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    "id": 1523889,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1523889/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kibwana",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 277,
        "legal_name": "Kibwana Kivutha",
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    "content": "My Statement is on the recent wave of wildfires ravaging forests in the country. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1), to seek a statement from the Standing Committee of Land, Environment, and Natural Resources regarding the recent wave of wildfires that have ravaged various forest reserves and national parks across the country, including the Aberdares, Isiolo, Nairobi Park, the Mau Forest, and Mount Kenya Forest. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Explain the causes of the recent wildfires and indicate whether preliminary investigations suggest arson or other human activities as contributing factors; (2) Outline specific measures and strategies that the Ministry, the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) have implemented to mitigate the spread of these wildfires and protect our forest reserves; (3) Assess the level of preparedness of the Ministry and relevant agencies in terms of available resources, such as firefighting equipment, personnel and technology to effectively respond to such environmental disasters; (4) State whether any individuals or groups suspected of involvement in arson or other criminal activities related to the wildfires have been identified and prosecuted; and, (5) Elaborate on any long-term strategies, policies and legislative framework that the Ministry is putting in place to prevent and manage wildfires, rehabilitate the affected areas and protect our fragile ecosystems. I thank you."
}