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    "id": 1552800,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Osotsi",
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        "legal_name": "Osotsi Godfrey Otieno",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Before I ask my question, allow me to thank the Cabinet Secretary for attending, although she has been in the Ministry for a short time. She appears to be a quick learner. That said, I would like to inquire from the Cabinet Secretary about the Ministry's policy on sawmilling in the forests. In my county, specifically in Kibiri Forest, which is part of the larger Kakamega Forest, the local community actively participates in growing trees and taking care of the forest. However, when it comes to sawmilling and harvesting the trees, they do not involve the community. Contractors and sawmillers are brought in from other counties. This practice disregards the efforts of the local community who have invested time and resources into forest conservation, yet are sidelined during harvesting. What is the policy on sawmilling and involvement of the local community? I have raised this matter in this House on two prior occasions, and each time, I have been assured action would be taken. However, the situation remains the same. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to know from the Cabinet Secretary the steps they are taking. This question does not need her to go and research because it is a matter that has come here twice. What steps are they taking to ensure that the community is fully involved, not just in the growing, but also harvesting of trees when they are ready?"
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