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"speaker_name": "Igembe Central, JP",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Kubai Iringo",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to present this Petition. I, the undersigned, on behalf of farmers and residents of Igembe Central Constituency, draw the attention of the House to the following: THAT, Article 42(a) of the Constitution provides for the protection of the environment through legislative and other measures for the benefit of present and future generations, while Article 60 requires all land in Kenya to be held, used and managed in a manner that is efficient, productive and sustainable, and in accordance with the principles of sound conservation and protection of ecologically sensitive areas. THAT, further, Article 69 compels the State to ensure sustainable utilization, management and conservation of the environment and natural resources, to encourage public participation in the management, protection and conservation of the environment, to protect genetic resources and biological diversity, and to establish systems of environmental impact assessment, environmental audit and monitoring of the environment. THAT, several rivers and water catchments in Igembe Central Constituency such as Kathithi, Murera, Kalika Mieu, Nkanga 1, Nkanga 2, Gakunkuu, Kiruuyu, Ithika, Nkiiri, Kalimikuu, Ntonyiruu and Athindi, as well as Kanjoo, Gatorine, Kamare, Mwomwere and Gitwee together with Buathonaro and Mporoko catchment areas have been encroached upon by lawless individuals, thereby significantly affecting river water levels downstream. THAT, the perpetual encroachment of these rivers, water catchment areas and public land have negatively affected direct users of these resources including the Canaan Irrigation Water Project, Mwangaza Kathithi Irrigation Project, Kenya Assemblies of God, Kathithine Primary 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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