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    "content": "seasonal. As a result of it, Lake Nakuru is dwindling. Molo River supplies water to Lake Baringo. Lake Baringo itself is dwindling. It is also the source of Ewaso Nyiro River that heads to Tanzania. River Nzoia feeds Lake Natron in Tanzania. This week, the Prime Minister of Tanzania visited this country and shared with us their experiences and concerns about what is happening in Mau Forest Complex. He told us that Lake Natron, the home to flamingos, is drying up, and there is nothing they can do about it, because it is fed by the Ewaso Nyiro River, which originates from the Kenyan side. The same thing is true of the Mara River, which is the lifeline of the animals in Serengeti National Park, before it goes into Lake Victoria. Mr. Speaker, Sir, therefore, as the animals suffer on our side of the border, they are also suffering on the other side of the border. So, in the Mara River, the crocodiles and hippos are suffering seriously. The hippos can no longer dive into the river, because the level of the water is too shallow. Their backs are cracking. We have the Sondu Miriu Hydro-Electric Power Plant on that river, which is actually designed to generate 60 megawatts of electricity. At the moment, it is only generating 15 megawatts because of lack of water. The water levels are very low. So, the issue of conserving the Mau Forest Complex is a matter of life and death for the people of this country. We have agreed with all the hon. Members of this House. I have also consulted extensively with hon. Members in the region, and there is agreement among us that there is need to conserve the Mau Forest. Secondly, we have also agreed that conservation will require that human settlements be moved out of the Mau. Thirdly, we have agreed that removal of human settlements from the Mau be done in a humane manner. Again, there is no disagreement on that."
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