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    "id": 1011704,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1011704/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mwangi",
    "speaker_title": "",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 75,
        "legal_name": "Ephraim Mwangi Maina",
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    "content": "Thank you, for giving me this opportunity. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.51(1)(b) to make a Statement on the activities of the Senate Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources for the period commencing 20th January to 31st July, 2020. During the period under review, the Committee held a total of 28 sittings, considered three Bills, one legislative proposal, nine Petitions and seven Statements. The Committee also held three engagements with stakeholders and held three public hearing forums on the Bills. In respect of the Bills, the following Bills were considered- (1) The Sectional Properties Bill (National Assembly Bills No.23 of 2019) which has just been passed by this Senate; (2) The National Drought Management Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.26 of 2019); and, (3) The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.24 of 2019). Our Committee conducted public hearing forums on The Sectional Properties Bill (National Assembly Bills No.23 of 2019) and The National Drought Management Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.26 of 2019), considered the submissions received from the public and tabled the report in the Senate on 12th May, 2020. With regard to The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.24 of 2019), a Bill sponsored by Sen. Mwaruma, who is a Member of the Committee, was also considered in detail by the Committee. The Committee conducted public hearings and further tabled a report in the Senate on 16th June, 2020. During the period under review, the Committee considered and sponsored a legislative proposal, The Geologist Bill, 2020 that has since been published and is undergoing concurrence before it is brought to this House for First Reading. The Bill was read the First Time yesterday. Regarding Statements, two of the Statements sought had timelines within which the Committee was expected to have considered them. One Statement was requested pursuant to Standing Order No.47(1) by Sen. Murkomen, on an issue of national concern regarding the landslide that occurred in Kerio Valley affecting residents of West Pokot and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties. Noting that the disaster caused loss of lives and affecting many residents residing in the two counties, the Committee requested for written submissions from the Ministry of---"
}