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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I promised that I will not take long. I would like to say a few words. The Mau Forest Complex is a resource of both national and international significance. It is part of an ecosystem of biodiversity networks that link trans-boundary lakes and rivers. The governance system in respect to the Mau Forest Complex must, therefore, reflect the international imperatives. Substantial resources are required for the restoration of the Mau Forest Complex. Government budgetary allocations, donations by the private sector, who are by the way, waiting for us to make a decision before they can make commitments as on how much they can support the Mau efforts--- We also have the environmental management people who are ready to come on board and support us in this challenge. The cost of restoring and conserving the Mau Forest Complex far outweighs the cost of no action and its continued degradation. Our choices as a nation in this matter are fairly limited and straightforward. I would like to urge all the hon. Members to seize this opportunity and provide leadership in redressing the damage to the Mau Forest Complex and other water towers of our nation. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to quote the concluding remarks in the Report, which has been made available to all Members. It reads: âIt is necessary to ensure that the ecosystem that the Mau Forest Complex provides and the economic benefits arising from these services can continue to be enjoyed by Kenyans in perpetuity. Failure to do so will lead to untold suffering by the people of Kenya and the neighbouring countries for which history will judge the present generation harshly.â"
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