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    "content": "Hon. Senators, I hereby report to the Senate, that a Petition has been submitted through the Clerk, by Siany residents of Misambi Sub location in Nyamira County, concerning the destruction of Siany Wetland. As you are aware, under Article 119 of the Constitution, and I quote: “Every person has a right to petition Parliament to consider any matter within its authority, including enacting, amending, or repealing any legislation.” Hon. Senators, the salient issues raised in the said Petition are as follows- THAT, Siany Wetland is a community land situated in Misambi Sub- location in Nyamira County. It is registered as a common grazing area under the Gusii County Council and is a major water catchment area in the region. It is also a source of several water springs, which are sources of fresh, clean and safe water for the community. THAT, the water springs on the wetland come together to form Konyando Water Stream which drains into the Awach River, whose waters are being used by the larger community, including schools and health facilities. However, the water sources have now been polluted, contaminated with waste material due to human activities, which poses a great risk to the health of the residents. THAT, the degradation of the wetland is being carried out through activities of the Kenya Prison Service and a section of community members. Through the cultivation and construction of structures, there is a primary school on the land. THAT, the destruction of the wetland was brought to the attention of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) and the Ministry of Environment in the year 2010. Subsequently, NEMA gave orders for the stoppage of construction of structures on the land and issued an environmental restoration order in the same year. THAT, the Kenya Prison Service is currently carrying out renovation and completion of buildings on the wetland despite the order issued by NEMA for stoppage of Construction. THAT, the Kenya Prison Service has been on the wetland for 14 years, with the main activity being cultivation. This has led to loss of Indigenous trees and the drying up of water springs."
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