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    "id": 1353633,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nambale, Independent",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Geoffrey Mulanya",
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    "content": "I have perused the proposed amendments and listened to my colleagues contribute to this Motion. I thought that is what normally happens when people get injured by wildlife. We are limiting compensation to animals or species that are listed here. In the sea, we normally have pythons or what is commonly called omieri in our area, which is a very lethal snake. When one is found with a python’s skin, which is very precious because it makes very beautiful women’s handbags and men’s belts, their jail term is very severe. However, it is unfortunate when someone dies as a result of an attack by that reptile. They are not compensated. For a very long time, we have heard the hue and cry about deaths arising from attacks by wild animals. We have limited compensation to the very few wildlife species and yet, we know people are suffering out there. Besides the listing of animals, I also want Parliament to look into the details of the period within which the affected families should receive their compensation. Two months ago, I received a phone call from someone in Isiolo. Their family member had been mauled by a hyena, and they only found bones in the morning. They are still being taken round in circles. So, they are looking for a lawyer. The moment you hire my learned colleagues, the share of compensation to the family reduces. Although I know this is an earning to my professional colleagues, but we must also think of the deceased families. If indeed we treasure those animals because of the income we receive from tourists, then we should treasure the life of human beings more because they take care of them and should benefit from the revenue that we get. We must have timelines within which the deceased families are supposed to receive their dues from the KWS. I believe this Bill has been brought to this House at the appropriate time. If time allows, I will move amendments to ensure that we broaden the list and also include the period within which compensation is supposed to be done to the family. I, therefore, support this particular Bill. Thank you."
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