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    "id": 1012474,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1012474/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ugunja, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Opiyo Wandayi",
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        "legal_name": "James Opiyo Wandayi",
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    "content": " Once again, thank you, Hon. Speaker. On the issue of mineral exploration especially gold in that belt- that belt covers my constituency- indeed, as we speak, the act of mining by artisans is going on in my constituency. I have heard the Committee say that Acacia Mining Plc is fully owned by some British Company, which does not have Kenyan shareholders. What I did not get clearly is who the promoters of Acacia Mining Plc are. This is because we are witnessing a situation where specific companies are monopolising the mineral exploration business in this country. Unless it is checked, we might end up not reaping the benefits that we need to, if there is competition. Hon. Speaker, as you know, the area of mineral mining in this country is still not well exploited and it requires that we be on the lookout, to ensure that no monkey business continues to happen. Finally, now that we are talking about exploration licenses and contracts, what therefore, is in the pipeline in terms of real mining? This is so that as soon as we do the exploration, those areas which have been explored can get into the real business, so that the country can reap the benefits. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. 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."
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