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    "id": 1479956,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1479956/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Aden Duale",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
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    "content": "continued, despite several petitions by some of the concerned residents. I am, indeed, aware that they have lodged petitions with NEMA and other Government bodies. Residents were also advised to appeal for a tribunal independent evaluation on NEMA. This House, in its mandate in making laws and regulations, has given the citizens recourse to appeal. If you are not happy with NEMA’s decision, then you go to NEMA Complaints Committee. If you are not happy, then you go to the Independent Environmental Tribunal that is chaired by somebody of a standing of a judge of the high court. Reputable institutions like the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) have their representation. Members of the public are advised to go there, since there is no court order. Nobody has gone to the Tribunal. Nobody has gone for an independent evaluation of NEMA’s decision. NEMA and the other agencies continue to monitor compliance with the environmental impact assessment. Finally, I wish to reiterate that the Ministry, through NEMA, remains committed to ensuring compliance with the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 2015 and its regulations as passed by the House. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker."
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