker":null,"content":"the Nyanza Region, specifically Kisii County which experiences heavy and reliable rainfall throughout the year. The county is also known as the food basket of the country owing to its fertile soils and consistent rainfall all year round. It is regrettable that immediately after the rains our people flock to the springs and rivers to fetch water. With the absence of proper drainage, the area residents and animals are swept away by the resultant floods causing deaths. Various attempts to approach different organisations to help in harvesting rainwater have been unsuccessful. Hon. Speaker, it is against this background that I request the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation to apprise the House on the following: 1. What strategies does the Ministry intend to implement to harness the excess rainfall for long-term drought mitigation? 2. What action plans has the Ministry put in place to ensure proper drainage of rainwater to protect our citizens from being swept away by heavy rains and from being infected by water-borne diseases? 3. What support mechanism is the Ministry introducing to aid communities in risky areas during and after the heavy rains, including emergency relief?"},{"id":1404393,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404393/?format=json","text_counter":177,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Who is the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation? Is Hon. Bowen here? Who is the Vice-Chairperson of that Committee? Yes, Hon. Siyoi. Are two weeks sufficient?"},{"id":1404394,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404394/?format=json","text_counter":178,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Trans Nzoia County, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Lillian Siyoi","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise on a point of information to inform my colleague from Kisii County. I would like to inform her that water is a devolved function of the counties. I wish she could liaise with the county government for what she has raised here to be addressed there."},{"id":1404395,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404395/?format=json","text_counter":179,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Hon. Dorice Donya spoke off the record)"},{"id":1404396,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404396/?format=json","text_counter":180,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"It is not an argument between neighbours, Hon. Dorice. Order! I approved your request for the Statement. So, it is legitimately here."},{"id":1404397,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404397/?format=json","text_counter":181,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Hon. Raphael Wanjala crossed the Floor without bowing)"},{"id":1404398,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404398/?format=json","text_counter":182,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Order, Hon. Wanjala. You know that is out of order. Go to the Bar, bow, and cross the Floor. You are the most senior Member here. The Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation will bring a Statement in two weeks. Next is Hon. John Mukunji, Member for Manyatta."},{"id":1404399,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404399/?format=json","text_counter":183,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"OPERATIONALISATION OF THE REHABILITATION FUND"},{"id":1404400,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404400/?format=json","text_counter":184,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Manyatta, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Gitonga Mukunji","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Department Committee on Health regarding the operationalisation of the Rehabilitation Fund. Over the years, the country has witnessed a growing problem of drug and substance abuse. Communities across the country have grappled with the issue of drug and substance abuse with the devastating consequences of addiction adversely affecting individuals, families, and the society at large. In the recent past, there has been an upsurge in the prevalence of illicit brew consumption and narcotic drugs in regions across the country. The unregulated sale and distribution of these harmful substances has become widespread leading to increased instances 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"}]}