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    "id": 1480851,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1480851/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Lomenen",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 2940,
        "legal_name": "James Lomenen Ekomwa",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding health and environmental impact of exploration of oil and natural gas by Tullow Kenya BV in Block 10BB, 13T and 10BA in South Lokichar Basin in Turkana County. Communities living near the drilling sites have expressed serious concerns regarding water contamination and environmental degradation caused by hazardous waste from the drilling activities, which have already resulted in death of numerous livestock and pose significant risks to human health. This is despite Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports for the said projects outlining precautionary measures to be put in place to minimise any environmental impacts. In the statement, the committee should- (1) Explain the waste management protocols put in place by Tullow Kenya BV to prevent hazardous waste from contaminating water sources, soil and air around drilling sites, especially in Block 10BB, 13T and 10BA in South Lokichar Basin in Turkana County, clarifying whether these protocols were contained in the EIA reports relating to the projects and whether they are strictly adhered to. (2) Disclose the findings of the environmental monitoring assessment conducted in Blocks 10BB, 13T and 10BA from 2019 to date, outlining any specific remedial action taken in response to those findings. (3) Outline steps taken by Tullow Kenya BV to reverse the environmental damage caused by hazardous waste from its activities, particularly in Lomokamar and Angolemungin areas in Turkana County to prevent further damage. (4) State whether Tullow Kenya BV has compensated individuals who have lost their livestock and suffered other damages because of its activity."
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