{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=139351","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=139349","results":[{"id":1409911,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409911/?format=json","text_counter":48,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"NOTICE OF MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT ON A MATTER OF URGENT NATIONAL IMPORTANCE"},{"id":1409912,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409912/?format=json","text_counter":49,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"ONGOING FLOODS IN THE COUNTRY"},{"id":1409913,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409913/?format=json","text_counter":50,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kipkelion East, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Joseph Cherorot","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity. This concerns the Adjournment of the House on a definite matter of urgent national importance regarding the ongoing floods. Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 33(1)(c), I rise to seek leave for the adjournment of the House for the purpose of discussing the ongoing floods and other attendant inconveniences related thereto, as experienced across the country. Hon. Speaker, as you are aware, the current long rains started sometime in mid-March. Since then, the country has been experiencing heavy rains and devastating flash-floods, leading 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":1409914,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409914/?format=json","text_counter":51,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kipkelion East, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Joseph Cherorot","speaker":null,"content":"to loss of lives and businesses, destruction of property and disruption of national activities, just to mention a few. In one unfortunate incident, the Old Kijabe Dam in Kamuchiri Village experienced structural failure characterized by sudden, rapid and uncontrolled release of impounded water, leading to deaths of over 50 persons and hospitalization of more than 100 people as at now. Hon. Speaker, opening of schools has also been halted due to uncertainty on the safety of the children and teachers as well as the unfortunate conditions on some schools. In addition, there has been loss of livelihood and businesses, and this has exacerbated the already worse economic situation, leading to immense suffering of Kenyans, and mostly small traders. The unprecedented events of the floods have also led to closure of roads and highways impacting on road connectivity, leading to cutting off of far-flung areas of this country from major towns and thus increasing the prices of basic commodities as a result of shortage of supplies. Hon. Speaker, it is against this background that I seek leave for adjournment of the House to discuss this matter of great national concern with a view of exploring possible solutions in order to advise the responsible key players, stakeholders and the country at large. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."},{"id":1409915,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409915/?format=json","text_counter":52,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Do you have the requisite numbers supporting you?"},{"id":1409916,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409916/?format=json","text_counter":53,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kipkelion East, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Joseph Cherorot","speaker":null,"content":" Yes, Hon. Speaker. I am asking them to rise, Hon. Speaker."},{"id":1409917,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409917/?format=json","text_counter":54,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Several Members stood in their places)"},{"id":1409918,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409918/?format=json","text_counter":55,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Members, the Motion, for those who are not listening, is to adjourn the House to discuss the raging floods in the country. The support is overwhelming. Member for Kipkelion, I also want to advise you that after I received and approved your Motion, a Nominated Member, Hon. Irene Mayaka, brought an identical Motion. I will probably advice that after we have spoken and moved the Motion, whoever would be the Chair, she be given the second bite. I direct that the Motion, having overwhelming support, be debated at 6.00 p.m. or after Order 13 on the Order Paper, whichever comes earlier. Next Order."},{"id":1409919,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409919/?format=json","text_counter":56,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS"},{"id":1409920,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409920/?format=json","text_counter":57,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Member for Turkana South, Hon. Ariko Nomoit. Is he in the House? He seems not. The Statement is, therefore, deferred."}]}