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    "id": 1093915,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Zani",
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        "legal_name": "Agnes Zani",
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    "content": "I thank all the Members at that time and now. This is because we have undergone many useful amendments to this Bill. One of the amendments was necessitated by ensuring that this is not considered to be a money Bill. Initially, we had put an authority as the main figure at the national level. Over time, with consultations from various stakeholders, we decided that it is important to put the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) and give it more responsibilities like the ones given to the authority so that, one, we are not introducing another body all together. Two, giving powers to CRA who will overlook that things are done properly, for example, the coordination and preparation of benefit sharing agreements, reviewing and determining the loyalties payable at the CRA level and also working with this community. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the strength of the Bill must be seen in the coordination of various bodies, at the national level, county level and local level at the ward which is close to a particular resource. They would also oversee the administration of funds set aside for the community projects. As they do that at the Local Benefit Sharing Committee, they should give suggestions. So, we have a to and fro process so that at the end of the day, those projects are known to be coming as a result of the natural resources. They will also determine appeals arising from the conflicts. Some conflicts will be dealt with at the county level. There is a Clause where we have said whereas a resource bestrides more than one county, then we will have a joint County Benefit Sharing Committee either between two, three counties or whatever the case will be. When it comes to conflict resolution, that Committee will come into place. Finally, CRA will be the overarching body to address this at the national level. Clause 5(1) states that- In addition to its principal functions under Article 216 (1) of the Constitution and section 10 (1) (d) of the Commission on Revenue Allocation Act, the Commission shall be responsible for the implementation of this Act and shall, for this purpose, — “(i)Oversee the establishment of benefit sharing Committees and forums” I have talked about this. (k)build the capacity of local communities in negotiations for benefit sharing and implementation of related projects; The other day when I was in Kwale County, I visited some of our organizations that are involved in resource development. Every time I talk to the communities, they are always asking what they will get as a result of developing their natural resources, how they will gain, give back and restore for now and for future? So, this becomes critical and important. “(m)identify, in consultation with sector specific organizations, incentives and benefits to promote the conservation of natural resources;"
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