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    "id": 1472705,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1472705/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Igembe Central, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Daniel Karitho",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cyprian Kubai Iringo",
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    "content": " Thank you, 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 compensation for the destruction of crops in Igembe Central Constituency that is caused by wildlife. We have had cases where elephants have destroyed crops and even killed people. Hon. Deputy Speaker, Mr. Jeremiah Gitonga Luruti of Identification Number 9294171 owns a farm, Plot No.4044A/ Kongo, situated in Baibariu Sub-location in Igembe Central Constituency. In 2022, Mr. Jeremiah had planted crops, including green grams, in the farm measuring approximately 60 acres. Sadly, elephants trespassed his property, damaging crops worth an estimated amount of Ksh5,000,292. The damage was reported to the police under OB No.02/10/02/2022. It is unfortunate that Mr. Jeremiah Luruti has since been following up with the relevant agencies seeking compensation for the damaged crops. The inordinate delay in remittance of the compensation has caused anguish and financial distress to the victim. Hon. Deputy Speaker, it is against this background that I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife on the following: 1. Detailed status of remittance of the compensation to Mr. Jeremiah Gitonga Luruti; 2. Provide a status report on the action being taken to remedy the situation; and, 3. Measures being taken to prevent trespass of wildlife animals to private property. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker."
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