{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=150367","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=150365","results":[{"id":1521852,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521852/?format=json","text_counter":111,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"UPGRADE OF LOMUT-LOKWAMOSING (B118) AND NGINYANG’-LOKORI-LOKICHAR (A10) ROADS IN TURKANA COUNTY"},{"id":1521853,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521853/?format=json","text_counter":112,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Lomenen","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":2940,"legal_name":"James Lomenen Ekomwa","slug":"james-lomenen-ekomwa"},"content":"Thank you, Mr. Deputy 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 construction and upgrade of Lomut- Lokwamosing (B118) and Nginyang’-Lokori-Lokichar Road (A10) roads in Turkana County. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, these roads are vital for opening of Turkana County to the rest of Kenya and play a key role in facilitating access to market, health care, education, and other vital services for the Turkana people. Despite their importance, these roads are still hard roads in many sections and are often rendered impassable by heavy rains. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Explain delay in implementing the Nginyang’-Lokori-Lokichar Road (A10) and Lomut-Lokwamosing (B118) roads construction projects, whose designs were completed in 2013 and 2016, respectively. (2) Clarify whether the update of tender documents designed review of the environmental and social impact assessment and economic feasibility study reports for the project has been done, and if not, provide timeline within which this will be done. (3) Provide a timeline for the commencement and completion of the projects, outlining measures put in place to ensure timely implementation. (4) Outline any steps the Government is taking to address the potential adverse impacts of the projects as identified during the environmental and social impact assessment."},{"id":1521854,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521854/?format=json","text_counter":113,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Kathuri","speaker_title":"The Deputy Speaker","speaker":{"id":13590,"legal_name":"Murungi Kathuri","slug":"murungi-kathuri"},"content":" You have two Statements. Proceed and read the other one."},{"id":1521855,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521855/?format=json","text_counter":114,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Kathuri","speaker_title":"The Deputy Speaker","speaker":{"id":13590,"legal_name":"Murungi Kathuri","slug":"murungi-kathuri"},"content":"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":1521856,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521856/?format=json","text_counter":115,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"HAVOC CAUSED BY SURGING WATERS OF LAKE TURKANA"},{"id":1521857,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521857/?format=json","text_counter":116,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Lomenen","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":2940,"legal_name":"James Lomenen Ekomwa","slug":"james-lomenen-ekomwa"},"content":"Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defense, and Foreign Relations regarding the havoc caused by surging waters of Lake Turkana in Turkana County. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the alarming rise in water levels in Turkana County has submerged homes, roads, schools, and health facilities, displaced countless families, destroyed farmlands and grazing areas and disrupted livelihoods dependent on fishing and trade. Additionally, the increased presence of crocodiles has turned the lake into a danger zone with multiple fatal attacks reported. It is deeply concerned that despite the severity of crisis, no comprehensive assessment report has been presented by the relevant authority. The Kenya Meteorological Department is yet to provide an updated advisory on factors contributing to this unprecedented rise. Similarly, the National Disaster Management Authority has remained unresponsive, failing to deploy necessary emergency response measures, thus leaving residents vulnerable. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Provide a report on the causes of rising water levels in Lake Turkana and the proposed mitigation measures. (2) Direct the National Disaster Management Authority to offer emergency relocation plans and protective measures for affected persons. (3) Outline the measures in place to prevent future environmental hazard linked to rising water bodies. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir."},{"id":1521858,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521858/?format=json","text_counter":117,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Kathuri","speaker_title":"The Deputy Speaker","speaker":{"id":13590,"legal_name":"Murungi Kathuri","slug":"murungi-kathuri"},"content":" Sen. Seki Ole Kanar, please, proceed."},{"id":1521859,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521859/?format=json","text_counter":118,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"ALLEGED DISCREPANCIES IN THE 2023 KDF RECRUITMENT EXERCISE"},{"id":1521860,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521860/?format=json","text_counter":119,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Seki","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13598,"legal_name":"Samuel Seki Kanar","slug":"samuel-seki-kanar"},"content":"Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise first to Standing Order 53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defense, and Foreign Relations regarding irregularity observed during the 2023 Defense Forces Recruitment Exercise, particularly affecting Reuben Ngige Muthoni, Identity (ID) Card number 36754818, a resident of Ngaimurunya Ward, Kajiado North Sub- County Kajiado County. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, during the recruitment exercise at Ngong Stadium, the complainant was shortlisted and issued with a confirmation letter to report to the recruitment centre. However, despite having his biometric and identification documents taken, he has never received any further communication nor has his identification card been returned. In the Statement, the Committee should- 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":1521861,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521861/?format=json","text_counter":120,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Seki","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13598,"legal_name":"Samuel Seki Kanar","slug":"samuel-seki-kanar"},"content":"(1) Provide a list of candidates by name, nationality card, home county, and sub-county who were selected across all recruitment centres during the 2023 National Recruitment Center in the country. (2) Obtain and review the final list of successful candidates who have completed training at the Defence Academy, including details of their respective posting. (3) Cause an inquiry into circumstances under which the complainant was issued with a recruitment letter differing in content from that of his peers, particularly regarding the acknowledgement of ID card retentions, and examine the protocol followed during the collections of identification documents and fingerprints, and determine whether the procedure was formally applied to all candidates. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir."}]}