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    "id": 1560989,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1560989/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Chepalungu, CCM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Victor Koech",
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    "content": " Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife regarding the serious human-wildlife conflicts currently being experienced in parts of Chepalungu Constituency. On 18th March 2025, the late Kelvin Kipkemoi Ng’etich who is the son of Mr Paul Ruto tragically lost his life after being attacked by a crocodile while washing clothes in Chepkulo River. Kelvin, a 16-year-old Form Three student at Nogirwet Day Secondary School, had returned home from Sunday service and proceeded to the river to wash his clothes and take a bath. Sadly, three hours later, his clothes were found floating midstream. Prompting local residents to raise the alarm. Upon investigation, a crocodile was sighted confirming the tragic incident. It is sad to note that despite being informed promptly, officers from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) located barely two kilometres from the scene delayed their response by over six hours. Ultimately, two elderly community members and a youth group retrieved the body of the deceased. This is not an isolated incident. Residents of Chepalungu have long suffered repeated human-wildlife conflict with crocodiles, hyenas, elephants, and other wild animals, The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}