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    "id": 1456778,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi",
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    "content": "Two; given the sensitivity of the Siany Wetland and its ecological importance, the committee observed that there is need for the question before any further subdivision is considered. The conservation of the wetland should be a top priority for the County Government, the KPS and the local community, establishing clear and correct boundaries with proper public participation is essential to prevent further encroachment and ensure protection and preservation of the wetland. Prayer three; the Land, Environment and Natural Resources Committee directs NEMA to work with the community to restore the wetland and springs emanating from it to their original status through environmentally friendly activities. Firstly, the committee concurs with the petitioners that it is the responsibility of the EMCCF to ensure that NEMA develops and implements robust programmes and plans that actively involve the community. This includes educating the community and KPS on the best land use practices, engaging them in environmentally friendly activities and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Secondly, the committee supports the petitioners' call for NEMA to work closely with the community to restore the wetland and its springs to their original state, thus ensuring long-term conservation and ecological balance. Enhanced collaboration among all stakeholders, including the County Government of Nyamira is crucial to the success of these initiatives. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the committee, having investigated the matter in accordance with its mandate under the Standing Order No. 228(4) of the Senate Standing Orders, recommends that; (1) The KPS, in collaboration with NEMA and under the guidance of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, develops and implements a comprehensive EMP to prevent environmental degradation, manage waste effectively and promote sustainable activities within the prison's operations, ensuring compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and improve the current conditions of the wetland by 31st December 2024. (2) A moratorium on further subdivision of the wetland should be enforced by the County Government of Nyamira until a comprehensive physical development is in place. The County Government of Nyamira, in collaboration with the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development and the NLC, should conduct a public participation exercise to establish clear and correct boundaries marked by beacons to prevent encroachment and ensure the protection of the wetland. This should be done by 31st December, 2024. Further, the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development should begin the process of issuing ownership documents to the uncontested areas since most of the land has been surveyed; (3) With support from Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry and the County Government of Nyamira, NEMA is required to develop and implement programmes to engage and educate the local community and the KPS staff on the best land use practices. Focusing on the environmentally friendly activities, sustainable agriculture and the importance of wetland conservation through regular workshops, 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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