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    "id": 1291996,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1291996/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Lomenen",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 2940,
        "legal_name": "James Lomenen Ekomwa",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement on a matter of county-wide and general topical concern, namely, The effects of Climate Change and the Mitigation Strategies in Turkana County. I wish to draw the attention of the Senate to the severe impact of climate change that has befallen the Turkana community. Climate change is the extreme weather patterns and has inflicted profound suffering upon our people, the majority of whom rely on pastoralism for their livelihoods. It has caused loss of lives due to devastating floods, decimated our livestock through famine and drought, and brought about numerous other hardships. Turkana County, situated in an arid and semi-arid region, relies heavily on agriculture as its primary source of livelihood. Agriculture sustains 74 per cent of our households and provides employment for 45 per cent of the population. According to the Kenya County Climate Risk Profile Series, the majority of our farmers practice pastoralism. Those along the banks of River Kerio and Turkwel engage in rain-fed and irrigated agriculture. However, this dependency on agriculture makes our community particularly vulnerable to the adverse impact of climate change and variability. The effects of climate change in Turkana County manifests as unpredictable rainfall patterns, extreme rainfall events, frequent and prolonged dry weather and rising daytime temperatures. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate."
}