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    "id": 1551270,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551270/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Abass",
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        "legal_name": "Abass Sheikh Mohamed",
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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 Senate Committee on Health regarding the alarming increase of cancer cases in Wajir County and its possible link to the allegation of nuclear waste dumping in Northern Kenya. In the statement the committee shall address the following- (1) Statistical data on the number of reported cancer cases in Wajir County from 2014 to date, including a breakdown by the type of cancer, age, gender and other demographic factors. (2) Whether the Ministry of Health or any other relevant agencies have conducted epidemiological and environmental studies to establish possible causes of the rising cancer cases in Wajir County, whether radioactive or other hazardous wastes may have been illegally dumped in the parts of Northern Kenya. (3) The investigations carried out by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA), the Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA) or any other relevant bodies to ascertain the presence of nuclear or toxic wastes in the North Eastern part of Kenya, specifically Wajir, Mandela, Garissa, Marsabit and Isiolo counties in the potential area risks posed to the local communities. (4) The measures the national Government and county governments are undertaking to address the rising cancer cases in Wajir County. (5) Whether the Government intends to conduct a comprehensive environmental audit to determine the presence of hazardous wastes in Northern Kenya and if confirmed, the steps that will be taken to remedy the affected areas. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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