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    "id": 1432785,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1432785/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Laikipia East, TSP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Mwangi Kiunjuri",
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    "content": " Hon. Deputy Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2) (c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife regarding the regulation of wildlife in private conservancies In the last few months, communities in Laikipia East Constituency have been living in fear and frequent anxiety due to the frequent marauding by wild animals from nearby private conservancies and ranches such as Solio, Ol Pejeta, and Lol Daiga, among others. Those animals and, particularly, elephants, lions, zebras and monkeys, have caused havoc and suffering to the residents. Crops have been destroyed and livestock have been killed due to the lack of regulation of the wild animals which stray from those private conservancies. While we appreciate the importance of wildlife conservation and the tourism revenue it generates, the plight of the residents situated around the private conservancies and ranches cannot be overlooked. Regrettably, the residents are terrorised by those wild animals, thus resulting to them living under constant threat, and unable to move freely especially at night. It is against this background that I seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife on the following: 1. What action is the Ministry taking to ensure that wild animals that are found in the private conservancies and ranches are contained to prevent them from straying to the areas that are occupied by the people of Solio, Tigithi, Kihato, Umande and Mwituria locations? 2. Could the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife provide details on who has the responsibility to ensure the necessary fencing of such private conservancies 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."
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