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    "content": "Human-wildlife conflict in both protected and unprotected areas has remained a significant concern across the country for several decades. Recently, residents of Kipipiri Constituency have faced a surge in wildlife invasion and attacks, leading to loss of lives, livestock, destruction of crops, and damage to property. These incidents are primarily caused by marauding elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, monkeys and other wildlife, which have wreaked havoc in various parts of my constituency. On 21st September 2024, a stray buffalo fatally gored a 42-year-old man called Mr Samuel Kahiga Kamau. Another individual sustained serious injury after the attack in Mwangaza village. Just a few days later, on 29th September 2024, another attack in Kiburuti area resulted in the loss of several livestock. An elephant killed a cow at Jiret area on 31st October. Most recently, on 5th November 2024, the residents of Demi lost four livestock in yet another wildlife attack. These increasing invasions have instilled a deep sense of fear among residents. The losses incurred due to these incidents are profound as the value of human life is immeasurable. The damage to crops and loss of livestock caused by these recurrent wildlife attacks have plunged the residents into economic distress, given their heavy reliance on crop farming and animal husbandry for their livelihood. Human-wildlife conflicts not only disrupt local subsistence and industrial economics but also accelerate decline of wildlife population. Hon. Temporary Speaker, it is against this background that I seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife on the action being taken by the Ministry to: 1. Mitigate the human-wildlife conflict in Kipipiri Constituency and assure residents of their safety and security of their property. 2. Compensate for the loss of lives, injuries and property damages resulting from wildlife attacks. 3. Deploy Kenya Wildlife Service officers to the affected areas to help reduce the frequency and impact of the attacks. I thank you. Hon. Temporary Speaker, the residents of Kipipiri Constituency are living in fear of wildlife, and their Member of Parliament is also being threatened by the leadership of this House."
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