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    "id": 1183986,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1183986/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mwala, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Vincent Musau",
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    "content": "THAT, for several years now River Athi has been blatantly polluted with heavy metals and harmful chemicals; THAT, the discolouration of the river’s water indicates that the pollution source is in Nairobi’s downstream section with various companies openly releasing their sewer and chemical wastes into the river; THAT, the pollution is a serious health hazard that exposes residents of Machakos County to infections such as cholera, skin infections and dysentery, especially in the view of the fact that most people consume the river’s water directly; THAT, a number of residents living along the river have already tested positive for cancer which is directly linked to the presence of chemicals and heavy metals in the river; THAT, further the pollution is affecting hydroelectric projects initiated by the Member for Mwala Constituency that are meant to pump water for small scale farming since the use of the polluted water for irrigating vegetables and other plants predisposes residents to multiple diseases; and THAT, efforts to have the matter addressed by various authorities have not borne fruits and that the matter in this Petition is not pending before any court of law or any constitutional body."
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