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    "id": 1341876,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1341876/?format=api",
    "text_counter": 117,
    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Lamu East, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Ruweida Mohamed",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 2100,
        "legal_name": "Shariff Athman Ali",
        "slug": "shariff-athman-ali"
    },
    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining regarding hazardous spillage caused by Zarara Oil and Gas Company in Pate Island, Lamu. The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) cleared Zarara Oil and Gas Ltd. for well drilling operations in Lamu, aimed at exploring natural gas deposit. Subsequently, Zarara Oil and Gas Company initiated exploration activities on Pate Island. But later announced cessation of operations citing absence of commercially viable gas resources. While the company may have withdrawn from Lamu, the repercussions of their activities continue to negatively affect the residents of Lamu. For instance, one of the wells drilled by the company during its exploration activities has become a source of distress as the well was left inadequately sealed and is now causing an ongoing and perilous spillage of unknown chemicals. The situation is an environmental hazard and has become a direct threat to the health and well-being of residents. Notably, the hazard has led to the death of several animals and The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}