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    "id": 1045451,
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    "speaker_name": "Endebess, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Robert Pukose",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I just wanted to begin from where my colleague, Hon. Maanzo left. Saying the snakes have bred is kind of misleading. What happens is that there are various types of snakebites. You have neuro- toxic which once it bites you, it affects the nervous system and death is within a very short time. Then you have other cyto-toxic, haematogenous and the rest. Despite that, I agree with you on the issue of snakes being included in the schedule. When I used to practice medicine, I used to sign P3 forms for people who have had snakebites and they used to be compensated by the KWS. I think it is upon this House to rectify that mistake and make sure that that is corrected. This is because snakes are part of the wildlife. For example when you go to Kitale Showground, we have a snake park. Even internationally, there are snake parks. I think it is important that that is taken care of. Looking at this policy of 2020, I think we have either slept on the job for a long time or our predecessors. This is because having a policy that has been in place since 1975 has actually brought a lot of challenges. I remember in the 11th Parliament, we passed the Wildlife Conservation Bill that is now effective. Normally, the policy comes before the Act. The policy should have been in place early enough to make sure those things are done the correct way. This is because when you look at now..."
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