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    "id": 1144067,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "the Dam in 2009, KenGen’s reluctance to comply with the recommendations of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report has exposed them to numerous environmental hazards. The Petitioners state that KenGen has left weeds to sprawl and cover the surface of the dam water, consequently rendering the water unfit for domestic use, hampering water transportation and creating a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other dangerous animals like snakes. The petitioners also claim that KenGen reneged on executing the mitigation measures for containing malaria and other waterborne diseases, hence increasing chances of disease and mortality in the region. In addition, siltation at the Dam has compromised the quality of water and occasioned loss of livestock due to infestation of liver flukes and fluke worms. The Petitioners further state that following the construction of the Dam, vital access roads were blocked, particularly the access road to Kabondo Sub-County Hospital, which hinders emergency medical response. KenGen is yet to open up alternative routes or construct a bridge across Sondu Miriu River which hinders transportation and commercial activities between Kisumu and Homa Bay counties. Finally, the Petitioners are disillusioned that in spite of the fact that Sondu Miriu Power Generation Plant is hosted within their region, the local community is yet to be connected to electricity. The Petitioners, therefore, pray that the National Assembly: (i) Investigates the issues raised regarding the current state of Sondu Miriu Dam and its effects on the residents’ right to clean water and safe environment with a view to recommending appropriate mitigation measures; (ii) Investigates the extent to which KenGen has failed to implement the Environmental Impact Assessment of 1995 and recommend its full implementation, including opening up blocked access roads; maintain existing murram roads, construct drainage culverts and bridges at Wath Karoko Point to link Kisumu and Homa Bay counties and another one to link St. Anthony’s Secondary School and Abuoye Primary School; (iii) Recommends to KenGen to construct a health centre at Mamboleo Grounds to serve the local communities which are exposed to high prevalence of waterborne diseases due to the stagnant dam water;"
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