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    "id": 1050163,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Khaniri",
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        "legal_name": "George Munyasa Khaniri",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for the opportunity. I rise pursuant to the provisions of a Standing Order and in particular Standing Order No.47 (1) to make a statement on an issue of general topical concern regarding the electrocution of wild animals, most recently in the Soysambu Conservancy. Kenya, as a country, is renowned as one of the best tourist destination in the world where one is assured to experience almost all the wildlife on one visit. A tour in Kenya includes sighting of the big five to birds and marine life, and experiencing sandy beaches and great safari drives. Tourism is one of the pride and high income earner in the country. To this end, there is a full Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife which I have had the privilege to serve in as an Assistant Minister in the past. To continue enjoying nature and its abundance, we demand that we make deliberate efforts of protection and conservation of both flora and fauna. Human development projects should always be designed to ensure that they do not endanger or encroach on wildlife, plants and aquatic life. Mr. Speaker Sir, recent reports that three of the endangered distinct giraffe species, the Rothschild's Giraffe, were electrocuted in Soysambu Conservancy within Nakuru County as a result of low hanging power lines is disheartening to say the least. This is not the first time that such an incident is happening. According to the conservatists, in the last two years, at least 11 giraffes and dozens of birds have been electrocuted at the conservancy by sagging Kenya Power cables. These are too many wild animals to die of negligence. Mr. Speaker Sir, this is definitely just a tip of the iceberg in the conservation of wildlife in the country. After the above report was aired in the media, there has been a reactionary response that is too late, when the damage has already been done. One The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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