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    "content": "As I continue making my contribution, I wish to bring to the attention of the Minister that it is important that we continue to give protection to our forests. In Lari District, there are some areas where trees are being cut down in the night and transported. I would urge him to curtail this theft of trees in Lari District, so that our forest cover is enhanced. It is also important that we look at the officers who are responsible for these duties. If, indeed, there is collusion, then stern measures should be taken against them. On the issue of compensation of wildlife victims, it is pathetic that when somebody is attacked by wildlife, he is given an insignificant amount of compensation. This is something beyond human imagination. Over the last six months, we have lost three young couples in Lari District. The Kshs200,000 given as compensation cannot sustain affected families. The Minister should request for more funds so that victims could be compensated at the rate of Kshs5 million or even Kshs10 million to assist the affected families. There is also the factor of wildlife invading our farms. For instance, in Lari District, there are wild pigs which destroy crops. If they are not checked, their activities may contribute to poverty in that district."
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