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    "id": 1521857,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Lomenen",
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        "legal_name": "James Lomenen Ekomwa",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defense, and Foreign Relations regarding the havoc caused by surging waters of Lake Turkana in Turkana County. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the alarming rise in water levels in Turkana County has submerged homes, roads, schools, and health facilities, displaced countless families, destroyed farmlands and grazing areas and disrupted livelihoods dependent on fishing and trade. Additionally, the increased presence of crocodiles has turned the lake into a danger zone with multiple fatal attacks reported. It is deeply concerned that despite the severity of crisis, no comprehensive assessment report has been presented by the relevant authority. The Kenya Meteorological Department is yet to provide an updated advisory on factors contributing to this unprecedented rise. Similarly, the National Disaster Management Authority has remained unresponsive, failing to deploy necessary emergency response measures, thus leaving residents vulnerable. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Provide a report on the causes of rising water levels in Lake Turkana and the proposed mitigation measures. (2) Direct the National Disaster Management Authority to offer emergency relocation plans and protective measures for affected persons. (3) Outline the measures in place to prevent future environmental hazard linked to rising water bodies. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir."
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