{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=138800","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=138798","results":[{"id":1404401,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404401/?format=json","text_counter":185,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Manyatta, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Gitonga Mukunji","speaker":null,"content":"of drug addiction and a myriad of social and health issues. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for holistic strategies to combat substance abuse effectively and holistically. While the Government has taken commendable steps through the enactment of punitive regulations and directives, it is essential to complement these actions with practices and policies that focus on prevention, treatment, and recovery services for individuals. Section 53 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance (Control) Act of 1994 provides for the establishment of a Rehabilitation Fund to meet the expenditure relating to the running of rehabilitation centres, including the care and treatment of rehabilitated people and persons struggling with drug and substance abuse. However, despite the provision, there exists a gap in the operationalisation and implementation of the Rehabilitation Fund, which hampers efforts to combat substance abuse effectively as it will provide a necessary alternative to individuals struggling with substance addiction issues. It is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health addressing the following: 1. why the Rehabilitation Fund is currently not operational; 2. provide a report on the number of rehabilitation centres operated by the Government in the country; and, 3. state the specific measures the Government has put in place to help individuals struggling with drug and substance abuse."},{"id":1404402,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404402/?format=json","text_counter":186,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health, Hon (Dr) Pukose, are two weeks enough for you? That is a request for a Statement directed at your Committee."},{"id":1404403,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404403/?format=json","text_counter":187,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Endebess, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose","speaker":null,"content":" Yes, Hon. Speaker. Two weeks will be okay. Thank you."},{"id":1404404,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404404/?format=json","text_counter":188,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Paul Nzengu."},{"id":1404405,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404405/?format=json","text_counter":189,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"STATUS OF ALLOCATIONS FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE UNDER KERRA DEVELOPMENT FUND"},{"id":1404406,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404406/?format=json","text_counter":190,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mwingi North, WDM","speaker_title":"Hon. (Eng) Paul Nzengu","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 Transport and Infrastructure regarding the current state of county allocations for roads maintenance under the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) Development Fund for April 2024 to June 2024. As Members are aware, the implementation of KeRRA Procurement Plan on various roads maintenance projects commenced on 15th of April 2024. According to the procurement plan and the distribution of the allocations, four counties namely; Garissa, Lamu, Samburu and Vihiga are left out without any allocation. Five other counties being Busia, Kilifi, Laikipia, Tana River and Kwale were allocated less than Ksh8 million each. Eleven counties are located a sum of between Ksh21 million and Ksh50 million, and a further 13 counties are allocated between Ksh90 million and Ksh170 million. Out of the total of 47 counties, only three counties are allocated a sum of Ksh240 million. These allocations are skewed, and neither do they represent the face of the country. This is an urgent matter that requires the intervention of this House. If left unaddressed, it will unfairly disadvantage many Kenyans. Guided by the provisions of the Kenya Roads Act 2007, the law requires equitable or equal allocation to all concerned counties where KeRRA exercises its mandate. It is against this background that I seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure on the following: 1. Could the Chairperson explain the criteria used to allocate funds leading to the huge discrepancies noted and leaving other counties without any allocation? 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":1404407,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404407/?format=json","text_counter":191,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mwingi North, WDM","speaker_title":"Hon. (Eng) Paul Nzengu","speaker":null,"content":"2. What measures is the Government taking to alleviate the unnecessary discrepancies in funding and ensuring that there is equitable development of the entire country?"},{"id":1404408,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404408/?format=json","text_counter":192,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you, Hon. (Eng) Nzengu. Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure. Where is Hon. GK? Who is the Vice-Chairperson? Leader of the Majority Party, communicate to them to bring the Statement in two weeks."},{"id":1404409,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404409/?format=json","text_counter":193,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kilifi North, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Owen Baya","speaker":null,"content":" Much obliged, Hon. Speaker."},{"id":1404410,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1404410/?format=json","text_counter":194,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Who is the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Social Protection? Are you the one delivering a Statement in respect of Hon. Liza Chelule's request?"}]}