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    "id": 1552742,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1552742/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Onyonka",
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        "legal_name": "Onyonka Richard Momoima",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I do not know whether the Cabinet Secretary and the team that she is with are aware that if you go to roughly seven counties of western Kenya, namely, Trans Nzoia, Kakamega, Siaya, Kisii and Homa Bay and Bomet County could also be included, there is a Chinese company that is cutting trees indiscriminately, packaging them into trucks and shipping them off to China. I remember the President once came to Kisii County and said we do not want to be exporting raw materials. That if there is anything to be done, let it be processed on site, so that there is value addition, so that we can employ our people and be responsible. I do not know whether she is aware of this. If she is, what is the strategy and plan? Nobody knows the company and the Chinese individuals who are cutting these trees are and who they represent. Nobody has ever told us the purpose of the cutting of those trees indiscriminately. Even in Meru County, historically, once trees are cut, they have to be replanted. There is no strategy for replanting of trees or any other fauna and flora which is being destroyed. Finally, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when these trees are being cut, they are causing an environmental hazard because they leave all the offcuts and the materials on site and move out, going to the other side. I would like the Minister to help, so that we can understand what is going on. Thank you."
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