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    "speaker_name": "The Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife",
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    "content": "(Hon. (Dr.) Mutua): Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir and hon. Members. I am happy to be here. It is the first time that I am coming to the Senate to answer a Question as the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife. This is a very important forum. For the first Question, I would like to respond as follows- From January 2013 to date, a total of 14 human-wildlife conflict cases have been reported to Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), as indicated in the attached Table One. All the incidents were attended, damage assessed and compensation claims forms issued, awaiting their recommendation for payment by the Kirinyaga Community Wildlife Conservation Committee. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, Table One has the 14 various names and incidents. For the second Question, about the defective electric fence, I would like to respond as follows- The Kenya Wildlife Service has procured two batteries and a solar panel and they are in the process of fixing them to enhance enough voltage along the affected fenceline. However, vandalism of the electric fence has been the main challenge. The fence has been effective in managing wildlife encroachment up until July, 2023 when the Gikumbu battery and solar panel were stolen by some members of the public. In reference to the last part of the Question about the payment of compensation for loss of life, injuries and property damage, I reply as follows- In the current human-wildlife conflict compensation disbursement, 17 individuals from Kirinyaga County have benefited from allocated funds of Kshs1.4 million, and these are as indicated in Table Two, attached. Another seven members who are not in the list, comprising of three human injuries, three crop destruction and property damage, have also been approved at a value of Kshs1.418 million and will be funded as indicated also in table three attached. Thank you."
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