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    "id": 1524230,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Turkana South, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. John Namoit",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining regarding Gold Mining in Turkana South Constituency. Hon. Speaker, there are mining activities currently being undertaken in Lamu Nyeusi, on the border of Sigor and Turkana South Constituencies, Lorogon village in Kaptir ward, Lobakat Division and Kalomwae in Turkana South Constituency. Mineral wealth in Turkana presents significant economic potential. However, there is need to ensure mining activities are conducted safely and legally, complying with public safety and environmental standards. These activities, which commenced without the involvement of the residents, have exposed them to hazardous chemicals and have caused destruction of farm produce and pollution of water in the area. Notably, the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act (Cap 387), provides that projects related to mining ought to have an environmental impact assessment study report submitted prior to the issuance of a mining licence. In addition, the natural resource is located within disputed land and could possibly compound existing conflict among communities in the area. Hon. Speaker, it is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining regarding the following: 1. Report on the steps taken by the Government, including a report on public participation conducted, if any, prior to issuance of mining licences in Lamu Nyeusi, Lorogon village and Kalomwae in Turkana South Constituency; 2. List of the mining licences issued in Turkana County in the last three years, and the operational requirements issued to the licencees; 3. Steps taken to prevent any conflict among the communities bordering the sites, including consultations with the leaders within the area; and 4. Report on the benefit-sharing formula agreed on to guarantee residents’ returns from gold mining in the County. I, thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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