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    "id": 1456777,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi",
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    "content": "area under Gusii County Council and is a major water catchment area in the region that serves as a source of fresh and clean water for the community. However, the water sources have now been polluted with waste material due to human activities, posing a great risk to the residents. (ii) Degradation of the wetland has been occurring through activities of the KPS for the last 14 years, a section of the community members through cultivation and construction structures and a primary school built on this land. (iii) The destruction of the Siany Wetland was brought to the attention of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) and the Ministry of Environment in 2010. Subsequently, NEMA gave orders for the stoppage of construction on the land and issued an environmental restoration order in the same year. Mr. Speaker, Sir, following extensive scrutiny, the committee made the following observations in line with the prayers of the petitioners as follows: Prayer one; the committee stops the destruction of the wetland and ensures that the ecosystem is conserved and preserved for future generations. The committee observed that there were efforts by the KPS geared towards restoration and conservation through the protection of water springs, tree nurseries, afforestation programmes, donation of tree seedlings, promotion of fruit farming and peacekeeping missions as detailed in the Ministry's submission. The committee observed that Nyamira Prison occupies an area that is fragile and prone to environmental distractions. Consequently, the institution has a duty to prevent further degradation and maintain the ecological and other functions of the wetland as outlined in Regulation 14 of the Environmental Management and Coordination Wetlands, Rivers, Banks, Lakes, Shores, and Sea Shores Management, Regulation 2009. To address this, the committee observed that there is a need for the development of a comprehensive Environmental Management Plan (EMP). This EMP should focus on preventing adverse environmental impacts, mitigating pollution and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The plan should also aim to improve the current environmental conditions and support the long-term conservation and preservation of the wetland ecosystem, hence, collaboration with NEMA and other relevant stakeholders will be essential in achieving these goals. Prayer two; the wetland be protected from being subdivided by the National Land Commission (NLC) and the County Government of Nyamira through clear and correct boundaries and beacons put in place. Observation one on that prayer; based on the submissions and evidence from the petitioners and respondents, the committee observed that there is significant concern about the potential subdivision of the wetland. The County Government of Nyamira has not yet developed a physical development plan for the disputed land. The land boundaries were established by the County Survey Department, not by the prison's wardens. There is an ongoing encroachment by the community members and institutions. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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