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    "id": 1490042,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Turkana County, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Cecilia A. Ngitit",
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    "content": " Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Regional Development regarding the alarming crocodile attacks that have tragically resulted in the loss of lives among residents living along the shores of Lake Turkana. The water levels of Lake Turkana have risen dramatically, submerging several areas along the shores of the Lake. The affected areas include: Nangitony, Ekwar, Nalukat, Ngimuriae, Naangolpus, Merier, Achukut, Elelea, and Mugur in Kerio Delta Ward. As a result, residents have been displaced, forced to abandon their homes and seek refuge in makeshift shelters. Tragically, this displacement has also exposed them to deadly dangers, as crocodiles, now thriving in the submerged areas, have attacked and killed 12 individuals, leaving many more injured. The displaced community now lives in constant fear of further attacks. The swelling of Lake Turkana has pushed these residents into areas with no access to essential services, such as food, proper shelter, healthcare and education. Despite the logistical capability demonstrated during elections, where helicopters are deployed to transport election materials, these areas have been left neglected when urgent assistance as such is needed. It is against this background that I seek for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Regional Development on the following: 1. The immediate and long-term interventions from relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies regarding the provision of clean water, food, temporary shelters and healthcare services for the affected residents; and, 2. Any compensation for the families who have been injured and tragically lost their loved ones due to crocodile attacks. I thank you Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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