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    "content": "Prayer Two: That the Speaker of the House invokes his mandate and duty to call for the recommendation of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, through the Kenya Forest Service, to enable resolution by Parliament of the de-gazettement of 1,577.86 hectares of Lugari Constituency, Kakamega County. The Committee recognizes the MECCF's commitment to play a lead role in addressing the ongoing issue, particularly in their undertaking to facilitate the formation and activities of a multi-stakeholder team. The establishment and facilitation of the multi-stakeholder team, as proposed by the Ministry, should serve as a critical step in ensuring the rights and interests of the petitioners are realized. While the approval for de-gazettement had been previously recommended, the Committee urges immediate action of the Ministry following the provisions of Section 34 of the Forest Conservation and Management Act. Prayer Three: That the Speaker of the House and/or relevant committee of the House invoke their mandate and duty to summon the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Natural Resources to explain the reasons for the delay. Vide Letters REF: SEN/DSEC/LENR/3/2023(84) and REF: SEN/DSEC/LENR/3/2023(93) dated 23rd June, 2023 and 4th July, 2023 respectively, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry (MECCF) requested for a rescheduling of the meetings and via Letter REF:SEN/DSEC/LENR/3/2023(101), dated 25th July, 2023, the Cabinet Secretary was represented by the Principal Secretary, Mr. Gitonga Mugambi, who appeared before the Committee on Thursday, 3rd August, 2023, with apologies from the Cabinet Secretary. The Committee admitted written responses on this particular matter. The Committee acknowledges that while certain steps towards de-gazettement, such as the processing of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report and public participation were initiated, the complete due process as required by the Forest Conservation and Management Act (FCMA), 2016 was not completed. This has subsequently caused delays in the issuance of titles, leaving the residents of the settlement scheme in a state of vulnerability. In light of this, the Committee underscores the importance of upholding the economic and social rights of these residents as enshrined in Article 43 of the Constitution. It is of utmost importance that the relevant Government agencies address and rectify these gaps promptly to ensure the residents' rights are safeguarded, while awaiting the resolution of the Petition. Madam Temporary Speaker---"
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