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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Betty Montet",
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    "content": "These internal and external issues have affected activities in Turkana such as fishing, pastoralism and mining resulting in limited development in the county despite the abundance of resources. Mr. Speaker, Sir, without affirmative measures and programs to increase investment for sustainable exploitation of these natural resources, Turkana County will remain a marginalised area with limited development and benefits to its people, future generations and the nation at large. It is important that community engagement and participation be incorporated in decision-making processes regarding the sustainable exploitation of natural resources, to ensure that the interests and rights of the local community are protected and promoted. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is from the foregoing that I call upon the Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources to seek an audience with the Council of Governors (CoG) and Cabinet Secretaries for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Energy and Petroleum, Mining and Interior and National Administration with a view to - (1) Assess the affirmative actions and programmes put in place, if any, to facilitate the sustainable exploitation of natural resources in Turkana County. (2) Outline measures taken by both the national Government and Turkana County Government to protect and safeguard Turkana County residents from insecurity. (3) Explore avenues for international cooperation to address cross-border issues and enhance security in the region. (4) Finally evaluate the extent of community engagement in decision-making processes regarding the exploitation of natural resources in Turkana County and recommend measures to enhance community participation. I thank you on behalf of Sen. Mumma."
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